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Israel Strikes Lebanon: IDF Says It Hit Hezbollah Site in Yater, 1 Wounded
Jerusalem, September 16: The Israeli military said that it struck a Hezbollah command site in southern Lebanon, as cross-border tensions persist despite a ceasefire. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Israeli drones fired two missiles...
Lebanese scholarship beneficiaries showcase research at UniMAC seminar
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has hosted the fourth edition of the Graduate Seminar for Lebanese Community Scholarship beneficiaries, in partnership with the Embassy of Lebanon in Ghana. The event, held at the South...
Lebanon’s new housing plan aims to balance conservation and affordable housing
Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. LEBANON — A group of around 20 people gathered last week to talk about how advocates for land conservation might work together with developers as the city creates a...
Religion meets realpolitik: Why Iran fears Azerbaijan’s independent diplomacy
By Punhan Sariyev | AzerNews The intersection of religion and diplomacy has throughout history been a source of contradictions, antagonism, and ambiguous perceptions. In particular, the tendency of religious authorities towards sectarianism and...
Amir reviews regional issues with leaders of Arab and Muslim world
QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with leaders of Arab and Muslim world on the sidelines of the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, convened in Doha on Monday, in response to the Israeli attack on...
Lebanese dancer defies extremist threats and social norms with his sold-out performances
Alexandre Paulikevitch put on his white dress and wig and danced his way to center stage, knowing that the extremist groups who had threatened him before his controversial recital might be waiting for him outside the theater. The Lebanese dancer's...
Arab, Islamic leaders express solidarity with Qatar, seek to deter Israel
From left to right, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari, Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi, OIC Assistant Secretary-General Ambassador Youssef Al-Dobeay and Arab League Deputy Secretary-General Hossam...
Bryan Singer Directed a Secret Film Starring Jon Voight About Israeli Occupation of Lebanon
After nearly a decade away from Hollywood, Bryan Singer is looking to make a comeback with a new film that’s already sparking controversy. The X-Men and Superman Returns director, who hasn’t worked in the industry since being fired from Bohemian...
Tehran supports Muslim nations in confronting Israel’s ‘terrorizing’ violence: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for Muslim nations confronting the “Israeli scourge” terrorizing the region. His comments come amid heightened tensions following Israeli missile strikes...
Iran president urges Muslim states to sever all ties with 'Israel'
Ahead of a Qatar summit, Iran’s president calls for economic, cultural, and social measures to counter Israeli aggression and strengthen Muslim solidarity. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Muslim nations to unite and sever all ties with...
Lebanese dancer defies extremist threats and social norms
Beirut, Sept. 14: Alexandre Paulikevitch put on his white dress and wig and danced his way to center stage, knowing that the extremist groups who had threatened him before his controversial recital might be waiting for him outside the theater. The...
Lebanese Lawmaker Defends Hezbollah’s Arms, Warns Disarmament Serves Zionist Expansionist Agenda
Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Ezzedine (Photo via social media) In a powerful statement issued on Saturday, September 13, 2025, Hassan Ezzedine, a prominent Lebanese lawmaker and member of the Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, which represents...
Judge rules: Mahmoud Khalil to be deported
Court documents filed Wednesday reveal that Immigration Judge Jamee Comans has mandated the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria or Syria, with allegations centered on omitted details from his permanent residency application. NBC News reported...
Indiana's first lady helps promote health literacy to Boone County kids
Boone County kids wearing blue hero capes and masks learned how living a healthy lifestyle can be a superpower in the company of Indiana First Laide Maureen Braun on Monday evening. The Boys and Girls Club of Boone County’s Lebanon Unit have...
Mahmoud Khalil will fight against new deportation order
The Palestinian activist has less than 30 days to appeal a deportation order from the US. [Getty] Following an immigration judge's decision to deport Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University Palestinian activist is working to challenge the...
Christian leaders sign letter claiming 'Christian Zionism' is being used to justify oppression
By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Saturday, September 13, 2025 A view of the damage to the Holy Family church in Gaza City following an Israeli strike on the church, in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on July 17, 2025. An Israeli...
Hamas official targeted by Israel appears in first interview following Qatar strike
Hamas official Osama Hamdan speaks next to Ghazi Hamad as they attend a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, November 2, 2023. Photo: Reuters Connect by Alaa Al-Marjani Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad, who was one of the targets of the...
Catholic Community Bids Farewell to Fr. Sony Joseph After 12 Years of Service
Monrovia, Liberia- Parishioners of Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church, St. Joseph Parish, entrusted to the Salesians of Don Bosco, gathered in large numbers for a heartfelt farewell Mass in honor of Rev. Fr. Sony Joseph Pottenplackal SDB, as he...
48 hours in Dundee: explore a vibrant blend of history, innovation and culture
Although Scotland is not exactly synonymous with sunshine, Dundee has long held the title of the country’s sunniest city. In the Victorian era, it was made famous by its three Js – jute, jam and journalism. Fast forward 150 years or so, and it...
Muslim leaders call for more government action to mend 'severely fractured relationship'
Members of the Australian Muslim community have called for more government action to combat discrimination after the special envoy to combat Islamophobia handed down his "long-awaited" report on Friday. He said Islamophobia had never been "fully...