Spotlight
- Lebanon Reports: Le Drian to visit Beirut, may propose dialogue in Paris Paris has a serious intention to dispatch its presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian to Lebanon at the end of the current month, several sources hav...
- Lebanon French, Israeli FMs discuss 'new ideas' for Lebanon talks The French efforts to find a solution for the Israel-Hezbollah border conflict are still ongoing, diplomatic sources in Paris said. “The Lebanese ...
- Middle East ICC's warrant requests for Israel, Hamas leaders ignite debate about court's role The stunning announcement that the International Criminal Court is considering issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany... 1
- World Iran prepares to bury Raisi, Abdollahian, and 6 others killed in helicopter crash Iran on Thursday prepared to inter its late president at the holiest site for Shiite Muslims in the Islamic Republic, a final sign of respect for a...
- Lebanon Children narrowly escape deadly Nabatiyeh strike on Hezbollah fighter Lebanese school children on a minibus had a narrow escape Thursday when a drone strike killed a Hezbollah fighter in the car ahead, blowing out the...
Lebanon
- Poverty in Lebanon tripled over a decade, World Bank says
- Gemayel slams Hezbollah's 'war adventure' after children injured
- Heads of Iran-allied militant groups meet in Tehran
- Macron, Bin Salman stress need for Lebanon to elect president 1
- Lebanon's reforms insufficient for recovery, IMF says as it concludes visit to Beirut 1
- Joy in Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut as European trio advances cause 3
- Minor arrested in TikTok rape case as drugged chocolate seized 1
- Army seizes another guns truck at Tripoli port
- Le Drian to 'visit Lebanon urgently' as US-French summit looms
- Israel-Hezbollah border clashes: Latest developments
- Berri-led delegation heads to Iran to offer condolences over Raisi 1
- Geagea calls for declaring Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon a national holiday 2
Middle East
- With Hamas holding firm and fighting back in Gaza, Israel faces only bad options
- Israel says ready to resume truce talks as Gaza war grinds on
- 12 Palestinians killed and 25 wounded in Israel's 2-day West Bank operation
- Top UN court says to rule Friday on South Africa Gaza ceasefire bid
- AP live video of Gaza back after Israel's block of AP transmission
- Debunked accounts of Oct. 7 beheaded babies, rape and atrocities
- Which countries recognize Palestinian state? 1
- ICC's Khan: 'No nonsense' lawyer under fire from all sides 2
- Norway, Ireland, Spain say will recognize Palestinian state 1
- 10 killed in Egypt as minibus plunges off ferry into Nile
- Israel tries to contain fallout over ICC warrant requests supported by allies
- Syrian first lady Asma Assad diagnosed with leukemia
World
- Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to Arab Americans in Michigan
- Seven killed, 16 wounded in strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv
- Taiwan on alert over China's military drills
- In riot-hit New Caledonia, Macron says priority is return to calm
- Macron flies to New Caledonia amid ongoing unrest
- Russia is waging shadow war on West that needs collective response, Estonia says
- Baltic Sea nations react warily to reported Russian proposal to revise its maritime border
- Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid touch Kyiv with blackouts ahead of peak demand
- From London to Los Angeles, Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president's death
- Tens of thousands join president Raisi's funeral in Tehran
- Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at University of Michigan
- UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space
Business
- Using AI, Mastercard expects to find compromised cards quicker, before they get used by criminals
- Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app payments
- EU Commission fines Oreo maker Mondelez 337.5 million euros for blocking cross-border sales
- Markets on Wall Street hang near record highs as more retailers report earnings
- Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years
- How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia impacting global nickel prices?
- Global shares mostly decline after Nasdaq ticks to record high
- Trump or Biden? US seems poised to preserve heavy tariffs on imports
- Saudi Arabia's national carrier orders more than 100 new Airbus jets to lure tourists
- Russian court freezes assets of 2 German banks in gas project dispute
- China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales
- Many remember solid economy under Trump, but also tax cuts, debt and disease
Sports
- Djokovic celebrates 37th birthday with 1,100th win
- Congress committee urges FBI to investigate China swimming cases
- Bayern Munich on verge of naming Kompany as coach
- Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals
- Serie A champion Inter facing nervous wait as deadline passes for loan repayment to Oaktree
- Rashford left out of England's provisional Euro 2024 squad after disappointing season
- Loyalty raises respect for Europa League final coaches Alonso and Gasperini
- Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote
- Germany and Real Madrid great Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024
- KSA to sponsor WTA women's tennis rankings under new partnership
- Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over fitness and form
- Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement
Climate Change & Environment
- From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Nino's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger
- Brazil's flooded south sees first deaths from disease, experts warn of surge in fatalities
- Doctors treat hundreds of victims of heatstroke in Pakistan after heatwave hits country
- Anonymous gifts are common, but climate group says $10 mn gift it got all-out mystery
- Tornado kills multiple people in Iowa as powerful storms again tear through US Midwest
- Sites with radioactive material more vulnerable as climate change increases wildfire, flood risks
- What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous?
- UN court rules in favor of small island states in key climate case
- Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering
- Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 84 people
- Climate change impacts millions in India, but some politicians skirt the issue
- Storms damage homes in Oklahoma and Kansas, most power restored in Houston
Away from politics
- From schools to Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life
- New finding on Sun's magnetic field could improve solar storm forecasts
- At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs
- Studio Ghibli takes bow at Cannes with honorary Palme d'Or
- The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
- Scarlett Johansson says ChatGPT voice 'eerily similar' to hers
- World leaders plan new agreement on AI at virtual Seoul summit
- Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September
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