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Three children and grandmother killed in Israeli strike laid to rest

Three children and grandmother killed in Israeli strike laid to rest

On Tuesday, a Lebanese family was mourned by their community as they were interred in their ancestral village in southern Lebanon. The grandmother and her three young granddaughters perished two days prior when an Israeli drone struck the vehicle they were in near the Lebanon-Israel boundary. A solemn procession took place in Ainata, where the villagers, in a display of …

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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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Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Prediction, Tips, Stats and Odds: 12/7/2025

  Wimbledon 2025 will see a brand-new name etched into the women’s singles champions list as eighth-seeded Iga Swiatek takes on 13th seed Amanda Anisimova in Saturday’s highly anticipated final. It’s the eighth consecutive edition of the tournament to crown a first-time champion in the women’s draw, and both players arrive with their own compelling storylines and career milestones on …

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England Women vs India Women Prediction, Players, Standings, Odds: 12/7/2025

The fifth and final match of the series offers England Women a chance to salvage pride after an underwhelming performance in the fourth game handed India a 3–1 lead. With the series already decided, the hosts now face a crucial opportunity to end on a positive note at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Historically dominant at home against India, England now find themselves …

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Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic Prediction, Tips, Stats, Odds: 11/7/2025

Novak Djokovic delivered a vintage performance to overcome Flavio Cobolli in four sets, booking his place in a record-extending 14th Wimbledon semi-final. The Serbian great will now face rising star and top seed Jannik Sinner in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown with Grand Slam history on the line. While Djokovic’s win over Cobolli showcased his enduring class, the …

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PSG Dismantle Real Madrid 4–0 to Book Club World Cup Final with Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a dominant performance against Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, routing the Spanish giants 4–0 in a statement win that sets up a mouthwatering final against Chelsea. With two goals from Fabian Ruiz and strong showings from Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos, the reigning European champions showcased their strength at the MetLife Stadium …

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Wednesday Season 2 official trailer: Jenna Ortega Series Set for Two-Part Release

Wednesday Addams is back—and this time, the stakes are higher than ever. Netflix has dropped the first official trailer for the eagerly awaited second season of Wednesday, and it promises another spine-tingling, darkly whimsical adventure through the haunted halls of Nevermore Academy. Helmed once again by the gothic mastermind Tim Burton, the new season will see Jenna Ortega reprise her …

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