The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched
A sharp warning has come from the national weather office, flagging Kingston and surrounding towns for potentially slick conditions as freezing rain sets in this evening. The alert, classified as a yellow-level warning, signals that the weather could create hazards or disrupt daily life. The fore
In a fresh move, Hezbollah has sent its top fighters back to the border zone of southern Lebanon, where they had previously withdrawn after last year’s conflict. Sources close to the group say these seasoned troops were ordered to confront Israeli tanks and block further advances, citing Khiyam a
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pushed its troops further into southern Lebanon, moving beyond the five posts it currently holds. This shift is part of a new forward defense strategy aimed at blocking potential attacks from the Hezbollah group, which has begun launching rockets and drones toward
Israel has stepped up its actions against Iran and its allies, turning what once seemed like a risky move into a strategic opportunity. For years the country worried that striking Iran would invite retaliation from Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese group backed by Tehran. Now, Israel and the Unit
Israel’s forces killed a top Hezbollah intelligence officer in an overnight strike, sparking a wave of air raids across Lebanon. The IDF said the target was responsible for gathering and sharing data on Israeli troops, aiding plans for attacks. In response to Hezbollah’s rocket and drone barrage—cla
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that Jeff and Lauren will serve as honorary chairs for its annual fundraising event, the Met Gala. This role is a step above being just sponsors; it places them at the top of the event’s lineup and near the museum’s iconic steps. The announcement came in a
Bitcoin’s safety is built on a type of math called ECDSA that current computers cannot crack. Some experts think that once powerful quantum machines exist, they could pull private keys from public ones once those public keys appear on the blockchain. If that happens, any coin whose public key is alr
In 2017, a chance meeting with Jeff Bezos left a lasting impression. Sitting at a dinner in Italy, the owner of the Washington Post spoke passionately about investing in journalism. He promised to grow the newsroom and turn the paper around. At the time, this was encouraging news. Many media outlets
Carlos Narvaez, the Red Sox's promising catcher, is aiming for a strong 2026 season after overcoming knee troubles that plagued his rookie year. His 2025 debut was impressive, but hidden pain slowed him down. Narvaez's knee issues started early in the season. Manager Alex Cora revealed that the dis
