Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Katz: Israel’s Military Presence in Southern Lebanon Not Bound by Time
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon will continue indefinitely, emphasizing that its withdrawal will depend on the situation, not a set timeline.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Justice and Interior Ministers Announce Activation of Prison Court as Part of Judicial Reforms
Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Hajjar and Justice Minister Adel Nassar convened on Wednesday at the Ministry of Interior to discuss pressing issues surrounding the country's prison system and the acceleration of legal proceedings. The meeting, attended by key officials, centered on reforming the judicial process, particularly in Roumieh Prison, as part of efforts to address overcrowding and improve efficiency.
Wednesday, April 2, 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 5 September 2023 10:42:43
White House: US First Lady Jill Biden infected with COVID-19
The White House announced on Monday that the COVID-19 test result for the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, came back positive, while President Joe Biden's test result was negative.
According to her office, the 72-year-old First Lady is experiencing "only mild symptoms" and will remain at her residence in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Jill Biden had previously contracted the coronavirus a year ago.
The White House stated that President Biden, aged 80, underwent a COVID-19 test on Monday evening, which yielded a negative result. They added that he would continue to undergo regular testing and monitor for any symptoms.
In recent weeks, the United States has witnessed a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions for treatment.