Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Syrian Authorities Enforce New Entry Restrictions on Lebanese Nationals
Less than a month after the fall of the Syrian regime and the new administration’s assumption of power, restrictions have emerged on the entry of Lebanese nationals into Syria, raising concerns about a potential diplomatic standoff.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Clashes Erupt Between Lebanese Army and Armed Syrians at Illegal Border Crossing
Clashes broke out on Friday between the Lebanese Army and armed Syrian individuals in the Maaraboun border area, following the military’s efforts to close an illegal crossing.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Opinion
What Does a Possible Pax Americana Mean for Lebanon in 2025?
Lebanon may not be the centre of attention for many countries in the Middle East or internationally these days, despite the recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. However, it will be at the heart of the geopolitical changes that have swept throughout the Levant. Whatever happens regionally – polarisation, conflict or reconciliation – tends to be reflected in Lebanon in a concentrated way.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
US Treasury Hacked: Are China and the US Stepping Up their Cyberwar?
The United States Department of the Treasury on Monday blamed China for breaching its network and gaining access to information that includes unclassified documents.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Sports
Oldest Olympic Gold Medallist Keleti Dies at 103
Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Paulo Fonseca Confirms He’s Been Fired by AC Milan with Sergio Conceicao Lined up to Replace Him
Paulo Fonseca has been fired by AC Milan, the coach confirmed in the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following a 1-1 draw with Roma.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Thursday 23 May 2019 10:51:54
Pentagon Seeking to Send More Troops to Middle East
The United States may consider sending thousands of additional troops to the Middle East as tensions are rising with Iran, media reported on Wednesday.
Reuters quoted two U.S. officials as saying that the Deparment of Defense is mulling a request made by U.S. Central Command.
The requested troops would be defensive in nature, one of the officials said.
The Associated Press also quoted officials as saying that the Pentagon will suggest to the White House sending up to 10,000 more troops to the region.