‘Deadly blockade’ leaves Gaza aid work on verge of collapse: UN, Red Cross

‘Deadly blockade’ leaves Gaza aid work on verge of collapse: UN, Red Cross

  • “The humanitarian response in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse,” the ICRC warned
  • WFP said a week ago that it had sent out its “last remaining food stocks” to kitchens
By AFP ·

Update Lebanon warns Hamas not to compromise country’s national security video

Lebanon warns Hamas not to compromise country’s national security

  • Military and security bodies arrested several people suspected of launching rockets from Lebanese territory toward the Israeli side
  • The council was told that “the relevant bodies will begin their judicial proceedings next week”
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Israel downs Yemen-fired missile claimed by Houthis

Israel downs Yemen-fired missile claimed by Houthis

  • The insurgents have carried out dozens of missile and drone attacks on Israel since the Gaza war began with Hamas’s unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack
  • The Houthis have also repeatedly targeted merchant ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli airstrike near Syria’s Presidential Palace

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli airstrike near Syria’s Presidential Palace

  • Airstrike, which occurred early Friday, came after Israeli authorities reportedly warned the Syrian government against attacks on Druze
By Arab News ·

‘No dumping ground’: Tunisia activist wins award over waste scandal

‘No dumping ground’: Tunisia activist wins award over waste scandal

  • The 57-year-old was among seven environmentalists from different countries handed this year’s Goldman Environmental Prize
  • Gharbi “helped spearhead a campaign that challenged a corrupt waste trafficking scheme between Italy and Tunisia,” the Goldman committee said
By AFP ·

NATO chief Rutte floats including broader security spending to meet Trump defense target

NATO chief Rutte floats including broader security spending to meet Trump defense target

  • Rutte’s proposal could allow the US president to declare a win at a NATO summit in The Hague
  • NATO’s current defense spending goal is at least 2 percent of GDP
By Reuters ·

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags as scrutiny of Israel’s participation grows

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags as scrutiny of Israel’s participation grows

  • Fans will now be allowed to bring and display any flag that does not contain racist content, hate symbols
  • Iceland, Spain and Slovenia have all raised concerns about Israel’s participation at this year’s contest
By Arab News ·

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags as scrutiny of Israel’s participation grows

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags as scrutiny of Israel’s participation grows

  • Fans will now be allowed to bring and display any flag that does not contain racist content, hate symbols
  • Iceland, Spain and Slovenia have all raised concerns about Israel’s participation at this year’s contest
By Arab News ·

Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world’s oldest, gives her recipe to long life

Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world’s oldest, gives her recipe to long life

  • “Never arguing with anyone, I listen and I do what I like,” she said from her nursing home in Surrey
  • She was born on Aug. 21, 1909, in the village of Shipton Bellinger in the south of England
By AP ·
Kovac sets sights on Champions League spot as Dortmund welcome Wolfsburg

Kovac sets sights on Champions League spot as Dortmund welcome Wolfsburg

  • Dortmund, who were 11th earlier this year, have turned their season around after Kovac took charge in February and now sit sixth
  • “We’re within striking distance again,” Kovac said
By Reuters ·