Spotlight
- Middle East Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages Qatar's prime minister announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed Wednesday to a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza, adding... 1
- Middle East 'We have a deal': Trump hails Gaza peace accord U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hailed a hostage release and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, agreed just five days befo...
- Lebanon Berri to meet Salam after consultations' end amid efforts to contain Duo's discontent Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri will meet Friday with Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, a day after non-binding consultations boycotted by Amal ... 3
- Lebanon Bassil: We don't accept anyone's exclusion and we call for extending state's authority Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil announced Wednesday that the FPM “will facilitate the government formation process” and that it will no...
- Lebanon Salam begins govt. formation consultations amid Shiite Duo boycott Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam on Wednesday began two-day non-binding consultations with MPs for forming a new government, amid a boycott b...
Lebanon
- KSA, Kuwait reportedly express readiness to help Lebanon financially
- Blinken says aim is to bar Hezbollah from 'threatening Israel, holding Lebanese hostage'
- LF wants govt plan to reflect president's inaugural speech
- Al-Rahi says Aoun doesn't want to 'exclude' any component
- Macron to visit Lebanon on Friday
- Salam to hold govt. formation consultations Wednesday and Thursday 2
- Top Shiite cleric tells Aoun 'weapons not sacred'
- Aoun urges no govt. formation obstacles, says state responsible for facing Israel 1
- Bassil says Salam's victory 'made in Lebanon' 4
- Salam vows to 'rescue, reform and rebuild' crisis and war-hit Lebanon
- Geagea calls on Hezbollah to send arms to Iran, sell them or give them to army 2
- Lebanon's Salam, ICJ judge turned prime minister
Middle East
- First Israel strike on new Syria security forces kills 3 2
- World must keep pressure on Israel after Gaza truce, Palestinian PM says
- Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives, top official says
- Hamas approves Gaza truce deal
- Blinken makes the case for post-war reconstruction, security and governance of Gaza
- Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza and the West Bank, killing dozens
- Mediators make final push for Gaza truce deal
- Blinken to make case for post-war reconstruction and governance of Gaza
- Hamas hopes Gaza truce talks lead to 'clear and comprehensive agreement'
- Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza deal, Qatar says talks in 'final stages'
- Initial Gaza deal to free 33 Israelis, 1000 Palestinian prisoners
- Gaza hospital director at notorious Ofer prison in West Bank
World
- Zuckerberg to cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration
- Poland's leader accuses Russia of planning acts of terror against 'airlines over the world'
- Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrage
- Moscow, Kyiv exchange 50 POWs
- Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
- EU defense ministers say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy
- France's new PM faces first big test, political instability and budget woes
- Biden says leaving Trump with 'strong hand to play' in world conflicts
- Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories
- Russia, Iran to sign 'comprehensive strategic partnership' treaty on Jan 17
- Russian forces bypass key stronghold in bid to cut off supplies 1
- Biden says he was the steady hand the world needed after Trump
Business
- US inflation picked up in December, though underlying price pressures ease slightly 1
- Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia's oil money flowing despite Western sanctions
- US producer prices rose 0.2% last month on higher energy costs
- World Economic Forum says Trump to take part virtually in Davos meeting
- Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?
- Canada's Trudeau urges US consumers to consider harm of Trump's tariff threats
- Biden's administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips
- China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
- EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria in January
- US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector
- Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return
- US job market returns to normal after strike and hurricanes 1
Sports
- Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus to undergo surgery for ACL injury
- Klopp slams 'useless' Club World Cup, says there are already too many games
- Juventus the draw specialists, Milan the comeback kings
- Liverpool comes up short against Forest as Man City's fallibility returns
- Bayern Munich plans to keep Mathys despite reports linking him with Chelsea
- Real Madrid has 3-game home run to rebound from Barcelona loss in Super Cup final
- January transfer window teases major moves with Man United, Man City and PSG
- Tottenham avoids massive FA Cup shock with extra-time win as Man United beats Arsenal
- Here's why Arsenal players are wearing all-white in FA Cup
- Dembélé scores twice as PSG remains unbeaten in French league
- Barcelona routs Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup final 5-2
- Hady Habib becomes the first man representing Lebanon to win a Grand Slam singles match
Climate Change & Environment
- Fire-scarred Los Angeles is under another rare warning as winds pick up
- All you need to know about pink flame retardants used to slow California fires
- Los Angeles tree advocates hope their vital work recovers from devastating fires
- Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds
- Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
- Los Angeles investigates fire blame as curfew enforced
- Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, passing major climate threshold
- Winds that have fueled LA fires expected to calm
- Firefighters battle to control devastating Los Angeles wildfires as ferocious winds calm
- Remote but resource-rich Greenland occupies key position in warming world
- Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles
- Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions
Away from politics
- Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan
- 'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'
- Millions of pilgrims and naked, ash-smeared ascetics take holy dips in India
- Pope introspective and self-critical in autobiography
- Musk says third patient got Neuralink brain implant
- Palestinians dedicate West Bank olive grove to Jimmy Carter
- Beyoncé donates $2.5 mn to LA fire relief, Meghan delays show launch
- As Biden joins former presidents club, here are some ideas for his retirement to-do list
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