You'd think that after the 2020 Beirut explosion, the situation at the Beirut port would be under control and that competent people would now be in charge, but the reality is far from it. Smuggling and bribery are still rampant, with the latest scandal involving submarine batteries. This was the main topic of Al Jadeed's "يسقط حكم الفاسد" latest episode, where investigative journalist Riad Kobaissi exposed all the key players in the scandal, including an…

Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam hasn't been able to form a cabinet yet due to disputes between the various political factions over few key ministries, including the finance ministry which was held in the past decade or more by Hezbollah and Amal. While Salam has denied all government formation rumours, he insisted on "forming a government that meets the aspirations of Lebanese citizens and addresses the urgent need for reform, adhering to the principles he previously…