10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel brings relief and questions
In this file photo, Lebanese emergency services evacuate people who were wounded by gunshots as they approached the outskirts of the village of Odaisseh in southern Lebanon, where Israeli soldiers continued to operate despite a ceasefire, as seen from northern Israel, Jan. 26, 2025.
Today the Trump administration announced a temporary 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. Also, long-time foes in Libya took part in joint US-led military exercises this week in an attempt by Washington to unite rival factions. And, leaders in northern Nigeria react to US accusations of “Christian genocide.” Plus, dating companies in Japan are finding ways to work around a law requiring couples to officially have the same last name.
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