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Peace Lost as Football Dream Shattered

July 9, 2026

In Gaza City, a sudden explosion just before the Egypt‑Argentina World Cup match took an unexpected toll. Mohamed al‑Wahidi, a senior aid worker with Egypt’s relief agency, was killed when his car in the Sabra district was struck. The blast also claimed the lives of a taxi driver and two young boys,

sports

Bangladesh Takes on Australia in a Storm‑Ready ODI

June 11, 2026

The second One Day International between Bangladesh and Australia is set to begin under sunny skies, but a quick look at the weather says it could change. Early morning showers are expected around the Sher‑E‑Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, but experts say they should clear before play star

politics

Village Lost in Conflict

April 30, 2026

A quiet parking lot near Beirut’s coast holds a makeshift sign that says “Kfar Kila welcomes you. ” The sign is taped to a traffic light pole beside a tarp tent that now serves as a home for Hassan Yahya. The cardboard board is the only reminder of a village that once thrived along Lebanon’s souther

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Life in limbo: A gay activist's fight for safety in America

April 23, 2026

Hossam Mohamed, known to friends as Maha, came to Maine in 2023 seeking safety from persecution in Egypt for his sexuality and LGBTQ+ activism. He found temporary refuge in a tight-knit community where his energy and joy made him a beloved figure. But in August, his life flipped when immigration off

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Tragic Loss Just Before the Truce

April 18, 2026

In a quiet town in southern Lebanon, a man named Hassan Abu Khalil had survived weeks of fighting. He was the only one left after his family was hit by a sudden strike from Israel in the final moments before a ceasefire. The attack took 13 lives and left many others buried under rubble. The fightin

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Australia’s Leader Heads to Brunei and Malaysia for Fuel Talks

April 12, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to travel from April 14 to 17, stopping first in Brunei’s Bandar Seri Begawan and then in Kuala Lumpur. He will sit down with Bruneian ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss how the two countries can help

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Djibouti’s President Secures Another Term Amid Questionable Elections

April 11, 2026

President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo

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Cafe Beside a Bombed Building

March 18, 2026

A building that once housed homes near Beirut’s center has turned into a cafe. Israel warned residents early Wednesday to leave before dropping an airstrike on the spot. Ahmad Aalwan and his family live above the cafe; they watched the attack from a safer distance. The cafe, called Zahyre,

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Prime Minister Says Lebanon Won’t Get Involved in Dangerous Conflicts

February 28, 2026

Lebanon’s leader, Nawaf Salam, told people on Saturday that the country would not let itself be pulled into risky battles. He was speaking after Israel and the United States carried out attacks on Iran, a move that has raised tensions in the region. Salam’s message was aimed at Hezbollah, an Iran‑ba

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Israel Signals Strong Warning to Lebanon Over Possible Involvement in U. S. -Iran Tensions

February 24, 2026

Israel has hinted that it would respond with force to Lebanon if the militant group Hezbollah joins any conflict between the United States and Iran. The message, reported by Lebanese officials, suggests that Israel could target civilian sites such as the airport in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Ministe