ICE raids are coming to San Francisco; Israel continues to restrict aid into Gaza; U.S. to support Ukrainian strikes inside Russia

Israel must allow UN agencies, including UNRWA, into Gaza to deliver aid, the International Court of Justice rules, and denies Israeli claims that Hamas had “infiltrated” UNRWA; Israel responds that UNRWA will “not set foot” in Gaza again....

Israel still fires on Lebanon almost a year after a ceasefire. Some predict the same for Gaza

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UN risks bankruptcy as resources shrink, SG Guterres warns

The United Nations headquarters are seen in New York City on July 31, 2025. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) Audio By Vocalize The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General...

Lebanon’s health minister clears Tannourine water after contamination concerns

Lebanon’s Health Minister, Rakan Nasreddine, stressed at a press conference that “the health of Lebanese citizens knows no color, sect, religion, or political affiliation. The Ministry of Health has always served, and will continue to serve, all...

Small Businesses Ask Lawmakers to Shield Skill Games from Big Taxes

About a hundred small business owners, vendors, and community backers met at the Hershey Italian Lodge this week to ask for fair rules and sensible taxes on Pennsylvania’s skill games. The event, part rally and part town debate, showed how these...

Syria and Lebanon are 'next pieces' in push for Middle East peace, US envoy says

US envoy Tom Barrack has said Syria and Lebanon are the “next two vital pieces” in moves towards peace in the Middle East envisioned in President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. But Lebanon's slow progress on disarming...

Lebanese judiciary demands $11 million for Hannibal Gaddafi’s release

The Lebanese judiciary decided on Friday to release Hannibal Gaddafi on bail set at $11 million, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. Hannibal Gaddafi’s lawyer, Laurent Bayon, told AFP that the defense team will appeal the bail...

Barrack urges Lebanon to act, warns of 'major confrontation' if it doesn't

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has urged Lebanon to act on the issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament, warning that there might be a “major confrontation” between Israel and Hezbollah if Beirut does not take serious steps. Barrack voiced his remarks in a...

Broken window of rear door for walk-in cooler: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, Oct. 20, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant? Cedar Crest High...

'Digital criminal' exposed in Lebanon? Social media account behind company-targeting blackmail trend

Report by Wissam Nasrallah, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian “I’ll send your photos to your family — I’ll expose you.” What once targeted individuals with explicit photos has evolved into blackmail using videos — sometimes about oil,...

Lebanon: Hannibal Gaddafi Released on $11 Million Bail After Ten Years in Detention

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Lebanese judiciary decided on Friday, October 17, 2025, to release Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, in exchange for a...

Beirut Port director says port committed to preserving national archive and cultural heritage

Beirut Port Chairman and Director General Omar Itani affirmed the port’s commitment to actively supporting national cultural initiatives and preserving Lebanon’s historical heritage. He noted that he had previously discussed this initiative during...

Un Faces ‘race To Bankruptcy’ As Guterres Unveils Sharply Reduced

The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026. The revised proposal...

Leaked: How British Intel Infiltrates Lebanon

[Source: ibcgroup.tv] In a markedly revealing September 22nd interview with The National, U.S. special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack made a number of stunning admissions about the state of play in Lebanon. Despite Western governments demanding for...

Lebanese judge orders release of Gaddafi's son on $11 million bail, issues travel ban

A judge on Friday ordered the release on bail of Hannibal Gaddafi, son of deposed Libyan ruler Moamer Gaddafi, after nearly a decade of pre-trial detention in Lebanon, a judicial official said. Lebanese authorities arrested Gaddafi in 2015 and...

Add Turkey to Financial Action Task Force Blacklist for Northern Cyprus Laundering

Conceived by the G7 at the end of the Cold War, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the international body most engaged in setting standards to combat money laundering and terror finance, and counter proliferation finance. It assesses each...

Lebanon approves release of late Libyan leader’s son Hannibal Muammar Gaddafi on $11 million bail, travel ban

Beirut, Lebanon – October 17, 2025 – In a decision that has ignited fresh debates over justice, historical grievances, and international relations, Lebanese judicial authorities approved the conditional release of Hannibal Muammar Gaddafi, the...

Lebanon officials approve formal hazmat contract with Lancaster County

Lebanon officials narrowly approved a proposed contract to officially allow the County Department of Emergency Services to provide hazmat services to Lancaster County. In a 2-1 vote Oct. 16, Lebanon County Commissioners approved an agreement...

Lebanese Judge Orders Hannibal Kadhafi’s Release On $11mn Bail

A judge on Friday ordered the release on bail of Hannibal Kadhafi, son of deposed Libyan ruler Moamer Kadhafi, after nearly a decade of pre-trial detention in Lebanon, a judicial official said. Lebanese authorities arrested Kadhafi in 2015 and...

Lebanese President: Israeli Aggression Systematic Policy to Destroy Productive Infrastructure Under False Pretexts

Lebanese President: Israeli Aggression Systematic Policy to Destroy Productive Infrastructure Under False Pretexts Beirut – Saba: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun condemned the Israeli attacks that targeted several towns in southern Lebanon...