Hezbollah deploys reserves following Israeli military drill Hezbollah drafted in extra-reservists to the southern border Sunday after Israeli Army launched a large-scale military exercise simulating war with the paramilitary group, a Lebanese security source told The Daily Star.
Hezbollah deploys reserves following Israeli military drill Hezbollah drafted in extra-reservists to the southern border Sunday after Israeli Army launched a large-scale military exercise simulating war with the paramilitary group, a Lebanese security source told The Daily Star.
Armed villagers guard strategic gateway to Nagorno-Karabakh Wearing camouflage and holding Kalashnikov rifles, volunteer villagers patrol a winding river in a Nagorno-Karabakh valley, defending a strategic area between the disputed region's capital and Armenia.
Insulting Muslims is an abuse of free speech, Iran's Zarif says Insulting Muslims is an "opportunistic" abuse of free speech, Iran's foreign minister said Monday, in an apparent reference to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron perceived to be critical of Islam.
Lebanese pound registers gains against dollar The Lebanese pound Saturday registered significant gains against the dollar, trading at around LL6,450 on the black market
Lebanese pound registers gains against dollar The Lebanese pound Saturday registered significant gains against the dollar, trading at around LL6,450 on the black market
Turkish lira drops to record low over US sanction threat The Turkish currency slid further Monday to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan challenged the United States to slap sanctions over his government’s decision to test its Russian-made air defense system.
Big week for Big Tech as earnings, hearings loom Big Tech is bracing for a tumultuous week marked by quarterly results likely to show resilience despite the pandemic, and fresh attacks from lawmakers ahead of the November 3 election.
Big week ahead for a nation on the brink The coming week is set to be a consequential one for Lebanon on multiple fronts, involving not only renewed impetus on the quest for a government, but also the start of talks regarding border demarcation and the upcoming anniversary of the Oct. 17 uprising that expressed the people’s frustration with the ruling elite.
Big week ahead for a nation on the brink The coming week is set to be a consequential one for Lebanon on multiple fronts, involving not only renewed impetus on the quest for a government, but also the start of talks regarding border demarcation and the upcoming anniversary of the Oct. 17 uprising that expressed the people’s frustration with the ruling elite.
Recovery and renewal at the UN The international community urgently needs new tools, ideas, and initiatives to meet the common threats and challenges faced by the United Nations’ 193 member countries.
Lebanese American voters and the US elections If Lebanese were allowed to participate in the upcoming American presidential elections, they would cast their votes based on their own political inclinations -- March 8 vs. March 14 rather Republican vs. Democrats.
Saints end Everton's unbeaten start Southampton ended Everton's unbeaten start to the season as goals from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams sealed a 2-0 win against the Premier League leaders Sunday.
Saints end Everton's unbeaten start Southampton ended Everton's unbeaten start to the season as goals from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams sealed a 2-0 win against the Premier League leaders Sunday.
Nadal must find another gear as Djokovic awaits in French Open final It’s a sign of the times that in mid-October we’re eagerly awaiting a Roland Garros final typically played in June. This year’s event has been a cold, gloomy affair categorized by intermittent rainfall and indoor matches
Tyronn Lue agrees to become next coach of LA Clippers Tyronn Lue, who coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA title, has agreed to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports Thursday.
Nurmagomedov stops Gaethje, announces retirement at UFC 254 Unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from mixed martial arts after stopping Justin Gaethje with a triangle choke early in the second round at UFC 254 Saturday night.
Hamilton record keeps 'greatest of all time' debate raging Damon Hill hailed Lewis Hamilton as the "GOAT" as he and Jackie Stewart led tributes on Monday following their compatriot's record-breaking 92nd win in Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix.
Over 60 exhibits damaged at Berlin museums In all, 63 works at the Pergamon Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Neues Museum were affected. There was no thematic link between the targeted works, and no pattern is discernible to the perpetrator’s approach
Over 60 exhibits damaged at Berlin museums In all, 63 works at the Pergamon Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Neues Museum were affected. There was no thematic link between the targeted works, and no pattern is discernible to the perpetrator’s approach
Vocalist brings modern touch to Islamic recitation Over the years, Mahmoud al-Tohamy has performed at international music festivals with the aim of ‘reintegrating religious chanting in humanist art’
Zemeckis makes Dahl’s ‘Witches’ a brighter affair There are scores of filmmakers who could have done a traumatising update of Roald Dahl's story, but this time they decided to soften the edges and lighten the tone
John Oliver has sewage plant named after him ‘At the end of this awful, awful year,' Oliver said, ‘what could be more important than evidence that, if we want to, we can come together, overcome our differences and sort our sh*t out’
Saudis shun 'made in Turkey' as rivalry deepens From pickled vine leaves to coffee and cheese, Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off the shelves after calls for a boycott, as rivalry between Riyadh and Ankara heats up.
Saudis shun 'made in Turkey' as rivalry deepens From pickled vine leaves to coffee and cheese, Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off the shelves after calls for a boycott, as rivalry between Riyadh and Ankara heats up.
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine produces immune response The COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford produces an immune response in both elderly and young people and adverse reactions were lower among the elderly, British drug maker AstraZeneca Plc said on Monday.
Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up security, officials said Sunday, as the emirate prepares to host the global Expo exhibition.
Greek ghost villages wake up for tourists The moonlight is the only light in the alleys of Mikro Chorio, the ancient capital of the Greek island of Tilos.
Tesla 'full self-driving' vehicles can't drive themselves Earlier this week, Tesla sent out its "full self-driving" software to a small group of owners who will test it on public roads.
South America ravaged by unprecedented drought and fires Under stress from a historic drought, large swathes of forest and wetlands in central South America known for their exceptional biodiversity have been ravaged by devastating fires.
