Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives

The body of British hiker Aziz Ziriat, 36, has been found in the Dolomites after he and his friend, Samuel Harris, 35, went missing on New Year’s Day while planning to climb a 3,000m mountain. Samuel's body was discovered a week later, covered in snow, along with Aziz's belongings nearby. The search for Aziz was complicated by harsh weather, but rescuers eventually located his remains on May 31, following the alarm raised by their families...

Alireza Azizi, who resides in London, has been tracking the days his parents, Shakiba Babaei and Arzhang Azizi, have waited for their temporary resident visa applications to be processed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. As of Friday, the count reached 500 days, reflecting the ongoing delays in the Canadian immigration system. Each day, the number displayed outside his home increases, symbolizing the family's prolonged wait for a resolution to their visa situation. Full Article

SummaryOrleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams recused himself from an investigation into a jailbreak that saw 10 inmates escape a New Orleans jail, following allegations of a conflict of interest from Sheriff Susan Hutson. The investigation was initiated by Governor Jeff Landry, and Williams faced accusations that his involvement favored his endorsed candidate for sheriff, Michelle Woodfork. Williams attributed his withdrawal to the investigation's multi-jurisdictional nature while criticizing Hutson's management and the delayed response to...

SummarySaudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan will lead an Arab-Islamic ministerial committee delegation to Ramallah on Sunday, marking the first visit by a top Saudi diplomat to Palestinian territory since 1967. The visit aims to mobilize international efforts to end the Israeli war on Gaza and discuss a two-state solution at an upcoming UN conference. The delegation's trip follows a Madrid meeting where members emphasized implementing a two-state solution based on 1967 borders,...

Saudi and Qatari efforts aim to stabilise Syria by funding public-sector salaries and boosting economic recovery plans.Saudi Arabia and Qatar are providing financial support to Syria's public sector, with Qatar committing $29 million monthly for three months to pay state employees. This initiative follows a recent lifting of sanctions by the US and EU, enabling increased international support for Syria's reconstruction, including the World Bank's resumption of operations. Despite these efforts, the UNDP warns that...

Therapist Brittanee Sims is cutting back on her hair expenses due to rising costs from President Trump's tariffs on imported hair products, which have increased prices significantly for black women who rely on these items. As tariffs on synthetic and human hair products from China surged, many stylists are experiencing fewer clients and rising overhead costs, making it difficult for them to maintain affordable services. The black hair care industry, valued at $3.2 billion, faces...