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Security & Justice
Reports: US Advances Coordination on Israeli Withdrawal From South Lebanon
Preparations appear to be advancing for a new phase of Israeli withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, with U.S. involvement in coordinating a ceasefire monitoring mechanism and efforts underway to transfer security responsibilities to the Lebanese Army, according to Israeli media reports.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Until Hezbollah Threat Is Eliminated
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon for as long as Hezbollah continues to pose a threat, reaffirming Israel's security policy during a visit to the Israeli military's security zone in the area.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Opinion
Vance and Ghalibaf’s Shared Blind Spot on Lebanon
The remarkable thing about the recent statements by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is not how different they are, but how much they reveal about the assumptions that continue to shape foreign attitudes toward Lebanon.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
How a Saudi-led Regional Coalition Can Help to Solve Lebanon's Hezbollah Problem
Last Wednesday, a day before the arrival in Beirut of a Saudi envoy, Yazid bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia announced it would lift all restrictions on Lebanese exports to the kingdom. The move was widely interpreted as Riyadh’s support for the Lebanese state, in particular President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Sports
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Sunday 17 March 2024 15:10:37
Medieval Disease That Causes Horror Rash And Deformities On The Rise Thanks To Armadillos
A grim medieval disease could be set for a comeback, with the ghastly, rash-causing ailment spotted in parts of the world.
Leprosy has been spotted in the United States as the grim ancient illness filters through Florida. Thankfully the bacterial infection is treatable in its early stages, but can still cause permanent disabilities of limbs or nerves, WHO confirmed.
Heightened cases of leprosy in Florida are inching towards endemic levels according to a recent study, which warned armadillos may be the infection-causing animal.
A report from August last year warned of an increasing number of leprosy infections. The disease can be treated if caught in its early stages but a stigma lasting around the illness means some may conceal their ailment, LiveScience reported.
