Spotlight
- Lebanon Salam to hold govt. formation consultations Wednesday and Thursday Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam’s non-binding parliamentary consultations for forming a new government will be held in parliament on Wednesday...
- Lebanon Top Shiite cleric tells Aoun 'weapons not sacred' Higher Islamic Shiite Council leader Sheikh Ali al-Khatib on Tuesday called for “consolidating national unity and building the state upon citizen...
- Lebanon Aoun urges no govt. formation obstacles, says state responsible for facing Israel President Joseph Aoun noted Tuesday that “Shiites are not the only ones threatened, but rather entire Lebanon,” reiterating that “if one of us lose... 1
- Lebanon Salam vows to 'rescue, reform and rebuild' crisis and war-hit Lebanon Lebanon's new prime minister pledged Tuesday to extend state authority over all Lebanese soil after a November ceasefire ended a war between Hezbol...
- Middle East Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza deal, Qatar says talks in 'final stages' Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks s...
- Lebanon Geagea calls on Hezbollah to send arms to Iran, sell them or give them to army Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has responded to the remarks that MP Mohammad Raad voiced Monday at the Baabda Palace, saying there was no “e... 1
- Middle East Initial Gaza deal to free 33 Israelis, 1000 Palestinian prisoners The first phase of a Gaza truce deal being negotiated in Qatar would see 33 Israeli hostages released, sources close to the talks and Israeli media...
Lebanon
- Bassil says Salam's victory 'made in Lebanon'
- Lebanon's Salam, ICJ judge turned prime minister
- UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon hopes president election will 'kick-start reforms'
- Macron says new Lebanon PM represents 'hope for change'
- Nawaf Salam named PM with sweeping 84 votes as Hezbollah decries 'exclusion' 9
- Hezbollah reverses decision to postpone PM consultations meeting with Aoun 5
- Aoun meets with US military delegation after Israeli strikes
- UAE delegation in Lebanon to reopen embassy
- FPM, PSP and National Moderation bloc vote for Nawaf Salam
- Trump reportedly tells Israel he wants calm in Lebanon and Syria
- President Joseph Aoun starts binding consultations on naming PM
- Four Israeli airstrikes target area deep in south as raid hits eastern border town
Middle East
- Blinken to make case for post-war reconstruction and governance of Gaza
- Hamas hopes Gaza truce talks lead to 'clear and comprehensive agreement'
- Gaza hospital director at notorious Ofer prison in West Bank
- Missile fired by Houthi rebels targets central Israel
- Trump says possible ceasefire deal for Gaza 'very close'
- Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 18 as hopes rise for a ceasefire and hostage release
- EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria in January
- Biden and Netanyahu discuss latest Gaza ceasefire efforts
- What are the main obstacles to the Gaza ceasefire?
- Israel far-right finance minister warns won't back Gaza 'surrender' deal
- Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release
- Israeli army says four soldiers killed in north Gaza
World
- 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
- Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds
- Iran, European powers to hold nuclear talks ahead of Trump return
- Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
- US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector
Business
- 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
- 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
- UK Treasury chief heads to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks
- Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool
- Here are some of China's New Year resolutions to boost its economy
Sports
- 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
- WATCH: Lebanon’s Ramadan Ondash stars in historic main event win in Thailand
- WATCH: Lebanon’s Abdallah Ondash earns stunning KO victory in Thailand
- Ronaldo penalty and Mane double propel Al-Nassr to 3-1 victory
- Neuer set to return in goal for depleted Bayern as Musiala is out with illness
Climate Change & Environment
- 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 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
- Drought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024
- California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed
- Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Away from politics
- 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
- Dolce & Gabbana debut in Paris, showing Italian artistry on French soil
- New book says someone at Fox News gave Trump early look at town hall questions
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