Lebanon

ISF Foils Arms Smuggling From Syria
ISF Foils Arms Smuggling From Syria

The Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced that it has foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons and ammunitions from Syria, and confiscated the arms transported on board a four-wheel drive vehicle. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the ISF stated that “as part of their mission to combat crime in all its forms, an operation carried out by ...

Iran's Khamenei names Hezbollah leader as Lebanon 'representative'
Iran's Khamenei names Hezbollah leader as Lebanon 'representative'

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has named Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem as his "representative" in Lebanon, Iranian media reported Wednesday. "The leader of the revolution, in a decree, introduced Sheikh Naim Qassem, secretary general of Hezbollah, as his representative in Lebanon," Tasnim news agency said. Tasnim carried a copy of ...

Aoun Urges French Support for Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon
Aoun Urges French Support for Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon

President Joseph Aoun has called on France to support the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from South Lebanon and to pressure Israel to stop violating the November 27 ceasefire agreement. During a meeting with French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro and Vice-Chairman of the Ceasefire Supervisory Committee General Guillaume Ponchin, Aoun ...

To What Extent Does Nawaf Salam Adopt a Common Criteria?
ChronicleTo What Extent Does Nawaf Salam Adopt a Common Criteria?

A quick assessment of the current situation shows that among the majority of MPs who nominated Nawaf Salam to form the new government, only a few remain satisfied with the prime minister-designate’s performance. So far, Salam has managed to infuriate most of those who were on his side, while satisfying his opponents, particularly Amal and ...

United Against Cancer
United Against Cancer

On World Cancer Day, we come together to raise awareness, support patients and encourage progress in research. In the face of a disease that impacts so many lives, every action, no matter how small, can make a difference.

Mapping Forces in South Lebanon
Mapping Forces in South Lebanon

South Lebanon remains a focal point of tension, with Israeli forces holding positions along the border, Hezbollah active across strategic areas, and the Lebanese Army bolstering its presence. With the ceasefire deadline extended till February 18, the region faces heightened uncertainty, underscoring the fragile security situation and the potential ...

Qatari Prime Minister Calls for Implementation of Resolution 1701
Qatari Prime Minister Calls for Implementation of Resolution 1701

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, emphasized on Tuesday the necessity of implementing UN Resolution 1701 “to restore Lebanon’s sovereignty.” Speaking at a press conference following his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace, Bin Abdulrahman ...

A Dry Winter in Lebanon: The Third in 75 Years
A Dry Winter in Lebanon: The Third in 75 Years

Large changes are happening in Lebanon's weather, with rainfall and snowfall rates dropping far below the average. Compared to last year’s abundance, this year’s precipitation has drastically declined — Beirut saw, for the same period, a drop from 520 mm in 2024 to just 262 mm in 2025, Tripoli from 540 mm to 280 mm, and Zahle from 285 mm to ...

Who Is Morgan Ortagus, Trump's Envoy Expected in Beirut on Thursday?
PortraitWho Is Morgan Ortagus, Trump's Envoy Expected in Beirut on Thursday?

On January 3, 2025, US President Donald Trump appointed Morgan Ortagus as Deputy Special Envoy for Peace in the Middle East. Ortagus, who served as spokesperson for the US State Department during Trump’s first term (2017-2021), will be part of the team headed by Steve Witkoff, a close friend and trusted confidant of Trump. Morgan Ortagus, ...

New Hezbollah Network Dismantled in Germany
New Hezbollah Network Dismantled in Germany

Hezbollah is reportedly operating secret bases across northern Germany, using them to expand its influence throughout Europe. This covert network is believed to serve as a platform for fundraising, weapons procurement and bolstering the group’s presence within the Lebanese community. These revelations were published by The National on February ...

The Lebanese Armed Forces Deploy in Taybeh
The Lebanese Armed Forces Deploy in Taybeh

The Lebanese armed forces deployed in the entire town of Taybeh up to the road leading to Rab al-Thalathin on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Israeli military reinforced its surveillance measures along the border. Israel started installing new observation posts on mountainous hills within its territory to monitor neighboring Lebanese towns. The Israeli ...