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US Backs Lebanon’s Authority Over War, Peace Decisions
Beirut: The US Embassy in Beirut announced on Thursday that decisions regarding war and peace should be solely the responsibility of the Lebanese state. The
Russia Detains Former UK Embassy Security Guard on Suspicion of High Treason
Moscow: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday the detention of a former security guard from the British Embassy in Moscow. The individual, a
BDS Co-Founder Dismisses Adidas Apology Over Israeli Soldier Campaign as ‘Empty Talk’
Tel aviv: The Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has labeled the apology by Adidas regarding an ad campaign featuring an amputee Israeli soldier
Germany Tests Nationwide Alert Systems Amid Growing Disaster and Conflict Scenarios
Germany: Germany held a nationwide warning day on Thursday, testing sirens, smartphone alerts, and other channels used to warn the public in a crisis or
ECB Raises Key Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points Amid Inflation Concerns
Brussels: The European Central Bank increased its three key interest rates by 25 basis points to combat ongoing inflation pressures fueled by the Middle East
46 Days Before Israel Election, Neither Bloc Assured of Forming Government
Jerusalem: With 46 days to go before Israel’s general election, the country faces a political deadlock as opinion polls show neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s
Nearly 400 Sudanese Return Home from Egypt Under Voluntary Program
Khartoum: A total of 392 Sudanese nationals returned home from Egypt under a voluntary return program Thursday, with the latest group including teachers, students, and