Beirut Port Blast: Ammonium Nitrate Trail Leads to Damascus
The Beirut port explosion remains a deep scar in Lebanon’s collective memory, symbolizing years of negligence and collusion that culminated in one of the most devastating disasters in modern history. Behind the blast, new revelations point to a complex network of smuggling and complicity, with the former Syrian regime and allied Lebanese militias allegedly playing a central role in the arrival of explosive materials in Lebanon.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon
Israeli warplanes carried out multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, targeting areas near the town of Ansar and several locations in the Tyre district, local media reported.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Arduous Moments for Lebanon … And Maybe the Region
Lebanon has rarely been through such critical moments since February 2005. Even if it is relatively peaceful, the period ahead will be uncertain and unsettling for the Lebanese. The chemistry of the region is changing and the assumptions that could once be taken for granted are collapsing faster than we could have anticipated before our eyes. The setbacks of Iran’s project in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria have been severe by every measure.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Hezbollah, Once Dominant in Lebanon, Shows New Signs of Weakness
Three months after Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire, the damage inflicted by Israel’s armed forces on the Iran-backed Shiite group is becoming clear: Its military has been severely degraded and its finances are strained to the point that it is struggling to meet its commitments to followers.
Monday, February 24, 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