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Obama responds to Trump’s "treason" accusations: “Absurd and outrageous statements”

In a rare public response, former U.S. President Barack Obama has rebuffed recent accusations made by Donald Trump, who claimed that Obama attempted to "steal" the 2016 presidential election. The former president’s spokesperson, Patrick Rodenbush, issued a strong statement on Wednesday,......

Lebanon opens applications for traffic management authority leadership

The Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities has officially launched a call for applications to fill key leadership positions at the country’s Traffic and Vehicle Management Authority, known as Nefaa. This includes the roles of board chairman, director-general, and board members. The announcement,......

Over 100 NGOs warn of mass famine in Gaza amid ongoing conflict

 More than a hundred humanitarian organizations have issued an urgent warning about the outbreak of a “mass famine” in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The alert comes as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepares for a diplomatic mission in Europe to finalize the creation of a humanitarian corridor. Despite......

Man charged for planting explosives on New York subway tracks and rooftops

 A 55-year-old man has been formally charged with placing at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in various locations across New York City, including subway tracks and residential rooftops in Manhattan, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Michael......

Aoun visits Bahrain as Lebanon seeks renewal of Gulf ties

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Manama on Tuesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. His trip marks a significant diplomatic move as Lebanon intensifies its efforts to restore and strengthen ties with Gulf countries, particularly after......

Volcanic haze and air pollution linger in Iceland after eruption

Volcanic haze and elevated air pollution levels continue to blanket parts of Iceland following the recent eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, authorities confirmed on Monday. The eruption, which began on Wednesday, is still active, with emissions coming from two craters. According to Hlynur......

“Enough is enough”: French unions launch petition opposing Bayrou’s budget plan

French trade unions have united to push back against the government’s latest budget directions, unveiled on July 15. In a rare show of unity, leading union federations — including the CGT, CFDT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, Unsa, FSU, and Solidaires — launched a petition this Tuesday on Change.org,......

Salam discusses ongoing financial reforms with French official Jacques de Lajugie

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met on Tuesday with Jacques de Lajugie, the international representative of the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, to discuss key financial reforms currently underway in Lebanon. During the meeting, held at the Grand Serail in Beirut, Prime Minister Salam and......

Bessent: No reason for fed chair powell to resign amid political pressure

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that there is currently no reason for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign, despite growing political pressure and criticism from President Donald Trump. “There is nothing at this time that suggests he should step down,” Bessent......

Anti-jihadist propaganda raids carried out in Berlin

Berlin authorities conducted a series of raids on Monday as part of an investigation targeting individuals suspected of spreading jihadist propaganda online, the capital’s criminal police office (LKA) and public prosecutor's office announced. The coordinated effort, named “Naschid Action......

Bolsonaro faces potential jail time over defiant public remarks

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro may face immediate imprisonment after allegedly violating a court order banning him from using social media. The warning was issued Monday by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who accused Bolsonaro of breaching restrictions imposed in the context of......

Ukraine and Russia to hold new peace talks in Turkey Amid ongoing attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that representatives from Kyiv and Moscow will meet again on Wednesday in Turkey in a renewed attempt to end over three years of war. The dialogue continues despite the "diametrically opposed" positions of both sides. This development......

Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport near Tel-Aviv

The Yemeni Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed Tuesday responsibility for an attack targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel-Aviv in Israel. According to the Israeli military, an incoming missile—launched from Yemen—was intercepted before it could reach its target. The Houthi forces, which......