Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah commander as more rockets are fired

Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah commander as more rockets are fired

  • The military said the strike killed Suhail Husseini, who it said was responsible for overseeing logistics, budget and management of the group
  • There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah
By AP ·

Hezbollah’s capabilities still intact despite Israeli claims: group’s deputy chief

Hezbollah’s capabilities still intact despite Israeli claims: group’s deputy chief

  • Naim Qasim says the group supports ceasefire efforts
  • Hezbollah’s deputy chief vows to displace settlers from northern Israel
By Arab News ·

Update Palestinian prime minister announces national team to reconstruct Gaza

Palestinian prime minister announces national team to reconstruct Gaza

By Arab News ·

Update UN warns Lebanon could face same ‘spiral of doom’

UN warns Lebanon could face same ‘spiral of doom’

By AFP - Reuters ·

Analysis Why the Middle East finds itself on the edge of apocalypse

Why the Middle East finds itself on the edge of apocalypse

By Jonathan Gornall ·

Lebanese fishermen stay ashore after Israeli warning

Lebanese fishermen stay ashore after Israeli warning

  • Commercial vessels and leisure boats were anchored in the harbor, while the city’s ancient fish market fell unusually quiet
  • “The Lebanese army told us we weren’t allowed to go out, and we’re respecting that,” said Mohammed Bidawi, a member of the local fishermen’s union
By AFP ·

Kyiv arrests Kremlin ‘ideologue’ extradited from Moldova

Kyiv arrests Kremlin ‘ideologue’ extradited from Moldova

  • The SBU said Dmytro Chystilin — whom it called an “ideologue” of Moscow’s invasion — was charged with “high treason” and “justification” of Russia’s aggression
  • “The SBU detained one of the Kremlin’s ideologues of the ‘special military operation’ against Ukraine“
By AFP ·

Bahrain’s economy grows 1.3% in Q2, ministry report reveals

Bahrain’s economy grows 1.3% in Q2, ministry report reveals

  • Overall GDP was affected by a 6.7% decline in the oil sector’s GDP compared to the same period last year
  • Real GDP growth is projected to accelerate to 3.8% in 2025
By REEM WALID  ·

Saudi expat remittances see 10% growth to reach $3.16bn

Saudi expat remittances see 10% growth to reach $3.16bn

By Dayan Abou Tine ·

Closing Bell: Saudi main market closes in green at 12,027

Closing Bell: Saudi main market closes in green at 12,027

By Nirmal Narayanan ·

New body to handle disputes between EU users and Facebook, TikTok, YouTube

New body to handle disputes between EU users and Facebook, TikTok, YouTube

  • Until now, individuals and organizations using social media have had limited options to challenge the content decisions of social media companies without going to court
By Reuters ·

New body to handle disputes between EU users and Facebook, TikTok, YouTube

New body to handle disputes between EU users and Facebook, TikTok, YouTube

  • Until now, individuals and organizations using social media have had limited options to challenge the content decisions of social media companies without going to court
By Reuters ·

Palestinian Jordanian designer overcomes hurdles to gain Fashion Trust Arabia nomination

Palestinian Jordanian designer overcomes hurdles to gain Fashion Trust Arabia nomination

  • Sylwia Nazzal in running for Franca Sozzani Debut Talent Award, to be announced on Oct. 24
By Saffiya Ansari ·
Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah announces T20 retirement

Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah announces T20 retirement

  • The 38-year-old Mahmudullah, who quit Tests in 2021, is set to play his 140th T20 match for Bangladesh in the second game in New Delhi on Wednesday
  • “I am retiring from T20 cricket after the last game of this series,” Mahmudullah told reporters
By AFP ·