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The Lebanese pound slightly rose for a second day Tuesday, trading at LL17,250 to the dollar on the black market, as the government partially cut fuel subsidies.

The Energy Ministry raised petrol prices Tuesday, cutting fuel subsidies in a move aimed at alleviating crippling shortages and slowing the drainage of what remains of foreign currency reserves.

Overlooking war-battered Gaza from the tenth floor of a tower block, Palestinian human rights lawyer Raji Sourani has a new bundle of files — on victims of last month’s war … Read More

U.S. troops came under rocket fire in Syria on Monday, but escaped injury, in apparent retaliation for weekend U.S. air strikes against Iran-aligned militia in Syria and Iraq.

Spain striker Alvaro Morata answered vicious criticism by helping fire his side to a 5-3 win over Croatia after extra time on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 … Read More

Novak Djokovic got his bid for a sixth Wimbledon and record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title off to a winning start on Monday and then saw potential semifinal opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas … Read More

President Joe Biden on Monday reassured Israel’s president, ahead of a visit by new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, that the United States will not permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

Switzerland’s Yann Sommer saved France striker Kylian Mbappe’s spot kick to secure a 5-4 penalty shootout win following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time Monday as they advanced to … Read More

Protesters blocked roads across Lebanon on Monday over a deepening economic downturn that has led to a fuel crisis and severe power shortages.

Banks in Lebanon will close Tuesday in solidarity with the Lebanese Swiss Bank, the Banks’ Association said in a statement Monday.