Decades after their own displacement, Maronites in Cyprus open homes and hearts to a new generation of Lebanese refugees. NICOSIA, CYPRUS — In a poignant twist of history, Cyprus’ small Maronite community—descendants of Lebanese Christians who fled civil war decades ago—is now sheltering a fresh wave of displaced families escaping Lebanon’s economic collapse and political […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been further implicated in his ongoing legal battles with two new criminal charges, including sex trafficking and engaging in prostitution, according to a Manhattan court announcement on Friday. These charges arrive just a month before his scheduled trial in New York. The new accusations involve alleged criminal offenses against another individual, […]
Despite the announced cessation of hostilities, Israeli forces continue to operate in Lebanese territory—raising questions about the truce’s durability and regional security. BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, [January 26, 2025] — Weeks after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a UN-brokered ceasefire, the continued presence of Israeli troops in southern Lebanon has become a flashpoint, exposing unresolved tensions between the two […]