Update Situation in Lebanon is ‘very dangerous,’ International Monetary Fund warns

Situation in Lebanon is ‘very dangerous,’ International Monetary Fund warns

  • A year after Lebanese authorities committed to reforms ‘one would have expected more in terms of implementation and approval,’ says IMF mission chief
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Thousands of Israelis block streets in protest of judicial overhaul

Thousands of Israelis block streets in protest of judicial overhaul

  • Thousands of people carrying flags and signs marched on a Tel Aviv thoroughfare stopping traffic
  • Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan has stirred concern for Israel’s democratic health at home and abroad
By Reuters ·

Update TikTok congressional hearing: CEO Shou Chew grilled by US lawmakers

TikTok congressional hearing: CEO Shou Chew grilled by US lawmakers

  • CEO Shou Zi Chew said TikTok is at pivotal moment as he prepares to testify before Congress to address platform security concerns
  • US could demand TikTok's Chinese owners to divest their stakes or face a potential ban
By Reuters ·

Kuwait’s Al-Najat Charity distributes iftar meals to Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Kuwait’s Al-Najat Charity distributes iftar meals to Syrian refugees in Lebanon

  • Charity delegation joins refugees in Arsal to welcome Ramadan and hold Taraweeh prayers
By Arab News ·

Eager young Albanians risk everything for new future in UK

Eager young Albanians risk everything for new future in UK

  • UK interior minister Suella Braverman has described the arrivals as an ‘invasion on our southern coast’ — words that Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blasted as a ‘crazy narrative’
  • Britain is attractive to Albanians because it has a better economy and higher-paying jobs than neighboring countries such as Greece or Italy
By AP ·

British parliament blocks TikTok on all parliamentary devices

British parliament blocks TikTok on all parliamentary devices

  • Britain last week banned the Chinese-owned video app on government phones
  • The United States, Canada, Belgium and the European Commission have already banned the app from official devices
By AFP ·

British parliament blocks TikTok on all parliamentary devices

British parliament blocks TikTok on all parliamentary devices

  • Britain last week banned the Chinese-owned video app on government phones
  • The United States, Canada, Belgium and the European Commission have already banned the app from official devices
By AFP ·

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time men’s international caps record

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time men’s international caps record

  • The 38-year-old, who was dropped from the Portuguese starting XI during the World Cup in Qatar last year, won a 197th cap for his country
  • "Records are my motivation," Ronaldo told reporters
By AFP ·