Hezbollah, Amal Flags Raised as Residents Halt UN Patrol in Southern Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeping patrol was stopped Tuesday by residents in the southern Lebanese town of Siddiqin, Tyre district, after attempting to enter a local area without a Lebanese Army escort, according to local media.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Hospital Director Tied to Hezbollah Arrested on Espionage Charges
Lebanese security forces have detained Mahmoud Ayoub, a Hezbollah member and financial director of the Ragheb Harb Hospital in the Nabatiyeh district, on charges of collaborating with Israeli intelligence, sources told Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath channel on Monday.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
What Investors in Syria Need to Bear in Mind, as DP World Moves Into the Market
Last week, DP World – the Dubai-based global ports operator – signed an $800 million agreement with the Syrian government to develop and expand the north-western port of Tartus. This is the first foreign investment announcement – albeit a memorandum of understanding – since US President Donald Trump announced during his Gulf trip that American sanctions on Syria would be lifted.
Friday, May 23, 2025
The “Phoenix Economy” Potential, Lebanon or Syria?
With the lifting of US sanctions, and considering Syria's potential to emerge as a regional economic model compared to Lebanon, several contrasts emerge. A first take is the announcement by the UAE of The Tartous Port development agreement which represents one of the most significant indicators of changing regional economic dynamics following sanctions relief. This agreement carries profound implications for regional trade flows. Historically, Lebanon's ports—particularly Beirut and Tripoli—served as primary gateways for regional commerce, including Syrian imports and exports. The development of Tartous as a modern deep-water port threatens to redirect significant trade volumes away from Lebanese facilities, potentially undermining one of Lebanon's few remaining economic advantages.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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