Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
Security & Justice
Nassar Vows to Shield Judiciary from Political Meddling, Promises Merit-Based Appointments
Justice Minister Adel Nassar vowed to shield Lebanon’s judiciary from political interference, insisting that judicial appointments will be based strictly on merit and that court proceedings will remain free from external pressure. In an exclusive interview with Al Modon, Nassar addressed some of the country’s most pressing legal challenges, including the stalled investigation into the Beirut port explosion, Lebanon’s prison crisis, and the fate of Syrian detainees.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Authorities Conduct Forensic Tests on Rocket Fire Suspects
Lebanese authorities are conducting forensic fingerprint and DNA testing on three individuals suspected of involvement in the recent rocket fire from southern Lebanon into northern Israel, LBCI reported on Monday.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Opinion
Hezbollah Must Not Be Allowed to Destroy Lebanon
The clashes that took place on the border between Syria and Lebanon this week were not the first of their kind. But the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries following two days of deadly cross-border clashes had a different tone to it. Historically, the Lebanese Armed Forces have rarely shelled Syrian positions directly, even less those of the Syrian army. This time, the clashes were direct.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Moving Past “Wait and See” in South Lebanon: The U.S.-French Role
On March 11, U.S. deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus announced that the United States will be “bringing together Lebanon and Israel for talks aimed at diplomatically resolving several outstanding issues,” with various “working groups” focused on addressing “the release of Lebanese prisoners, the remaining disputed points along the Blue Line and the remaining 5 points where Israeli forces are still deployed.” This statement followed the sixth military-to-military meeting at the UN peacekeeping headquarters in Naqoura, which brought together Israel, Lebanon, the United States, and France.
Thursday, March 20, 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
Tuesday 17 December 2024 15:22:25
UN Refugee Agency Expects 1 Million Syrians to Return
A UN refugee agency official said on Tuesday that some 1 million Syrian refugees are expected to return to the country in the first six months of 2025, asking countries to refrain from forced returns.
"Now we have forecasted that we hope to see somewhere in the order of 1 million Syrians returning between January and June next year so we shared this plan with donors, asking for their support," said Rema Jamous Imseis, UNHCR Director for the Middle East and North Africa.
She said that thousands of people had fled Syria this month as opposition fighters seized power from President Bashar al-Assad, while thousands had also returned to the country mostly from Türkiye, Lebanon and Jordan.
