Source: Sky News
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Enforces Resolution 1701, Expands Deployment in South
The Lebanese Army has begun implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and related government-approved decisions in the region south of the Litani River, security sources told Nidaa Al-Watan.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Lebanese University Urges Media Caution Amid Hezbollah Weapons Reports
The systemic violation of Lebanese state institutions by Hezbollah continues to come to light, raising alarms over its exploitation of public spaces for military purposes.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Opinion
What Assad’s Fall Means for Lebanon
The fall of Assad’s Baathist regime was met with widespread jubilation among Lebanon's various communities, especially its Sunni, Christian and Druze, but trepidation among many Shias, whose political leadership relied on Baathist cover and support. Baathist Syria had played a major role in Lebanon, intervening in the country's civil war, occupying the country in the post-war period, and manipulating Lebanon's political landscape to benefit its political and economic interests. Though it was ousted from the country in 2005 following a mass uprising that blamed Damascus for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, the Syrian regime continued to maintain influence in the country through its allies and supporters.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Biggest Blow to Iranian Power Since 1979: The Fall of al-Assad and Loss of Strategic Ally
The recent collapse of the Syrian Arab Republic, culminating in the fall of Damascus and the end of the al-Assad family regime, represents a seismic shift in the geopolitics of the Middle East. For Iran, the loss of its key ally, Syria, is the most significant blow to its regional influence since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Sports
Eddie Jordan Reveals Cancer Battle Which F1 Legend Says Has Spread 'Aggressively'
Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has revealed he is fighting an "aggressive" battle with cancer.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo Says World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia Will Be ‘Best’ Ever
Superstar football player Cristiano Ronaldo said the FIFA men’s World Cup that will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034 will be “the best World Cup ever.”
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Saturday 7 December 2024 16:01:15
Prince William to Meet Donald Trump in Paris Ahead of Notre-Dame Reopening
Prince William will meet Donald Trump in Paris ahead of the ceremony marking the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The Prince of Wales is expected to discuss the importance of the US-UK's "special relationship" with the president-elect.
Kensington Palace added he will also be meeting with outgoing First Lady Jill Biden, President Joe Biden's wife, whom he met at the King's coronation last year.
William last met Mr Trump during his state visit to the UK in 2019, while he crossed paths with Mr Biden in 2022 in Boston for his Earthshot Prize.
Mr Trump is among dozens of guests - including heads of state and government - invited by French President Emmanuel Macron to attend the ceremony on Saturday evening.
According to the cathedral's rector, tickets for the first week of Masses were sold out in 25 minutes - their first chance of the ritual at the cathedral since the fire on the evening of 15 April 2019.
The reopening will include the reawakening of the cathedral's organ and the celebration of the first Mass.
France and the Catholic Church view the televised ceremonies as a chance to show resilience and global influence.
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich will lead more than 1,500 guests through the reopening service in the first part of the cathedral's rebirth, with an inaugural Mass set for Sunday.
It's William's first official visit to Paris since 2017 when he traveled with his wife Kate for a two-day trip in the aftermath of the Brexit result.
In June this year, he joined other world leaders in Normandy for the 80th anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings.
