By Sondoss Al Asaad

“Major mistake” at cost of Lebanese sovereignty

PM Nawaf Salam acts purely based on US orders to disarm Hezbollah 

BEIRUT — Amid the turmoil surrounding what the Lebanese government concealed on Tuesday after more than five hours of “extraordinary” consultations, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam succeeded in sabotaging President Joseph Aoun’s agreement with Hezbollah.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah warns against transforming the Israel problem into internal sedition

BEIRUT — The Lebanese government convened at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday in response to U.S. pressure to adopt a resolution on “arms exclusivity” within a defined timeframe. The meeting, attended by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, was led by President Joseph Aoun. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Tuesday cabinet meeting: Where is Lebanon headed?

BEIRUT — According to the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Anbaa, intensive political negotiations have paved the way for a favorable outcome in Tuesday’s Lebanese cabinet session. The efforts were led by the Amal Movement–Hezbollah alliance, under the effective leadership of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will Morgan Ortagus return to Beirut?

BEIRUT—As Lebanon awaits the repercussions of the threat by US envoy Thomas Barrack, information has leaked suggesting the end of his mission in Lebanon amid the talk of the possible return of Morgan Ortagus.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Is Lebanon witnessing repeat of May 2008 anti-Resistance strife?

BEIRUT — On the eve of Tuesday’s ministerial referendum on the resistance’s weapons, Lebanon appears to be revisiting the events of May 5, 2008—when Fouad Siniora’s government moved to dismantle the resistance’s communications network, a key factor in its victory during the July 2006 war.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanese cabinet to convene next week on arms monopoly 

BEIRUT— The Lebanese cabinet is scheduled to convene next Tuesday in response to US envoy Thomas Barrack’s recent threat on X that says: “As long as Hezbollah retains its weapons, words will not suffice. The government and Hezbollah must fully engage and act now.”

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Salam’s sterile government tasked with implementing World Bank’s directives

BEIRUT—Five months have passed since the formation of Nawaf Salam’s government; however, his promises are merely ink on paper. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Washington intensifying pressure on Lebanon ahead of parliamentary polls 

BEIRUT — While Lebanon was awaiting Washington’s position on the latest response to Thomas Barrack’s approach to the arms monopoly, the U.S. envoy warned the Lebanese government to “act immediately.”

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Farewell Ziad Rahbani, icon of resistance art

BEIRUT — On Saturday, the son of the venerable Rahbani school of art, the revolutionary artist Ziad Rahbani, died at the age of 69 after a bitter struggle with illness. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Under US-French orders, no celebratory rituals for Georges Abdallah

BEIRUT— After 41 years of captivity in France, ordinary people welcomed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah at Beirut International Airport, where he reaffirmed his commitment to the path of resistance.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon in the aftermath of Thomas Barrack’s visit

BEIRUT — Whenever he visits Lebanon, US envoy Thomas Barrack tries to expand the scope of his meetings with ministers and MPs, inciting them against Hezbollah. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad

US envoy Barrack threatens Lebanon

There is no guarantee to release Lebanese detainees in Israeli prisons

BEIRUT—Since his first visit to Beirut, US envoy Thomas Barrack has repeatedly gone around in circles. He proposed an alleged American “solution,” to which Lebanon responded by affirming its commitment to UN Resolution 1701 and prioritizing halting Israeli aggression, withdrawing from the occupied territories, and releasing Lebanese prisoners.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Georges Abdallah set to arrive in Beirut this week

BEIRUT—After more than 40 years of arbitrary detention, a French court on Thursday ordered the conditional release of Lebanese leftist activist Georges Abdallah, 74, who is being held in France on alleged charges of assassinating an Israeli diplomat and an American in 1982.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Security-judicial meeting in Beirut on Syrian prisoners

BEIRUT — Amid escalating pressure from the HTS–led regime to extradite Syrian prisoners from Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun held a second security meeting to address the issue.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Under US orders, Banque du Liban demonizes Al-Qard al-Hassan

BEIRUT — The Banque du Liban has announced banks and financial institutions subject to its license are prohibited from dealing with Al-Qard al-Hassan, Hezbollah’s solidarity association.

Iran lose to Lebanon in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran’s hopes suffered a setback after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Is Geagea pushing his ministers to resign?

BEIRUT—Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea continues to prioritize the slogan of “disarming Hezbollah,” particularly following the diminished influence of U.S. envoys in Lebanon's political landscape.

By Sondos Al-Asaad

Why is Washington pressing Lebanon to put Hezbollah weapons to vote in cabinet?

BEIRUT — Israel’s Channel 14 revealed a U.S. plan that “is not unlikely to materialize” to drag Arab and Islamic countries into normalization with the Israeli entity within a year at the latest.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

In time of legendary victories, some Lebanese grovel to US and Israel

BEIRUT — Forgetting all the crimes of the occupation against their brothers in Palestine and against their own people, some Lebanese officials, particularly the pro–Israel team, rushed to condemn the legitimate Iranian attack on the U.S. largest air base on the Qatari coast.