Lebanon calls for UN decision on ceasefire as Israeli strikes expand

Lebanon calls for UN decision on ceasefire as Israeli strikes expand

  • A diplomatic solution is on the table, and Hezbollah, as a partner in the government, agrees to implement Resolution 1701
  • The official Lebanese stance came after Israeli strikes expanded to include the capital, Beirut, and the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL in the south
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

A young boy uses binoculars to watch the port of Haifa from a lookout on October 11, 2024. (AFP)

Hezbollah warns Israelis to stay away from army in residential areas

  • After almost a year of cross-border fire, Israel has increased its strikes on what it says are Lebanese militant group Hezbollah sites since September 23
By AFP ·

Gaza civil defense agency says 30 killed in Israeli strikes in Jabalia on Friday

Gaza civil defense agency says 30 killed in Israeli strikes in Jabalia on Friday

  • A strike that occurred before 9:40 p.m. local time had left “12 dead, including women and children“
By AFP ·

Special How Saudi Arabia is partnering with Denmark in sustainable wastewater management graphic

How Saudi Arabia is partnering with Denmark in sustainable wastewater management

  • Population growth, climate change, and limited natural resources are compounding water scarcity in the Middle East 
  • Danfoss and Grundfos are among the Danish firms sharing their expertise to help bolster wastewater management
By Haifa Alshammari ·

An armed man talks to another ahead of evening prayers during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv on October 11, 2024.

Israel observes Yom Kippur amid firestorm over Lebanon strikes

  • Israel’s military campaign has wrought devastation on Gaza and, according to data from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, killed 42,126 people, mostly civilians
By AFP ·

Wanted: male voters for Harris in tough election battle with Trump

Wanted: male voters for Harris in tough election battle with Trump

  • Polls show Trump has recently garnered significant support among Black men — and Hispanic men too
  • Ex-President Obama Obama calls on Black male voters not to be hesitant in supporting Harris instead of ‘crazy’ Trump
By AFP - AP ·

Saudi minister calls for private sector investments within existing G2G mechanisms with Pakistan

Saudi minister calls for private sector investments within existing G2G mechanisms with Pakistan

  • Pakistan and Saudi businesses signed over $2 billion in agreements and memorandums of understanding this week
  • The deals have been signed during a visit to Islamabad by Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih
By Arab News Pakistan ·

Leading Lebanese daily goes pan-Arab amid ongoing war

Leading Lebanese daily goes pan-Arab amid ongoing war

  • Group CEO Nayla Tueni leads digital transformation from newspaper to ‘viewspaper’
  • We’ve transitioned from being a traditional newspaper to what we call a ‘viewspaper.’ From Monday to Thursday, we publish a compact edition, while Friday features a more in-depth weekend edition, covering culture, lifestyle, and other topics
By ANAN TELLO ·

Leading Lebanese daily goes pan-Arab amid ongoing war

Leading Lebanese daily goes pan-Arab amid ongoing war

  • Group CEO Nayla Tueni leads digital transformation from newspaper to ‘viewspaper’
  • We’ve transitioned from being a traditional newspaper to what we call a ‘viewspaper.’ From Monday to Thursday, we publish a compact edition, while Friday features a more in-depth weekend edition, covering culture, lifestyle, and other topics
By ANAN TELLO ·