Beirut, January 11, 2025 — After decades of dominating Lebanon’s political and military landscape, Hezbollah’s once-unshakable hold is showing signs of significant erosion. A combination of military losses, shifting regional alliances, and internal political shifts has left the Shiite militant group and its patron, Iran, grappling with a new and uncertain reality. Changing Dynamics in […]
Beirut, January 11, 2025 — After more than two years of political paralysis, Lebanon has elected General Joseph Aoun as its 14th president, marking a critical turning point for a nation grappling with profound economic and political crises. 61-year-old army chief succeeds Michel Aoun (no relation), whose term ended in October 2022, leaving a leadership
In a move that has sent shockwaves through European politics, billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the country’s upcoming national election. During a live-streamed discussion with Alice Weidel, AfD’s candidate for chancellor, Musk urged voters to rally behind the party, warning of dire consequences if
New York — In a case that underscores the chilling nexus of organized crime, international arms trafficking, and global security threats, Takeshi Ebisawa, an alleged leader of Japan’s notorious Yakuza syndicate, has pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking nuclear materials, narcotics, and weapons. U.S. Department of Justice announced a plea on Wednesday, following a years-long
The Israeli military has announced the discovery of the body of Yousef Zyadna, a 53-year-old Bedouin Arab who had been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack. Zyadna’s remains were recovered on Tuesday from an underground tunnel in the Sourn Rafah region. This development came alongside unsettling evidence regarding
A heated debate has erupted over the UK government’s handling of grooming gang scandals, with Labour MP Jess Phillips and billionaire Elon Musk taking opposing stances. The controversy highlights tensions between local and national approaches to combating child sexual exploitation, as well as the role of high-profile figures in influencing public discourse. Root of Dispute
Palantir, one of the biggest gainers in the S&P 500 last year rising more than 340%, was down for a third straight day in premarket, losing more than 2%. Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices shed about 2.2% after a downgrade by HSBC. Data released Wednesday morning showed private-sector job creation in December eased more than expected,
As diplomatic efforts continue between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, significant obstacles remain, despite indications that Hamas has approved an Israeli list of 34 hostages for release in the first phase of a potential agreement. Negotiations, which have been marred by setbacks, false starts, and mistrust, have reached a fragile
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck the remote Tibetan plateau on Tuesday morning, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The quake, which hit at 9:05 a.m. local time, was centered in Tingri County, near the border with Nepal, and was felt across the Himalayan region, including Nepal, Bhutan, and north
Apple is under increasing pressure to withdraw its controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature that has produced inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones. Feature, designed to summarize breaking news notifications, has drawn criticism after generating completely false claims. A prominent news organization initially raised concerns in December about the feature misrepresenting its journalism. Apple, however,
