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World Service,21 Jul 2026,49 mins

Lebanese leader visits the White House after 17 years

Newsday

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Israel has now announced the establishment of several so-called pilot zones in the south, coordinated with American and Lebanese forces. Under the plan, Israeli troops would withdraw from selected areas and hand control to the Lebanese army, which would be responsible for removing Hezbollah’s weapons and military infrastructure. Yemen's Houthis have announced an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi ships on the Red Sea as Saudi Arabia vows to protect its vessels. Is another frontier in the Middle East conflict opening? We hear from an expert on the region Football means a different kind of game in the US. But after hosting one of the world's biggest tournaments of soccer, is the sport likely to grow in America? We hear about how Major League Soccer is hoping to build on the interest the World Cup created. (Photo: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier; Credit: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters)

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