Diplomatic thaw in Israel-Syria-Lebanon triangle

A quiet competition is emerging between Syria and Lebanon over engagement with Israel. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met twice in Paris in two months with Ron Dermer, a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reuters...

Beirut district refuses to succumb to Lebanon's divisions

On a building on a corner of Beirut's Hamra Street, where for decades crooked letters on an aging marquee announced a concert by the Egyptian singer Mohammed Mounir, there is now a new sign: Lebanese National Theater. On September 13, for the...

Lebanon City Police charge man for allegedly firing shotgun at 9th St. night club

Art, culture and heritage come together at Pakistan Jashn-e-Azadi festival 2025

The spirit of patriotism, art, and cultural pride came alive at the Pakistan Jashn-e-Azadi (Celebration of Freedom) Festival 2025, a two-day commemorative event in honour of Pakistan’s Independence Day, held at the Pakistan Association Dubai, Oud...

Lebanon’s Logan Large Aiming High in His Senior Season

LEBANON, Ore. — For Lebanon High School senior Logan Large, this fall represents more than just another football season, it’s the final chapter of his high school career. The wide receiver has been a key playmaker for the Warriors, and as he...

World's worst TV pranks from fake plane crash and spoof ISIS abduction to footballer forced to kneel for his own 'execution' to cruel 'dead child' trick

RAW VID TO BE HERO'D - 3496149 They may be planned with the best of intentions, but while most TV pranks are meant as lighthearted fun these bad taste jokes turned out to be anything but a laughing matter. Unwitting participants put through abject...

Sweet Life Music to lead outdoor service [Religion Digest]

• Salem-Berne United Methodist Church, 292 Salem Church Road, Tilden Township, will hold an outdoor worship service and concert led by Matt and Carol Frigm of Sweet Life Music at 10 a.m. on Aug. 31. A free will offering will be taken, and a time...

Week 1 football: Palmyra grabs second-half momentum vs. Lebanon

FREDERICKSBURG — It took some time for the action to get started, but the Cougars were rolling by the end of Week 1’s first contest. Lebanon and Palmyra met at Northern Lebanon's Frederick Gahres Stadium for a fourth consecutive season-opening...

Does YSL support Israel? Fashion, politics, and boycott movements

In early 2025, a digital advert opened with the Palestinian rapper Saint Levant (Marwan Abdelhamid) advertising the launch of YSL’s new Paris restaurant, Saint Laurent Sushi Park. Saint Levant has incurred a lot of criticisms of his argumentative...

Travis McDannell, special teams lead Palmyra past Lebanon

It took until the third quarter for either team to score, but Palmyra was able to surge past Lebanon to pick up a season-opening, 30-0 win on Friday night. Travis McDannell opened the scoring for the Cougars with a 14-yard run in the third...

How to watch Man City vs Tottenham today: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, team news

The Man City vs Tottenham live stream is a heavyweight clash this early in the Premier League 2025/26 season, not least after the sides won their respective opening fixtures 4-0 and 3-0. City purred in winning by four goals at Wolves. An Erling...

The Fashion Insider Diary: L'alingi founder Alia Zaki on mastering style with bags of personality

You may not know her by name, but you’ve almost certainly seen your favourite celebrity arm themselves with one of her creations. Alia Zaki founded her beloved luxury accessories brand L'alingi back in 2017, bringing her crystal-dotted,...

Kambitsis ready for sports campaign at Mt. Lebanon

Kris Kambitsis works out during summer preseason football camp at Mt. Lebanon. Time passes quickly, even at age 17. Just ask Kris Kambitsis of Mt. Lebanon. He is embarking on his final athletic campaign as a running back and linebacker for the...

Lebanon bans acro-paragliding following fatal accident

Lebanon's Youth and Sports Ministry has officially banned the practice of acro-paragliding across the country following the death of young paragliding enthusiast Omar Sinjer. In a new circular issued by Minister Nora Bayrakdarian, the ministry...

Vivian Carper’s 3 goals powers Middletown girls soccer past Lebanon

Vivian Carper, Eliza Artell and Zoey Buffington contributed on three goals apiece as Middletown rolled by Lebanon 8-0 in girls soccer play Friday, Carper scored three goals, Artell had 2 goals and an assist and Buffington had a goal and two...

Adrian Delgado hits for three goals in Middletown boys soccer win over Lebanon

Adrian Delgado had a hat trick, Nolan Berstler scored two goals and Middletown rolled past Lebanon 10-0 in non-league boys soccer action Friday. Ian Shaffer and Ben Yeich each had a goal and an assist for the Blue Raiders. Tyson Snyder had 2...

World Food and Music Festival: List of vendors, music lineup and more you need to know

IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. NEW AT 650 MORE IOWANS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY U.S. CITIZENS. A NATURALIZATION CEREMONY WAS HELD TO KICK OFF THE START OF WORLD FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DES MOINES. IT HAPPENED ON THE MAIN STAGE IN WESTERN GATEWAY PARK IN...

Lebanese adventurer Omar Sanjar dies after falling into the sea during training

A Lebanese paragliding enthusiast died in a tragic accident on Wednesday, when his glider crashed into the sea off the coast of Jounieh in Beirut. The incident was captured on camera. According to reports in the Lebanese media, Omar Sanjar, a...

Lebanese officials announce start of disarming Palestinian camps

Lebanon's army escorted weapons out of a Palestinian refugee camp on Thursday in what officials described as the first step in disarming the shelters. The weapons were removed from the Burj Al Barajneh camp on a pickup truck under the guard of...

Frisco ISD sports teams achieve high placements in preseason state and area rankings

Frisco Independent School District teams have received significant recognition in preseason rankings as the fall sports season begins. With cross country, team tennis, and volleyball already underway, and football set to start soon, anticipation...