The Daily Star Lebanon Breaking News, Lebanon News, Middle East News & World News

On December 10th, Egyptian citizens began casting their votes in a presidential election, with current President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expected to secure a third term. The election is taking place amid the Israel-Hamas conflict in neighboring Gaza and a significant financial crisis in Egypt. The polling, which started at 9:00 am local time, is scheduled to run until 9:00 pm …

The iconic Hollywood sign, a towering presence in Tinseltown and a globally recognized symbol of the film industry, celebrated its 100th birthday recently. This significant milestone was marked by illuminating a part of the sign for the first time in many years. Initially erected in 1923 as an advertisement for a high-end real estate development named “HOLLYWOODLAND,” the sign was …

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team expertly balanced their squad with strategic player acquisitions during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 player auction in Mumbai on Saturday. The team’s seven strategic bids to complete their squad for the upcoming season were a result of meticulous planning by the backroom staff, including head coach Luke Williams and assistant head coach and …

Mai Whelan, contestant number 287, emerged victorious in the season finale of “The Challenge” on Wednesday, securing a grand prize of $4.56 million. The 55-year-old from Virginia triumphed over runner-up Phill Cain, a Hawaiian scuba instructor, in a tense game of “rock paper scissors.” Netflix also announced the renewal of “The Challenge” for a second season, following its debut in …

The opening match of the three-game T20I series between India and South Africa was called off due to poor weather conditions, disappointing the packed crowd at Kingsmead in Durban. This cancellation means that the Indian cricket team, with only six T20Is scheduled before next year’s World Cup, now has one less opportunity to fine-tune their team combination. The teams, featuring …

LeBron James delivered a stunning performance, scoring 30 points in less than three quarters, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a commanding 133-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. This victory propelled the Lakers into the championship game of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers are set to clash with the Indiana Pacers in the final on Saturday …

Intense conflict continued throughout the night and into Sunday in Khan Younis, a town in southern Gaza, as Israel intensified its military operations despite global calls for a ceasefire. The escalation follows the United States’ recent blockage of international efforts to stop the fighting and its provision of additional military supplies to Israel. The offensive has sparked global outrage due …

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi recently reaffirmed his support for the inhabitants of Lebanon’s south, a region recently affected by clashes. During a visit there, al-Rahi emphasized his commitment to their various needs, primarily voicing a shared sentiment against war. He conveyed to the residents that they collectively reject a war that would destroy their homes, harm their children, and cause …