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After Assad’s Fall, Syrians Weigh Homecoming Against Hard Reality  Destroyed homes, weak services, uncertain jobs, and children settled abroad are complicating return for millions of Syrians displaced by war  By Rizik Alabi / The Media Line  [DAMASCUS] More than 1.2 million Syrians have voluntarily returned from neighboring countries since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, according to Syria’s General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs, but for millions still […]

Ceasefire Between Lebanon and Israel Extended by 45 Days Following US-Mediated Talks   By The Media Line Staff   Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days following two days of US-mediated talks in Washington, as negotiators seek to advance discussions toward a broader agreement despite ongoing fighting along the border.   US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Friday that the United States hosted “highly-productive” meetings between Israeli and Lebanese […]

Israel Finishes 2nd in Eurovision with Noam Bettan’s ‘Michelle’; Bulgaria Clinches First Win   By The Media Line Staff   Israel’s Eurovision entrant Noam Bettan placed second Saturday night with “Michelle,” marking the second consecutive year Israel finished as runner-up in the international song competition, while Bulgaria captured its first-ever Eurovision victory.   Bulgarian singer Dara won the contest with “Bangaranga,” earning 516 points, including 312 from televoters and 204 from juries. Israel […]

(WASHINGTON) – Israeli officials say a key figure behind the October seventh attacks has been killed. The Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency report Izz al-Din al-Haddad was eliminated in a targeted strike in Gaza City on Friday. According to the IDF, Haddad served as head of Hamas’s military wing and was one of the main planners of the October seventh assault. He had taken over military operations following […]

A couple years ago, the Kansas City Royals were in the playoffs as a wild card and won a round. With Bobby Witt Jr. signed to a lengthy contract, their future looked pretty interesting. Then the Royals slid back in 2025 — but only slightly, to 82 wins. This year’s start is more concerning. Witt remains an MVP-caliber player. In fact, he’s hit .395 with four homers over his last […]

CHICAGO (AP) — Munetaka Murakami has a fun handshake with fellow infielder Miguel Vargas. He playfully agreed that a magic wand routine with teammate Mike Vasil helped him slam another homer. His No. 5 jersey dots the stands at Rate Field. The Japanese slugger wasn’t supposed to end up with the Chicago White Sox. But it’s working out quite well at the moment. Murakami looks right at home with a […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns after reports that a resolution of the case was close at hand. The disclosure was made in a filing in federal court in Florida, where the lawsuit was filed. ABC News first reported last week that Trump was prepared to drop his lawsuit […]

World shares mostly retreated and oil prices jumped Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” as U.S.-Iran negotiations over a permanent end to the war stall. U.S. futures fell and markets in Japan and South Korea pulled back from their records. Also, a drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant Sunday in what authorities […]

Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Aaron Rai has become the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship. Rai, who dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver until he turned to golf, was three shots behind and approaching the turn at Aronimink Golf Club when he delivered a performance […]