United States President Donald Trump has pledged Washington’s support for Lebanon’s efforts to achieve lasting peace with Israel, reaffirming America’s commitment to the country’s security, stability, and sovereignty. Speaking during a meeting at the White House with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Trump described Lebanon as a nation that has endured decades of hardship and promised…
Belgium produced a commanding performance to end the United States’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory in the Round of 16, booking a blockbuster quarter-final clash against Spain. The Red Devils took control early, with Charles De Ketelaere opening the scoring before adding a second as Belgium capitalised on a shaky American…
The death toll from last week’s devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to more than 1,700, as emergency responders continue desperate search-and-rescue operations amid fading hopes of finding more survivors. Five days after the powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck the coastal state of La Guaira, thousands remain unaccounted for while entire communities have been reduced to rubble…
The United States delivered a statement performance in the opening match on home soil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in a dominant Group D encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium. Backed by a sold-out crowd of 70,492 fans and watched by several Hollywood celebrities, the tournament co-hosts produced an electrifying display…
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry into the United States, despite reportedly holding a valid visa, according to Somali sports officials. Artan, who was selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was set to become the first Somali referee in history to officiate at football’s biggest tournament….
The United States has announced stricter measures to prevent the spread of Ebola, including enhanced airport screening for travelers arriving from affected regions and temporary visa restrictions. The move follows the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as an international public health emergency. According to the…
The United States Department of State has announced plans to revoke the passports of Americans who owe significant child support debt as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with federal law and protect the welfare of children. Under the policy, parents owing more than $2,500 in unpaid child support could face passport revocation, making the document invalid…
Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data, a source close to the west African nation’s government has told AFP. According to a source close to Ghana’s government, negotiations collapsed after Accra rejected the request. The source said the US team then…
The United States and Israel carried out an airstrike on the Amir Kabir Petrochemical facility in Mahshahr, southwest Iran, on Tuesday. Iranian authorities reported no casualties from the latest attack. This follows a previous strike on the site last Saturday, which killed five people, according to local officials. Valiollah Hayati, deputy governor of Khuzestan province, confirmed the attack via state media, describing the perpetrators…
U.S. gas prices have jumped to a national average of $4.02 per gallon, the highest since 2022, as the ongoing conflict with Iran disrupts global oil supply. Diesel now averages $5.45/gallon, hitting households and businesses alike. The International Energy Agency and the U.S. have released emergency reserves in an effort to ease prices, but analysts warn costs…
