Israeli DM Orders Destruction of All Bridges Over Lebanon’s Litani River

Diageo Shares Plunge Most In Two Years On Weaker Guidance, Dividend Cut Shares of Diageo Plc fell the most in 2 years after the maker of Guinness beer and Johnnie Walker whiskey cut its guidance for the second time this fiscal year amid soft demand in the US and China markets. The move marks an early challenge for new CEO Dave Lewis. The British distiller now expects organic net sales to decline by 2% to 3% this fiscal year, down from previous guidance of flat to slightly down, and said it...

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, a move that follows its recognition of Somaliland’s independence, which the region first declared in 1991. Israeli media reported the appointment of Michael Lotem, who has previously served as Israel’s ambassador to several different African countries. Somalia’s federal government, which is based in Mogadishu, condemned the move […]

Escalation On All Fronts As Mediators Say Iran Hasn't Requested Pause On US Energy Strikes Summary No pause from Tehran, war footing deepens: Iran denies requesting Donald Trump’s 10-day halt Escalation on all fronts: IRGC HQ targeted by US-Israsel; Iran signals expansion by naming UAE targets, hitting Kuwait ports and sending drones on Riyadh Israel doubles down amid reports of manpower strain: IDF chief warns of manpower pressure even as Defense Minister Katz vows to "intensify and expand" strikes. Risk rises that Iran is holding back more advanced missiles for a prolonged war: WSJ...