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video Update Witkoff, Kushner heading to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks

Witkoff, Kushner heading to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks

  • White House: US emissaries would engage in an ‘in-person conversation’ with Iranian representatives
  • But Iranian state media said that direct negotiations were not in the cards
video By AFP ·

UN rights chief calls for arms freeze as report details widespread violations in Lebanon conflict

UN rights chief calls for arms freeze as report details widespread violations in Lebanon conflict

  • Volker Turk urges all states to halt weapons transfers if there is a clear risk they could be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law
  • Report says latest hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel have had significant effects on human rights, including rights to life, health, education, food, housing and work
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Special Is Israel’s ‘buffer zone’ expansion a bid to control Lebanon’s offshore gas? graphic

Is Israel’s ‘buffer zone’ expansion a bid to control Lebanon’s offshore gas?

  • Lebanon raises alarm after Israeli map extends buffer zone into maritime areas linked to key gas fields
  • Analysts say legal constraints and infrastructure realities limit Israel’s ability to exploit offshore resources
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

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Umluj Emerges as Sustainable Model for Coastal Tourism in the Red Sea. (SPA) photos

Umluj: A sustainable tourism destination in Saudi Arabia

  • The archipelago features more than 100 untouched islands with flourishing coral reefs that support green and hawksbill turtles, dolphins, dugongs and migratory birds
By SPA ·

Turkiye may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says

Turkiye may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says

  • A ‌technical team ‌expected ⁠to carry out ⁠mine-clearing work in the strait after any agreement
By Reuters ·

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home

  • Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says Afghans who helped the US war effort and are stuck in Qatar can safely return home
By AP ·

Is Israel silencing witnesses? Rising journalist deaths raise accountability concerns

Is Israel silencing witnesses? Rising journalist deaths raise accountability concerns

  • Death of Amal Khalil brings the number of Lebanese journalists killed this year to nine
  • In Gaza, at least 294 journalists have been killed since October 2023
By Kanzah Maktoum ·

Is Israel silencing witnesses? Rising journalist deaths raise accountability concerns

Is Israel silencing witnesses? Rising journalist deaths raise accountability concerns

  • Death of Amal Khalil brings the number of Lebanese journalists killed this year to nine
  • In Gaza, at least 294 journalists have been killed since October 2023
By Kanzah Maktoum ·