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Sweida’s Druze Are Resisting The New Regime as the Province Pushes for Self-Rule

Sweida’s Druze Are Resisting The New Regime as the Province Pushes for Self-Rule

Sweida remains largely outside the new regime’s control more than a year after devastating violence left thousands brutally murdered. Druze forces have consolidated under the National Guard and demand self-rule as the new regime cannot be trusted to protect the province.

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Security Service Headquarters in Central Kyiv

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Security Service Headquarters in Central Kyiv

Russia has struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s SBU security service in central Kyiv, with a drone reportedly targeting the office of acting intelligence chief Oleksandr Poklad. At least 12 people were injured.

FBI Art Crime Team Returns Three Roman-Era Artifacts to Lebanon

FBI Art Crime Team Returns Three Roman-Era Artifacts to Lebanon

The FBI’s Art Crime Team has returned three Roman-era sarcophagus fragments to Lebanon after investigators determined they were likely looted from illicit excavations in or around Tyre and smuggled abroad.

Moderna’s Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccine Clears a Major Phase 3 Hurdle

Moderna’s Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccine Clears a Major Phase 3 Hurdle

Moderna and Merck’s personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has delivered positive Phase 3 results in high-risk melanoma, reducing the likelihood of the disease returning when combined with Keytruda.

From Years of Deadlock to Aoun’s Signature: How Lebanon Finally Passed Its General Amnesty Law

From Years of Deadlock to Aoun’s Signature: How Lebanon Finally Passed Its General Amnesty Law

President Joseph Aoun has signed Lebanon’s General Amnesty Law, ending a political battle that began years ago over Islamist detainees, drug offenders, prison overcrowding and competing sectarian demands.

Israel Says It Has Taken Operational Control of Ali al-Taher Above and Below Ground

Israel Says It Has Taken Operational Control of Ali al-Taher Above and Below Ground

Israel says it has taken operational control of Ali al-Taher, including Hezbollah’s underground complex beneath the strategic ridge. Israeli troops say they cleared two major tunnel routes after weeks of fighting and are now working to demolish the facility.

Lebanon Moves to Revive Public Housing Loans for the First Time Since 2019

Lebanon Moves to Revive Public Housing Loans for the First Time Since 2019

Lebanon is preparing to revive housing loans through the Public Corporation for Housing for the first time since the 2019 financial collapse. Officials are seeking around $100 million to support roughly 1,400 families, with a proposed 3.5% interest rate and a minimum 20% down payment.