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Contacts intensify with Lebanon in bid to contain border tensions

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In recent hours, Western and non-Arab countries have stepped up their diplomatic efforts with Lebanese authorities to help de-escalate the rising tensions along Lebanon’s southern border with Israel, aiming to prevent a larger clash, according to media outlets. These diplomatic exchanges have underscored a collective wish to maintain peace and stability in Lebanon, particularly along the southern border. Additionally, there’s …

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G7 calls on Iran to stop supporting Hezbollah and Hamas

G7 calls on Iran to stop supporting Hezbollah and Hamas

On Wednesday, the G7 foreign ministers issued a collective appeal to Iran, urging the country to halt its backing of Hamas and Hezbollah. They called on Iran to leverage its influence to mitigate the ongoing tensions in the region. In their consensus statement following discussions in Japan, the ministers—including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts from Britain, …

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Hochstein and Berri have fruitful conversations

Hochstein and Berri have fruitful conversations

During a productive discussion on Tuesday with Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein received positive feedback, according to parliamentary insiders. These sources, speaking to Asharq al-Awsat and quoted on Wednesday, highlighted the active role the U.S. is playing to avert further escalation in the region. Lebanese authorities indicate that while the situation on their end is under …

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Brazilian breaks Olympic medal, wants another one

Felipe Kitadai, of Brazil, kisses his bronze for the men's 60kg judo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

LONDON: A Brazilian who won Olympic bronze in judo accidentally broke his medal when he took it to the shower with him. Now his fight is to have it replaced by the International Olympic Committee. Felipe Kitadai said he was carrying the medal everywhere he went and decided to take it to the shower as well as a joke, but …

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Lebanese pound down again after brief respite

Lebanese pounds and dollars are seen at an exchange shop in Beirut, April 24, 2020. (The Daily Star/Mohamad Azakir)

BEIRUT: The Lebanese pound resumed its fall Wednesday after a brief respite, trading at LL17,750 to the dollar on the black market, exchange dealers said. They said they were buying the greenback for LL17,700 and selling it for LL17,800, compared to LL17,750 over the last two days. The pound has now shed over the past three weeks almost all its …

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Mikati denies any wrongdoing after Pandora Papers revelations

FILE: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati talks during a joint press conference after his meeting with his Jordanian counterpart at the Grand Serail in Beirut, on September 30, 2021. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

BEIRUT: Prime Minister Najib Mikati has denied any wrongdoing after he was named in the Pandora Papers among political and financial officials with wealth hidden in offshore tax havens. The Pandora Papers, published on Sunday, are based on 11.9 million confidential files leaked to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalism (ICIJ), which found links to more than 330 politicians and …

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Beirut blast judge summons four ex-officials for questioning

The Justice Palace in Beirut, Aug. 14, 2019. (The Daily Star/Hasan Shaaban)

BEIRUT: Judge Tarek Bitar summoned Tuesday a former prime minister and three ex-ministers for interrogation on suspicion of negligence and maladministration over last year’s catastrophic Beirut Port blast, judicial sources said. The sources said Bitar set Oct. 12 to interrogate former Finance Minister Ali Hasan Khalil, Oct. 13 to question former Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk and former Public Works Minister …

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EU ready to support govt’s economic rescue plan: EU envoy

Mikati receives EU Ambassador to Lebanon Ralph Tarraf in Beirut, Oct. 5, 2021. (The Daily Star/Dalati Nohra, HO)

BEIRUT: The European Union is ready to support the Lebanese government’s plan to rescue the debt-ridden country from its worst economic and financial crisis, the EU Ambassador to Lebanon Ralph Tarraf said Tuesday. Tarraf spoke to reporters after he and ambassadors of other EU countries in Lebanon met with Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who briefed them on the government’s financial …

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Marvel Eyes Bryan Cranston for Professor X in X-Men Reboot

Marvel Studios is reportedly considering Bryan Cranston for the role of Professor Charles Xavier in its upcoming X-Men reboot. This development comes amid broader casting efforts for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) mutant saga, which is set to follow the events of “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Insider sources suggest that Marvel Studios has shown interest in Cranston for the role of …

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Preview, Prediction, Lineups and odds: 30/5/2025

Pakistan will aim to wrap up the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh when the two sides clash in the second encounter at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday evening. After a convincing win in the opening match, the home team is poised to maintain its dominance, while the visitors will be searching for a way to bounce back and keep the …

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Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPLT20 Preview, Prediction, Lineups and betting odds: 30/5/2025

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs commence with the Eliminator match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, scheduled for Friday at Mullanpur. This knockout fixture determines which team advances to Qualifier 2, while the loser exits the tournament. Both franchises have experienced fluctuating performances this season, setting the stage for a closely contested encounter. Gujarat Titans Overview Gujarat Titans …

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Trading212 deposit and withdrawal fees

For many new traders, one of the most overlooked areas when choosing a broker is fees. You think more about spreads, stock access, or whether you can trade crypto. But there’s a small leak that can quietly eat your profits: payment fees. Trading212 has built its name as a “zero-commission” broker. But does that apply to deposits and withdrawals, too? …

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Strategy tester tools and backtesting on FxPro

Imagine building a trading strategy you feel good about—only to watch it fail the moment real money is on the line. That hurts. But here’s the good news: it’s avoidable. Thanks to strategy tester tools and backtesting features on FxPro, you can test your idea in a safe, risk-free way before risking a single cent. Whether you’re a new trader …

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