Spotlight
- Lebanon Hezbollah said it attacked Thursday an Israeli force in the Metula post and a group of soldiers in the Malkia post, as tensions flared on the Leban...
- Lebanon 14 injured in Arab al-Aramshe as Hezbollah retaliates for commanders' killing Hezbollah targeted Wednesday three command centers in northern Israel, a day after Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed two local Hezbollah comm... 1
- World Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar As regional tensions run high, Iran paraded drones, missiles and soldiers on Wednesday to show it is ready for any response from Israel after launc... 9
- Middle East Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling' Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a hostage exchange have stalled, Qatar's prime minister said on Wednesday. "... 1
- Lebanon Quintet ambassadors meet Franjieh, Gemayel as they resume presidential mission The ambassadors of the five-nation group for Lebanon met Wednesday Marada leader Suleiman Franjieh in Bnashii and Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel in Bek...
- Lebanon Berri tells Geagea municipal vote 'not possible' without south Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said that municipal elections will not happen without including the south where Israel and Hezbollah have been excha...
Lebanon
- Parliament to discuss municipal vote postponement on April 25
- Gallant says 'better to reach an agreement' with Lebanon
- Bassil says FPM defeated 'conspiracy of eliminating it' 1
- Hezbollah shells Meron, Beit Hillel after Israeli strikes kill 2 commanders 4
- Quintet ambassadors meet today ahead of talks with Lebanese blocs
- Geagea asks FPM not to attend session that would postpone local elections
- Report: Hezbollah willing to accept president other than Franjieh
- Israel's old Lebanese allies grapple with new Hezbollah threat 2
- Bassil suggests new UN resolution to end Israel-Hezbollah conflict 4
- Officials say Mossad killed Hamas financier Mohammad Srour 3
- UNIFIL vehicle seized in Hay el-Sellom in fresh incident
- Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli troops who had crossed border 4
Middle East
- Israel says will retaliate against Iran: What are the risks?
- Israel president in Jerusalem talks with British, German FMs 1
- Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian state UN membership
- Storm dumps heaviest rain ever in UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport 1
- Israel must stop settler attacks on Palestinians, UN human rights office says 1
- Pakistan's PM calls for closer cooperation with KSA
- Heavy rains lash UAE as death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
- Israel urges sanctions in 'diplomatic offensive' against Iran 1
- 'No longer a shadow war': Iran attack on Israel marks strategic shift
- Israel pledges response to Iran strikes as allies push restraint 4
- Biden to host Iraqi leader as Mideast tensions soar
- Iran urges West to 'appreciate restraint' towards Israel 1
World
- Colorful roadshows mark India's election season before voting starts Friday
- G7 seeks to de-escalate Mideast tensions as foreign ministers meet in Capri
- Russian strike on Ukraine's Chernigiv kills 13
- Middle East tensions and Ukraine top EU summit list in Brussels 2
- Trump trial: Why can't Americans see or hear what is going on inside the courtroom?
- Armenia says top UN court has jurisdiction to hear case accusing Azerbaijan of racial hatred
- German chancellor says Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens global security 1
- Pro-Palestinian protestors shut down key highways, bridges in major US cities
- Trump arrives at court for start of jury selection in his historic hush money trial
- Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to Olympics
- Top diplomats meet in Paris to mobilize aid for war-torn Sudan on the brink of famine
- Iran airports reopen after attack on Israel
Business
- Japan records trade deficit for third straight fiscal year despite recovering exports
- UK inflation falls to lowest level since late 2021 as food prices ease further
- Biden seeks higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters
- US warns of global economic spillovers from Iran attack, Middle East tensions 1
- Global equities extend selloff on Iran-Israel conflict fears
- Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales
- Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam
- China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations
- Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas 1
- Germany's Scholz calls for fair competition, warns against dumping during China visit
- Global markets mixed as Middle East tensions escalate
- From overcapacity to TikTok, the issues covered during Janet Yellen's trip to China 1
Sports
- Man City vs. Real Madrid could hinge on the fitness of one player
- Asian Champions League semifinal postponed in UAE after heavy rain flooding
- Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reach Champions League semis
- Will Russian athletes go to Paris Olympics?
- Haaland out to hush critics as Man City aim to repeat Real Madrid heroics
- Bayern boss Tuchel hoping to echo Chelsea run before Arsenal clash
- Women's football coach accused of sexual harassment in Brazil resigns after protests
- Pochettino says Chelsea players behaved like 'kids' when squabbling over who took a penalty
- Liverpool loses 1-0 to Crystal Palace in major blow to Premier League title challenge
- Title-winner Xabi Alonso enjoys special moment as Leverkusen coach and looks to the future
- Inter and Milan draw ahead of potential title-deciding derby for the Nerazzurri. Ndicka collapses
- Bayern faces uncertain future and tough transfer decisions after losing Bundesliga title
Climate Change & Environment
- Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa
- Tourists to Spain's Catalonia may soon see water restrictions in dry season
- Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders in US more likely to believe in climate change
- 65 killed in Pakistan as April rain doubles historical average
- More homes flooded in Russian region bordering Kazakhstan, other areas
- Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes
- Maui Fire Department to release after-action report on deadly Hawaii wildfires
- Lightning, rains kill 36 people in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in southwest
- Wildfire rages in eastern Spain as temperatures rise
- US complex wildfires prompt changes in firefighting workforce
- Swiss women score landmark climate win in Europe court
- Beacon of hope: Beirut's Middle East Clean Energy returns
Away from politics
- Southern California city council gives key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
- Father of boy accused of stabbing 2 Sydney clerics saw no signs of extremism, Muslim leader says
- California university cancels speech by pro-Palestinian valedictorian
- Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing in new memoir 'Knife'
- Artist refuses to open Israeli pavilion at Venice Biennale until cease-fire, hostage release
- What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris Olympics
- Paris Olympics flame lit at Greek cradle of ancient games despite weather glitch
- AUB among the world’s top in medicine
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