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Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (727+ words) Israeli soldiers have entered a southern Lebanese village and are near the Crusader-built Beaufort castle. BEIRUT " Israeli troops entered a southern Lebanese village early Friday, pushing deeper into the country as Lebanese and Israeli military officials held direct talks at…...
Shaky ceasefire in Iran war is challenged again as Kuwait faces a missile attack
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (281+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " The U. S. military on Thursday slammed Iran for violating a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported coming under attack in the latest flare-up that threatened ongoing negotiations to end the war. U. S. Central Command said that Kuwait had intercepted…...
More measles cases are reported in Lebanon, Lancaster, and Berks Counties
2+ week, 1+ day ago (433+ words) Measles cases in 2026 in Pennsylvania have already surpassed all cases reported in 2025. State health officials have reported five new measles cases in three counties as Pennsylvania faces a growing outbreak in Lebanon County. Last week, 11 measles cases were reported in…...
Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (811+ words) The initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday, had been due to expire Monday. WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the…...
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (845+ words) Despite Hezbollah's outright rejection, the talks are a major step for two countries with no diplomatic relations that have been officially at war since Israel's inception in 1948. WASHINGTON " Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on…...
Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters in the face of disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1009+ words) A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war is staggering under the weight of Israel's intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and other differences. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war…...
US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but attacks resume in Iran and Gulf Arab countries
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1134+ words) But it was unclear Wednesday when the deal would start, what it included and whether it could lead to a durable peace as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms. DUBIAI, United Arab Emirates " Iran, the United States…...
Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (910+ words) Iran's attacks on Gulf states along with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the world's energy supplies with effects far beyond the Middle East. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " Iran fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab…...
Deptford mourns Fred the turkey, its beloved and unofficial mascot
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (629+ words) A resident buried Fred in her backyard and a vigil is planned for Friday Fred, a beloved wild turkey whose antics stopped traffic along a busy stretch of a Deptford roadway, was struck and killed by a motorist, authorities said....
Israel recovers remains of the last hostage in Gaza. Ceasefire moves into tricky new phase
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (1104+ words) The recovery clears the way for the next phase of the ceasefire, as Palestinians await more aid. JERUSALEM " Israel brought home the remains of the last hostage in Gaza on Monday, closing a painful chapter for the country and clearing…...