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Nabih Berri confirms U.S. envoy's visit as 'Last diplomatic opportunity'

Lebanon

Nabih Berri confirms U.S. envoy's visit as 'Last diplomatic opportunity'

Nabih Berri, the speaker of the Lebanese Parliament and a close ally of Hezbollah, confirmed in an interview with Al-Arabiya on Sunday that U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein will visit Lebanon on Monday. He described the visit as the United States' "last opportunity" to reach a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Malaria fully eradicated in Egypt

Egypt

Malaria fully eradicated in Egypt

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday that malaria has been completely eradicated in Egypt, marking the culmination of nearly a century of efforts to eliminate the disease.

Sudanese army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander

Sudan

Sudanese army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander

Sudan's army said on Sunday a commander from its foe the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had defected with some of his troops, in what would be the first such move by a senior figure since the sides started fighting more than 18 months ago.

The return of Future TV in Lebanon

Lebanon

The return of Future TV in Lebanon

Future TV, once a major Lebanese television network, has officially resumed its online presence. Hussein Wajé, media advisor to Saad Hariri, leader of the Future Movement, announced that the station’s website and social media platforms are back online as of Sunday. 

Pope Francis canonizes 14 new Saints, including 11 martyrs from Syria

Religion

Pope Francis canonizes 14 new Saints, including 11 martyrs from Syria

In a solemn ceremony held on St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Francis elevated 14 new figures of the Church to sainthood. Among them were 11 martyrs from Damascus, who were killed in July 1860 in Syria, under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, and have since become symbols of Christian persecution.

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