Returning residents seek to rebuild homes and businesses in Lebanon

Returning people have been taking stock of devastation across wide areas of Lebanon hammered by Israeli attacks – from Beirut’s southern suburbs to the southern border region and the Bekaa Valley since Israel and Hezbollah ceased fire on Wednesday. In Nabatiyeh, in the country’s south, houses and businesses were razed to the ground with the … Read more

‘Shine a light on a lie’: Son of jailed pro-democracy activist on how Canada can help Hong Kong

3 hours ago News Duration 6:30 Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is facing a life sentence for allegedly conspiring with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials. His son, Sebastian Lai, says Canada has an ongoing role in supporting his father and reminding others what democracy looks like in the region. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7388163

South Korea export growth slows to 14-month low as US demand weakens By Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s export growth slowed for a fourth-straight month in November, to the weakest level in 14 months, as shipments to the United States and China fell amid tariff uncertainty, trade data showed on Sunday. Exports out of Asia’s fourth-largest economy rose 1.4% in November from a year earlier, after a gain … Read more

Tiffany Haddish Jokes About Her DUI Arrest At Laugh Factory

Tiffany Haddish marked the anniversary of her DUI arrest with humor at the Laugh Factory, joking about the incident and expressing gratitude for her sobriety journey. She has since embraced a balanced lifestyle, focusing on rest, praise, and personal growth. Now settled in South Central L.A., the comedienne enjoys housing foster youth and investing in … Read more

Israeli strike hits humanitarian workers in Gaza as Hamas releases progaganda video of hostage

Israeli strike hits humanitarian workers in Gaza as Hamas releases progaganda video of hostage – CBS News Watch CBS News The militant group Hamas released a propaganda video Saturday of an Israeli-American hostage pleading for President-elect Donald Trump to secure his release. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike on a World Central Kitchen vehicle in Khan Yunis … Read more

Trump names Charles Kushner as US ambassador to France

President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he intends to nominate real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker.” Kushner is the founder of Kushner Companies, a real estate firm. … Read more