Lebanon’s tourism sector is showing early signs of recovery as the summer season reaches its peak, with increasing numbers of incoming travelers and improving booking rates offering renewed optimism to businesses after months of uncertainty caused by regional security developments. Industry stakeholders say the gradual return of expatriate Lebanese and regional visitors is helping revive […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will no longer travel to the United States next week, his office announced on Thursday, citing the postponement of the funeral of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham as the reason for the change in plans. Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003, was one of the Republican […]
Norway striker Alexander Sørloth has been subjected to a wave of online abuse, including death threats, following his country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the hands of England in the quarter-finals. The abuse came after Norway’s defeat on Saturday in Miami, where Sørloth missed a crucial opportunity while his team held a […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States could assume control of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting Washington should be compensated for safeguarding one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. Speaking in a phone interview with Fox News’ “Fox & Friends”, Trump said the U.S. could potentially oversee the vital […]
Thousands of Egyptian fans gathered outside New Alamein International Airport on Friday to welcome home the national football team following its landmark performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transforming the airport surroundings into a festive scene of celebration. Although Egypt’s journey ended in the Round of 16 with a 3-2 defeat to reigning champions […]
Israeli media reports have revealed that Yair Netanyahu, the eldest son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has legally changed his name to Yonatan Hon, according to official tax documents recently submitted to Israeli authorities. According to the newspaper Haaretz, tax filings for 2026 were registered under the new name while retaining the same identification […]
Saudi Arabia is redefining its role in the global energy landscape through Vision 2030, shifting from being primarily one of the world’s most reliable oil suppliers to becoming a diversified global energy powerhouse focused on innovation, sustainability, and long-term economic growth. The transformation reflects a strategic shift in how the Kingdom leverages its natural resources, […]
Nejmeh SC were crowned 2026 Lebanese Cup champions after securing a deserved 2-0 victory over Hekmeh in the tournament’s final, held on Wednesday evening at President Fouad Chehab Municipal Stadium in Jounieh. The win earned Nejmeh their ninth Lebanese Cup title, further cementing the club’s place among Lebanon’s most successful football teams. Meanwhile, Hekmeh’s hopes […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is projected to become the highest-grossing tournament in FIFA history, with expected revenues reaching $13 billion, according to a comparative overview of previous World Cup editions. The tournament’s operational costs are estimated at around $3 billion, resulting in […]
Russia announced on Monday that it had carried out a large-scale military strike targeting Kyiv and several other locations across Ukraine, employing long-range precision-guided weapons and drones launched from the air, land, and sea. In a statement published on Telegram, the Russian Ministry of Defense said the operation targeted military installations, energy infrastructure in and […]
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