Source: Arab News
Security & Justice
Lebanon Cracks Down on Smuggling and Infiltration Along Syrian Border
Lebanon is stepping up efforts to tighten control over its border with Syria, where smuggling and infiltration by armed groups have triggered recurring security incidents and raised concerns about instability.
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Army Arrests 35 in Connection with Post-Election Celebratory Gunfire
The Lebanese Army announced on Monday that it had arrested 35 individuals involved in the celebratory gunfire that erupted in northern Lebanon and Akkar following the announcement of municipal election results. The random gunfire resulted in several civilian casualties.
Monday, May 12, 2025
Opinion
Israel and Hezbollah Are Undermining Lebanon's New Start
As Beirutis labour to clear the debris left by another Israeli strike on their capital on Sunday – the third since a ceasefire took effect in late November – the country finds itself caught between an aggressive, occupying neighbour to the south and a foreign-backed paramilitary movement at home that puts its own agenda before the national interest.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Will a Weakened Hezbollah in Lebanon Disarm?
Israel’s latest airstrike on what it called a Hezbollah missile storage facility in Beirut’s southern suburbs came during increasing pressure for the Lebanese militant group to disarm.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Monday 12 May 2025 11:15:54
Qatar Delivers More Than 60,000 Tonnes of Fuel to Lebanese Army
Qatar dispatched more than 60,000 tonnes of fuel to Lebanon on Sunday as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s security capabilities.
The Qatar Fund for Development delivered the third and final fuel shipment for 2025, which comprised 62,000 tonnes of fuel, to the northern Lebanese port of Tripoli.
The fund stated that the shipment is intended to strengthen the Lebanese army’s operational capabilities and contribute to Lebanon's security and stability, the Qatar News Agency reported.
The delivery is a sign of Qatar’s support for the Lebanese people, as well as a contribution to prosperity and stability in the country, the QNA added.
