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700 metres above Lebanon, Israel now sees everything

Lebanon

700 metres above Lebanon, Israel now sees everything

Israeli forces have reportedly taken control of Beaufort Castle,  known in Arabic as Qal'at al-Shaqif, a strategically commanding hilltop fortress in the Shebaa Heights of southern Lebanon, according to reports emerging on Sunday.

UAE economy hits $517 billion as non-oil sectors power ahead

United Arab Emirates

UAE economy hits $517 billion as non-oil sectors power ahead

The United Arab Emirates posted robust economic growth of 6.2% in 2025, with real GDP reaching 1.9 trillion AED ($517 billion), according to data released Sunday by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre.

Qatar's big night in Europe

Qatar

Qatar's big night in Europe

Paris Saint-Germain have retained the Champions League title, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw in the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday, a result that marks the pinnacle of one of the most audacious nation-branding exercises in sporting history.

Hezbollah rockets strike Christian village of Marjayoun

Lebanon

Hezbollah rockets strike Christian village of Marjayoun

Several rockets fired by Hezbollah struck the predominantly Christian village of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon overnight, causing damage to the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts school and the local church.

Thousands rally behind Özel in defiant Ankara protest

Turkey

Thousands rally behind Özel in defiant Ankara protest

Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court ruling that removed him from office and dealt a blow to President Tayyip Erdogan's challengers.

No deal yet: US threatens to resume war as Iran talks falter

Iran

No deal yet: US threatens to resume war as Iran talks falter

The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement.

Pentagon hosts historic Israel-Lebanon military meeting

Lebanon

Pentagon hosts historic Israel-Lebanon military meeting

The United States welcomed "constructive" discussions between Israeli and Lebanese military delegations at the Pentagon on Friday, following nine hours of talks aimed at advancing the security track of ongoing peace negotiations between the two countries.

PSG in the Final: The most expensive soft power play in history

Qatar

PSG in the Final: The most expensive soft power play in history

When Qatar's sovereign wealth fund quietly acquired Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on June 30, 2011, for an estimated €100 million, the stated ambition was clear: to project influence, reshape perception, and buy prestige on the world's biggest sporting stage.

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