BEIRUT -- At least five people are dead and four others wounded due an Israeli drone attack on Tair Debba town, in south Lebanon.

WASHINGTON -- New York state court hands down an unconditional discharge for President-elect Donald Trump in the so-called hush money case.

WASHINGTON -- Seven people, including five firefighters, are hurt while battling a huge blaze at an apartment building in the Bronx, New York City.

GENEVA -- UN law experts urge the US Senate to reject a bill aiming to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

GENEVA -- The World Meteorological Organization confirms 2024 as the warmest year on record.

MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet US President-elect Donald Trump "without conditions." (end) gb