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 ·

Hundreds of Hezbollah members wounded in Lebanon when pagers explode, security source says

Hundreds of Hezbollah members wounded in Lebanon when pagers explode, security source says

  • A Hezbollah official said the detonation of the pagers was the “biggest security breach” the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of war with Israel
  • The security source added that devices were also exploding in the south of Lebanon
By Reuters ·

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 ·

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 ·

Netanyahu’s approval rating deteriorates at home and abroad

Netanyahu’s approval rating deteriorates at home and abroad

  • Netanyahu has failed to negotiate a ceasefire and many Israelis now accuse him of sabotaging talks
  • 74 percent of Jews in the UK view Israel’s overall situation in a negative light
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 ·

Riyadh International Book Fair promises celebration of literature

Riyadh International Book Fair promises celebration of literature

  • Fair will host writers, thinkers, and intellectuals from Saudi Arabia and beyond, making it a pivotal literary platform in the region
  • Mohammed Hasan Alwan: The fair offers visitors a unique intellectual and cultural experience, incorporating the latest technologies and digital solutions
By Arab News ·
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 ·