Trump OKs plan for independent cyber command President Donald Trump has approved a long-delayed Pentagon plan to create an independent and more aggressive cyber command in order to beef up cyberwar operations against Daesh (ISIS) and other foes.
Trump OKs plan for independent cyber command President Donald Trump has approved a long-delayed Pentagon plan to create an independent and more aggressive cyber command in order to beef up cyberwar operations against Daesh (ISIS) and other foes.
Army offensive against Daesh ‘within hours’ After weeks of preparation, the Lebanese Army is set to launch within hours an offensive against Daesh (ISIS) militants entrenched on the outskirts of two border towns, a security source told The Daily Star Friday.
Lula in unlikely bid to retake presidency Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has never taken the easy path but the onetime shoeshine-boy-turned-political-giant embarked on his most audacious challenge yet: to recapture the presidency – and avoid prison.
Salameh repeats BDL commitment to monetary policy Central Bank Gov. Riad Salameh seized the opportunity of the book launch of “Payment Systems in Lebanon” Friday to reiterate that Banque du Liban was fully committed to the monetary policy established over the last 24 years.
Salameh repeats BDL commitment to monetary policy Central Bank Gov. Riad Salameh seized the opportunity of the book launch of “Payment Systems in Lebanon” Friday to reiterate that Banque du Liban was fully committed to the monetary policy established over the last 24 years.
Firms flock to Syria fair, eyes on reconstruction Lured by potentially enormous contracts for reconstruction work in war-torn Syria, international companies have laid out their wares at the Damascus International Fair for the first time in six years.
How euro likely to fare against world currencies Don’t get distracted by Thursday’s ECB-driven slump: The euro has been redrawing the global currency map on its journey to multiyear highs.
Give terror no quarter Spain’s maritime rescue services saved over 600 migrants Thursday who were trying to cross the Mediterranean from Morocco.
Give terror no quarter Spain’s maritime rescue services saved over 600 migrants Thursday who were trying to cross the Mediterranean from Morocco.
Ikigai: destressing, the Japanese way With so many uncertainties, instabilities and surprising changes that have been happening in this world, accumulating with our personal and professional volatility, stress has been surrounding our lives from different corners.
Russia reaps blowback from covert campaign Intelligence officers sometimes talk about “blowback,” when covert actions go bad and end up damaging the country that initiated them.
Bayern claim opening win Robert Lewandowski converted a second-half penalty, awarded by a video assistant referee intervention, as champions Bayern Munich opened the 2017-2018 Bundesliga season with a 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen Friday.
Bayern claim opening win Robert Lewandowski converted a second-half penalty, awarded by a video assistant referee intervention, as champions Bayern Munich opened the 2017-2018 Bundesliga season with a 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen Friday.
Nishikori to miss rest of season with injury Japan’s Kei Nishikori will miss the rest of the 2017 season after tearing a tendon in his right wrist, his manager said Wednesday.
Mayweather and McGregor to fight in small gloves Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor got their wish to fight in smaller gloves, but not before being chastised by a Nevada boxing official for using the issue to hype their fight later this month.
Oh Mo! Farah gets golden send-off from media British athletics legend Mo Farah was hailed by the British media Sunday despite his glorious track career ending with defeat in the 5,000-meter world championships final.
Destroy it, then run for your life Sursock Museum’s Twin Galleries is nowadays staging a two-piece exhibition of recent work by Damascus-born Hrair Sarkissian.
Destroy it, then run for your life Sursock Museum’s Twin Galleries is nowadays staging a two-piece exhibition of recent work by Damascus-born Hrair Sarkissian.
How does Luis Fonsi savor his 'Despacito' success? Slowly The global phenomenon "Despacito" may be overwhelming to many, but not to Luis Fonsi - even when it has transformed him into a 24/7 globe-trotter. The Puerto Rican sensation considers it a real blessing that the megahit arrived two decades into his career.
Star Wars Obi Wan spinoff in the works Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry is in early talks to direct a “Star Wars” spinoff about Jedi master Obi Wan Kenobi, U.S. media reported Thursday.
British actor John Cleese receives career award at Sarajevo Film Festival British actor and comedian John Cleese received the honorary lifetime achievement award at the Sarajevo Film Festival on Wednesday in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Corpses in the New York subway’s closets It’s a largely overlooked but gory reality of the New York City subway system that when someone takes their own life by jumping in front of a train, police need to find a place to put the mutilated body until a medical examiner truck arrives.
Corpses in the New York subway’s closets It’s a largely overlooked but gory reality of the New York City subway system that when someone takes their own life by jumping in front of a train, police need to find a place to put the mutilated body until a medical examiner truck arrives.
Australian researchers in peanut allergy breakthrough Australian researchers have reported a major breakthrough in the relief of deadly peanut allergy with the discovery of a long-lasting treatment they say offers hope that a cure will soon be possible
Dogs find a safe haven with benevolent volunteer Over 100 dogs have found a safe haven under the Zahrani Bridge in south Lebanon.
US digital rights group slams tech firms for barring neo-Nazis A digital rights group based in San Francisco on Thursday criticized several internet companies for removing neo-Nazi groups from servers and services, saying the actions were "dangerous" and threatened free expression online
Summer lovin’? Not in EU’s tourist hotspots Chronic overcrowding in some of Europe’s beloved tourism hotspots is fueling an angry backlash, from polite protest to “Go Home” graffiti and even physical intimidation.
My Aston Martin: The secret of my ‘success’ I had a business meeting a few days ago, and at it didn’t go well.
