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Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 1, injure 7; highway blocked

A vehicle carrying vegetables that happened to be passing by at the time of the strikes was hit, killing one person and wounding another, according to Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV

Pentagon to build training facility at Idaho base for Qatari F-15 pilots

The news drew a sharp rebuke from close Trump ally and right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who called the plan an abomination and accused the Qataris of being associated with Islamic terror groups

Trump in 'exceptional health,' says his doctor after visit to Walter Reed

President Donald J Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and physical performance, Barbabella wrote in a one-page memo

US, Venezuela clash at emergency UN meeting over strikes in Caribbean

The strikes, which the US said killed 21 people, followed a buildup of US maritime forces in the Caribbean unlike any seen in recent times

North Korea shows new long-range missile at parade celebrating Kim Jong Un

Other weapons on display included shorter range ballistic, cruise and supersonic missiles, which the North previously described as capable of delivering nuclear strikes against South Korea

WIC food programme gets $300 mn to keep running during US govt shutdown

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Programme for Women, Infants and Children helps more than 6 million low-income mothers, young children and expectant parents to purchase nutritious staples

Two jurors say they were bullied into convicting Weinstein, claim lawyers

In affidavits, two jurors said they felt overwhelmed and intimidated by jurors who wanted to convict Weinstein on the charge, which accused him of forcing oral sex on a production assistant

Several Palestinians return to Gaza as US-brokered ceasefire takes effect

The military confirmed the start of the ceasefire Friday, and the remaining 48 hostages, around 20 of them believed to be alive, are to be released by Monday

National Guard stands down in Illinois while troops patrol in Memphis

For years, Memphis, whose population exceeds 600,000, has dealt with high violent crime, including assaults, carjackings and homicides

Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 missing, feared dead: Sheriff

Aerial footage of the aftermath by WTVF-TV showed the explosion had apparently obliterated one of the facility's hilltop buildings, leaving only smoldering wreckage and the burnt-out shells of vehicle

Putin praises Trump's peace efforts even after failing to win Nobel Prize

There have been cases where the committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to people who have done nothing for peace, Putin said

Trump hints at cancelling Xi meeting after China limits rare earth exports

The Republican president suggested that he was looking at a massive increase of import taxes on Chinese products in response to Xi's moves

Second 6.9-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines near Davao Oriental

First quake was centred at sea about 43 kilometres (27 miles) east of Manay town in Davao Oriental province and was caused by movement in the Philippine Trench at a depth of 23 kilometres (14 miles)

UK watchdog flags Google's dominance in search ads under new digital rules

The Competition and Markets Authority said, investigation found that the Google has strategic market status because it has substantial and entrenched market power in general search and search ads

Japan's Komeito exits ruling coalition citing concerns over corruption

The decision announced by Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito deals a serious blow to the Liberal Democrats, who last weekend chose ultra-conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi as its leader

Macron set to appoint new French PM in last-ditch move to tackle turmoil

The appointment is widely seen as the president's last chance to revive his second term, which runs until 2027

Russian airstrikes injure 9, cause damage, blackouts in Ukraine's capital

Rescue crews pulled more than 20 people out of a 17-storey apartment building as flames engulfed the sixth and seventh floors

1 killed as 7.4 magnitude quake hits Philippines, triggers tsunami alerts

At least one person died after being hit by falling debris in the south, Office of Civil Defence deputy administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said in a news briefing

US Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution

The Senate voted Thursday to repeal the resolution that authorised the 2003 US invasion, following a House vote last month that would return the basic war power to Congress

US to deploy 200 troops to Israel to support, monitor Gaza ceasefire deal

US Central Command is going to establish a civil-military coordination centres in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid as well as logistical and security assistance