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Trump ‘doesn’t want to extend Iran ceasefire,’ says expects to be ‘bombing’ if talks stall

Trump ‘doesn’t want to extend Iran ceasefire,’ says expects to be ‘bombing’ if talks stall

  • Washington has expressed confidence that talks with Iran will go ahead in Pakistan
  • Senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining
By Agencies ·

Lebanon PM Salam meets Macron in Paris to discuss bolstering country’s position in Israel talks

Lebanon PM Salam meets Macron in Paris to discuss bolstering country’s position in Israel talks

  • The pair are set discuss how to strengthen the country’s hand in possible direct negotiations with Israel in the United States
  • “We are trying ⁠our best to get them back in the discussions, but the US and Israel are adamant not to include them,” said a Lebanese diplomat
By Reuters ·

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

  • The Tifani was captured in the Bay of Bengal — between India and Southeast Asia — and was carrying Iranian oil
By AP ·

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Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak in the skies over Saudi Arabia overnight between Wednesday and Thursday.

Lyrid meteor shower set to illuminate Saudi skies on Wednesday night

  • It will be viewable from midnight until dawn with the naked eye, with no need for telescopes or other equipment, and is best observed from open locations away from light pollution
  • The average Lyrid shower produces 15-20 meteors an hour at its peak; for about a day either side of peak activity, 5-10 can usually be seen each hour if skies are clear
By Rashid Hassan ·

Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon

Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon

  • An investigation ‌into the incident showed ‌that one soldier damaged a Christian ‌religious ⁠symbol
  • The Israeli military said they were working with the local community to replace the statue
By Reuters ·

Mauritania lawmakers are charged with insulting president over racial bias claims

Mauritania lawmakers are charged with insulting president over racial bias claims

  • The lawmakers also were charged Monday with inciting violence, attacking the symbols of the state
  • Slavery remains a sensitive topic in Mauritania years after it was formally abolished
By AP ·

 Pakistan central bank receives second tranche of $1bn from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan central bank receives second tranche of $1bn from Saudi Arabia

  • Pakistan announced last week Saudi Arabia committed $3 billion in financial support for Islamabad
  • Financial support comes amid Pakistan's repayment of $1.4 billion in Eurobonds, $2 billion to UAE
By Waseem Abbasi ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·