Update Israel says halting Hezbollah attacks is now a war goal as officials warn of a wider operation

Israel says halting Hezbollah attacks is now a war goal as officials warn of a wider operation

  • Tuesday’s statement by Israel’s security Cabinet signaled a tougher stance at a time when Israeli leaders have stepped up their warnings
  • It also appeared to be largely symbolic and may not herald an immediate change in policy
By AP ·

Qatar says Gaza truce mediation efforts ‘ongoing’

Qatar says Gaza truce mediation efforts ‘ongoing’

  • Months of behind-the-scenes negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States have failed to halt the fighting
  • Recent mediation in Doha and Cairo has been based on a framework laid out in May by US President Joe Biden
By AFP ·

Burning oil tanker safely towed away from Yemen after Houthi attacks, EU says

Burning oil tanker safely towed away from Yemen after Houthi attacks, EU says

  • The Houthis maintain that they target ships linked to Israel, the US or the UK to force an end to Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza
By AP ·

New design contest launched for architects

New design contest launched for architects

  • Registration is open until Sept. 30
  • Entries will be judged on local material use, design, functionality, urban response, and sustainability
By Arab News ·

Indonesia launches national Islamic finance center to boost local halal industries

Indonesia launches national Islamic finance center to boost local halal industries

  • Center to serve as platform to develop local industries, from Muslim fashion to halal tourism and food
  • Indonesia ranked 3rd in 2023 Global Islamic Economy Indicator, behind Saudi Arabia and Malaysia
By Sheany Yasuko Lai ·

France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram’s Durov

France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram’s Durov

  • France uses new law to prosecute Telegram’s Pavel Durov
  • Durov denies Telegram is an ‘anarchic paradise’
By Reuters ·

France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram’s Durov

France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram’s Durov

  • France uses new law to prosecute Telegram’s Pavel Durov
  • Durov denies Telegram is an ‘anarchic paradise’
By Reuters ·

Man City’s Rodri says top soccer players close to going on strike because there are too many games

Man City’s Rodri says top soccer players close to going on strike because there are too many games

  • Rodri was asked on Tuesday if players might start refusing to play because of the calendar
  • “I think we are close to that,” he said in a news conference ahead of City’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan on Wednesday
By AP ·