Lebanon Begins Direct Border Talks With Israel, Seeking Withdrawal
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji breaks decades of policy to negotiate over five occupied positions in southern Lebanon, drawing Hezbollah's fierce opposition.
Lebanon and Israel opened direct negotiations over disputed border territory on Friday, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry confirmed, marking a historic shift in policy. Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji declared direct engagement the only realistic path to recovering occupied land and restoring Lebanese sovereignty over...
Labor Department Delays September Jobs Report as Shutdown Halts Data Release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suspended operations as the federal funding lapse forced staff furloughs and suspended data collection.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Friday that it would not publish its closely watched September jobs report. The ongoing federal government shutdown...
Government Shutdown Delays September Jobs Report, Leaving Markets Adrift
The Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones the closely watched non-farm payrolls report, leaving markets and the Federal Reserve without a key indicator before its next meeting.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics did not release its September non-farm payrolls report on Friday as scheduled after a federal government shutdown forced...
India's CAFE III Fuel Rules Force Automakers to Electrify
New efficiency standards require carmakers to cut fleet fuel consumption over five years or face penalties.
NEW DELHI — India's stricter CAFE III fuel efficiency norms took effect Friday, requiring passenger vehicle manufacturers to steadily reduce average fleet...
Federal Shutdown Forces CDC to Pause Flu Surveillance as Respiratory Season Begins
With two-thirds of staff furloughed, the agency suspends influenza tracking and vaccine guidance during peak illness season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Friday that key public health functions, including influenza surveillance and updated fall vaccine...
Browns Defense Stuns Steelers 20-16 on Thursday Night
Myles Garrett and Cleveland's pass rush dominate Pittsburgh in AFC North divisional clash at Acrisure Stadium.
PITTSBURGH — The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-16 on Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium, with Myles Garrett and a relentless defensive...
Stree 3 Locks Diwali 2026 as Maddock Horror Universe Expands
Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's franchise sets up box-office competition during India's most lucrative holiday window.
Maddock Films confirmed on Friday that 'Stree 3', the third instalment of its hit horror-comedy franchise starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, will...
Rantzen's Family Pushes for Quick Implementation of Assisted Dying Law
Days after the ChildLine founder's death at 86, relatives and campaigners vow to advance her final wish as England's new legislation moves toward rollout.
LONDON — The family of Dame Esther Rantzen called on Friday for swift implementation of England and Wales's assisted dying law, days after the broadcaster...
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