New war is coming – UN
NEW YORK (Agencies): The world is on the brink of a catastrophe, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, pointing to the risks of a potential devastating conflict between…
Lebanese newspaper introduces ‘AI President’ in effort to break political deadlock
LONDON: A Lebanese newspaper has launched what it claims is the world’s first artificial intelligence tool designed to assume presidential duties for a nation, in an attempt to break the…
Germany Warns of Potential Israeli-Lebanese War
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany has issued a warning about the escalating tension in the Israeli-Lebanese border region, citing a “real” risk of escalation. The announcement was made by Foreign Ministry spokesman…
Israel Reportedly Preparing for Potential Invasion of Lebanon
BEIRUT (Agencies): According to Lebanese broadcaster LBCI, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ready to wage a full-scale war against Hezbollah, the pro-Palestinian armed group in Lebanon. The development comes…
Lebanese journalist Nabila Awad refuses award from culture minister
LONDON (Agencies): Lebanese news presenter Nabila Awad has refused to receive an award from the minister of culture in objection to his political stances and ministerial decisions. Awad, who works…
Hamas deputy killed in Beirut blast
BEIRUT (Agencies): A drone strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut has killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri. The Palestinian militants and local security sources blamed the attack on Israel,…
Hezbollah targets 3 Israeli military sites
BEIRUT (Agencies): Hezbollah announced on Saturday that its fighters had targeted three Israeli military sites along Lebanon’s southern border, resulting in “many casualties and injuries among Israeli soldiers”, Anadolu Agency…
Lebanon parliament extends army chief’s job, avoiding vacuum
BEIRUT (Agencies): Lebanese lawmakers on Friday extended the army chief’s mandate, averting a military power vacuum as the country faces spill over of the Israel-Hamas war without a president or…