Spotlight
- Lebanon Bulgaria rejects claims that exploding devices were shipped through its territory Bulgarian authorities rejected claims that exploding devices have been shipped through the territory of the Balkan country. “No customs operatio...
- Middle East US, European diplomats to discuss Mideast tensions on Thursday in Paris Senior diplomats from the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Italy will meet on Thursday in Paris to discuss the spiraling tensions in the...
- Lebanon Suicide drones target north Israel, causing injuries and sparking fire The Israeli military said on Thursday it struck six Hezbollah "terrorist infrastructure sites" and a weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon o...
- Lebanon White House warns against 'escalation' in Mideast after Lebanon blasts The White House has warned all sides against escalation in the Middle East after two days of blasts in Lebanon, widely attributed to Israel, on han...
- Lebanon Turkey accuses Israel of expanding Gaza war to Lebanon Turkey on Thursday accused Israel of seeking to expand the war in Gaza to Lebanon, terming as "alarming" a wave of deadly explosions that swept tho...
- Lebanon Japan firm says devices in Hezbollah blasts 'discontinued about 10 years ago' Japanese firm Icom said Thursday that it had stopped producing the model of radios reportedly used in recent blasts in Lebanon around 10 years ago....
- Lebanon Germany warns 'all sides' against escalation after Lebanon's second wave of blasts German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday called for restraint in the Middle East after a second deadly wave of unprecedented device ex...
- Lebanon Hezbollah in disarray after second wave of blasts kills 20 members Hezbollah was in disarray on Thursday after a second wave of deadly explosions swept through its strongholds across Lebanon, putting pressure on it...
Lebanon
- Pager explosions deal heavy blow to Hezbollah comms network
- Is Israel preparing for a war with Hezbollah?
- UN Security Council to meet Friday on Lebanon pager blasts
- With Lebanon blasts, Israeli spies flex muscles after October 7 fiasco
- Hamas accuses Israel of new Lebanon blasts, says threaten region's stability
- Initial probe shows the pagers that exploded booby-trapped
- UN rights chief calls for investigation into Lebanon pager attacks
- Hezbollah says it is in 'new confrontation' 6
- Gallant says ‘new phase’ of war has begun
- 9 dead, over 300 wounded in new wave of Lebanon device explosions 2
- Israeli general says 'determined' to change security situation on Lebanon border
- Iran president says Lebanon blasts should shame Israel allies
Middle East
- Blinken says Gaza truce best way to ensure regional stability
- 4 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza and 5 wounded, military says
- Israel intercepts 'suspicious drone' from Lebanon, moves more troops to north
- US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthis shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
- UN to vote on Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation
- US, Israeli defense chiefs discuss Mideast tensions
- 14 wounded in Syria in Hezbollah pager blasts
- Sisi vows intensified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken
- Qatar says Gaza truce mediation efforts 'ongoing'
- Burning oil tanker is safely towed away from Yemen after rebel attacks 1
- US airs frustration with Israel's military about strikes in Gaza
- At least 4 killed in Israeli strike on homes in central Gaza
World
- March for Bolivia's ex-President Morales turns violent, as political crisis escalates
- Ukrainian drones strike large military depot in Russian town northwest of Moscow
- Voting for local gvt opens in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy
- Harris says voters should make sure Trump 'can't have that microphone again'
- EU chief unveils new team with women in top roles in right-leaning Commission
- Man who appeared intent on killing Trump wrote book urging Iran to assassinate him
- China says it tailed US spy plane through sensitive Taiwan Strait
- Iran's president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program
- US Secret Service insists Trump well-protected despite second scare
- US media names suspect in apparent new Trump assassination attempt
- 3 Americans, 2 Spaniards held over alleged plot to 'destabilize' Venezuela
- Pope says Trump, Harris 'against life' as Asia tour ends
Business
- UK inflation is steady at 2.2% ahead of Bank of England's next rate decision
- Japan's trade deficit grows while both imports, exports fall short of forecasts
- Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years
- China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan
- Bill Gates calls for more aid to go to Africa and for debt relief for burdened countries
- China to raise retirement age, now among the youngest in world's major economies
- In premarket, Wall Street inches closer toward erasing last week's losses
- Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fueled by military spending in growing economy
- Boeing factory workers go on strike after rejecting contract offer
- Wall Street steady following economic reports with few surprises
- US inflation reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
- Iran president visits Iraq on first foreign trip
Sports
- Roma fires De Rossi after going winless in its opening 4 Serie A matches
- Mbappé starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory
- Brazil teenager Endrick becomes Real Madrid's youngest Champions League scorer
- The Champions League has a new look. Here's what has changed
- PSG starts Champions League without a galactico but seemingly better equipped
- Al-Nassr draws with Al-Shorta in first game in rebranded AFC Champions League Elite
- Beckham among soccer dignitaries attending ex-England coach Eriksson's funeral
- Guardiola is 'happy' that hearing into Man City's alleged financial breaches is starting
- Barcelona has its spending limit increased but remains well below Real Madrid's cap
- Next test for Slot is navigating Liverpool's busy schedule amid Salah contract questions
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signs new 3-year contract to 2027
- Ronaldo, Carsley and Georgia are winners in Europe's return to national team football
Climate Change & Environment
- Portugal declares state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
- Ancient African tree provides new 'superfood' yet local harvesters barely surviving
- EU warns deadly flooding, wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
- Brazilian firefighters battle national park wildfire enveloping Brasilia in smoke
- 2 people reported dead in China as Typhoon Bebinca is downgraded to tropical storm
- Budapest and Poland's Wroclaw reinforce river banks ahead of more flooding
- Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
- Central Europe braces for heavy rains and flooding forecast over the weekend
- Former drilling foe Harris now says she supports it. 'Sprint to the middle' or climate betrayal?
- Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides and floods
- Brazil's Lula pledges to finish paving road that experts say could worsen Amazon deforestation
- 'Hellish' scene unfolds as wildfire races toward California mountain community
Away from politics
- Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on app to protect children
- The pager: Smartphone ancestor still in use today
- Japan celebrates record wins for 'Shogun' as Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%
- Musk inflames again politically tense moments, raising worries for US election
- Facebook owner Meta bans Russia state media outlets over "foreign interference"
- Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
- Leading Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury dies at 76
- 2 men charged with stealing a famous Banksy image from a London art gallery
- Justin Timberlake expected in New York court to plead guilty in drunken driving case
- Taylor Swift again urges fans to vote in US presidential election
- Medical teams in Gaza wrap up final day of polio vaccination campaign
- 'Solace Before the World Turned Silent' by Roland El Khoury: A tribute to music through visual art
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