Source: The Daily Star
Security & Justice
Army Warns Against Reckless Actions Threatening National Security, Vows Zero Tolerance for Violence
The Lebanese Army on Saturday warned citizens against engaging in protests or activities that could threaten national security, citing ongoing Israeli violations and what it described as a “delicate” security situation in the country.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
UNIFIL Uncovers Vast Tunnel Network, Heavy Weapons Near Southern Lebanon Border
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has uncovered a sprawling network of fortified tunnels and military-grade weaponry near the southern Lebanese towns of Tayr Harfa, Zibqin, and Naqoura, the peacekeeping mission announced on Thursday.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Opinion
Lebanese State and Hezbollah Face Their Most Difficult Hour
Can Lebanon become a normal state again, one that makes decisions through state institutions and that respects its commitments in line with international laws? Can Hezbollah acknowledge that the “Axis of Resistance” is no more, and that it has no choice but to return to Lebanon and close the chapter of the “regional player?” Can the party agree to a lesser role for Lebanon if Iran agrees to a lesser role in the region in recognition of the new balance of power?
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
I Lost My Brother in the Beirut Port Explosion. Where Is the Justice?
The people of Lebanon are marking five years since the Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020 – a blast that has been described as one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. The detonation pulverised the port, ruined vast sections of the city and was felt as far away as Cyprus. It also claimed the lives of more than 220 people, injured more than 7,000 more and left more than 300,000 homeless.
Monday, August 4, 2025
Sports
Man City's 115 Charges Outcome 'in a Month' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Sunday 17 March 2024 15:10:37
Medieval Disease That Causes Horror Rash And Deformities On The Rise Thanks To Armadillos
A grim medieval disease could be set for a comeback, with the ghastly, rash-causing ailment spotted in parts of the world.
Leprosy has been spotted in the United States as the grim ancient illness filters through Florida. Thankfully the bacterial infection is treatable in its early stages, but can still cause permanent disabilities of limbs or nerves, WHO confirmed.
Heightened cases of leprosy in Florida are inching towards endemic levels according to a recent study, which warned armadillos may be the infection-causing animal.
A report from August last year warned of an increasing number of leprosy infections. The disease can be treated if caught in its early stages but a stigma lasting around the illness means some may conceal their ailment, LiveScience reported.
