Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community
In recent years the Christian community has been split between some who supported Hezbollah and some who oppose Hezbollah.
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Iran, Egypt decry Seattle WC 'Pride Match,' residents have no plans to tone down celebrations
ICC bureau says prosecutor Khan should be fired for 'non-consensual sexual contact'
Kremlin says Russia is only interested in upholding understandings on Ukraine reached with the US
Journalists forced into exile rise sharply worldwide, Afghanistan accounts for almost half
Reporters Without Borders, known by its French acronym RSF, said it supported 1,468 journalists between 2021 and 2025 who fled threats, imprisonment, or threats to their lives.
UK, France, Germany issue joint statement of concern about Chinese activities off coast of Taiwan
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and its military operates around the island on an almost daily basis.
Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
South Korea's military says it detained a North Korean soldier near border
Yonhap News Agency reported the soldier expressed an intention to defect to South Korea, without citing a source.
Two more suspects arrested for drone attack plot on White House UFC event
According to the DOJ, William Lee Spartacus Falkner and Jordan W. Rincker were both charged with conspiracy to commit murder for their alleged roles in the plot.
Train service resuming after nationwide IT disruption fixed, German railway operator says
"Our IT experts have been working non-stop to resolve the issue - and have succeeded," a spokesperson for the company said, adding services were now gradually resuming.
A play called ‘The Zionists’ turns the post-Oct. 7 discourse into a dysfunctional family drama
The new play is set to run through July 3 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and follows a family on vacation as they navigate their conflicting views on Israel in the post-Oct. 7 world.
Iran president says missile program will never be included in US MoU
The Iranian president stated that its missile program "was not in the MoU and never will be", adding that regional peace can only be achieved through honest discussion and cooperation.
Nancy Guthrie died after abduction, note adressed to media alleges- report
CBS reported that law enforcement asked media outlets to refrain from publishing details of the notes while officials investigated Guthrie’s disappearance.
US military seeks $80b. to replenish stockpiles after Iran war operations
The additional $80 billion request from Congress for the Iran war comes as officials lobby lawmakers and debate intensifies over defense spending, military readiness, and the impact on US households.
