800,000 displaced Lebanese defy Israeli violations, return home (AlMayadeen)
More than 800,000 people displaced by the Israeli war on Lebanon have begun returning to their hometowns following a lull in violence, the United Nations stated. The UN humanitarian agency, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA),…
When soft power gives way to hard power: Trump, FIFA and the politicization of the 2026 World Cup
Since the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has appeared increasingly compromised by its proximity to a US president who has rewritten the rules of the game and seems to hold every card. Visa restrictions have hit supporters, especially from the African…
Israeli prison assaults, abuse leave Dr. Abu Safiya with rib fractures (AlMAYADEEN)
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, detained Palestinian physician and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, suffered fractures in his rib cage as a result of violent assaults by Israeli prison authorities, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Information…
A Heated Debate Between John Kennedy and the Barrel (Nasser Kandil)
– Republican Senator John Kennedy is neither an opponent of Donald Trump nor part of the hesitant wing of those supporting him. He has represented Louisiana in the Senate since 2017 and previously served as State Treasurer. He is known for his Southern…