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Lebanon’s Ramadan Ends Quietly as War Disrupts Eid Celebrations

March 21, 2026

This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Lebanon didn’t bring the usual excitement. The holiday, which marks the end of Ramadan, was overshadowed by war and displacement. Israel’s strikes and Hezbollah’s involvement have turned a time meant for family gatherings into a scene of hardship. Over a million people ha

finance

Tech Titans: Microsoft and Alphabet in the AI Race

December 12, 2025

Microsoft and Alphabet are two of the biggest names in tech, and they're both making big moves in AI. Microsoft has been busy expanding its cloud services, especially in India. They're investing a whopping $17. 5 billion to build more data centers and boost their cloud capacity. This is part of thei

politics

Diplomatic Shuffle: Iran and Lebanon's Foreign Ministers Switch Plans

December 12, 2025

Lebanon and Iran are playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji turned down an offer to visit Tehran, but he didn't slam the door shut on talks. Instead, he sent an invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to come to Beirut for a chat. Araqchi, w

politics

US Military Build-Up in Venezuela: Echoes of Past Interventions

November 1, 2025

In Venezuela, the US is amping up military pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, stirring memories of past interventions in Latin America. The US has labeled Maduro a narco-terrorist and is taking strong action against him. Back in the day, leaders like Salvador Allende in Chile and Rafael Trujillo

lifestyle

Finding Home: Migrants Reflect on a Decade in Europe

August 7, 2025

A decade ago, Europe saw a massive influx of migrants seeking refuge from conflict and poverty. Many found new homes in countries like Italy, Germany, and Belgium, but the journey to truly belong is far from over. Four migrants share their stories of struggle, adaptation, and the ongoing search for

politics

Gaza Family Devastated by Israeli Air Strike

May 24, 2025

A tragic event unfolded in Gaza when an Israeli air strike hit the home of a local doctor. The strike resulted in the deaths of nine of her ten children. The doctor, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, works at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Her husband and one of her children were injured but survived. The strik

sports

Middleweight Showdown: Cannonier Faces Rodrigues at UFC Vegas 102

February 16, 2025

The UFC's return to Las Vegas brought a packed card with some surprising results. The main event featured Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues. Cannonier, who had lost three of his last five fights, was looking to turn things around. Meanwhile, Rodrigues, with four wins in his last five, was riding

politics

Trump Ends Protection for Former Aides, Despite Iran Threats

January 24, 2025

Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under

entertainment

Boiler Room Joins Superstruct Entertainment

January 16, 2025

Superstruct Entertainment has recently taken over the live online music platform, Boiler Room, from Dice. Boiler Room will continue to use Dice for its ticketing services. While the financial terms of the deal are under wraps, it's clear that Superstruct sees potential in Boiler Room's unique approa

politics

Lebanon's Army Chief Becomes New President

January 9, 2025

Lebanon's parliament elected Joseph Aoun, the country's army commander, as president after a long presidential vacancy of over two years. The vote happened soon after a ceasefire ended a 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group. Aoun was backed by the U. S. and Saudi