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Lebanese cabinet meets at grand serail amid ministerial and security discussions

The Lebanese Cabinet convened on Tuesday at the Grand Serail, marking its first meeting since approving the army’s plan to disarm militias, including Hezbollah, without setting a specific timeline. Notably, the Shiite ministers, who had previously walked out to protest the disarmament plan, were......

Egypt protests Ethiopia’s operation of grand renaissance dam at UN security council

Egypt has formally protested to the United Nations Security Council over Ethiopia’s decision to operate the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile, calling it a “unilateral measure” that violates international law. In a letter sent on Tuesday, the Egyptian government criticized Addis......

Migrant and seasonal head start at risk as new order threatens immigrant families

The Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) program, a vital source of early education and support for thousands of U.S. families working in agriculture, faces an uncertain future following a federal order that could restrict immigrant access. The order, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services,......

US embassy in Doha urges citizens to shelter following attack

The United States Embassy in Qatar has urged American citizens in the country to stay indoors following an Israeli attack that reportedly targeted a complex housing Hamas officials in Doha. In a statement posted on X, the embassy said: “We have seen reports of missile strikes in Doha. The US Embassy......

Morocco and Mauritania strengthen energy cooperation

Morocco and Mauritania have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating cooperation in the fields of electricity and renewable energy. Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, met with her Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum, Energy......

Explosions in Doha spark alarm as Israeli strike reportedly targets Hamas leaders

A series of powerful explosions shook Doha on Tuesday afternoon, sending plumes of smoke over the Katara cultural district and plunging the Qatari capital into shock and confusion. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple blasts just before 3 p.m., with thick columns of smoke spreading across the city......

Pro-paramilitary authorities claim responsibility for drone strikes in Khartoum region

Pro-paramilitary civil authorities in Sudan claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a series of drone attacks that struck military sites, an oil refinery, and a power station in the Khartoum region. The coalition known as Tasis, which declared a self-styled “government” in August in territories......

Toronto film festival split over Gaza war documentary

A documentary about a retired Israeli general is at the center of controversy as it prepares for its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, highlighting deep divisions within Hollywood over the Gaza conflict. The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue tells the story of retired General Noam......

At least 20 killed in Russian strike on eastern Ukrainian village

At least 20 civilians were killed on Tuesday after a Russian airstrike hit the village of Yarova in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. In a statement on social media, Zelensky denounced what he described as a “barbaric Russian strike with an aerial bomb,”......

US Supreme court allows anti-immigrant raids

The US Supreme Court temporarily lifted restrictions on federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, a decision seen as a victory for the Trump administration and a setback for immigrant rights advocates. The ruling, backed by the six conservative justices, overturned a lower court order that had blocked......

Rising temperatures linked to more sodas and ice cream among Americans

Climate change may worsen public health in the United States by increasing the consumption of sugary foods and drinks, according to a new study published Monday. Researchers warn that higher temperatures encourage Americans to consume more sodas, juices, and frozen desserts, especially among lower-income......

IAEA hopes to resume nuclear inspections in Iran soon

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is seeking to restart its full monitoring mission in Iran after months of suspended cooperation. On Monday, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed cautious optimism that an agreement could be reached “in the coming days,” while warning......

US Supreme Court allows racial profiling checks to resume in Los Angeles

The US Supreme Court, dominated by a conservative majority, has temporarily authorized the Trump administration to resume racial profiling checks on individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants in Southern California. The decision, announced Monday, overturns previous rulings by a federal......