Smoke billows amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Tyre, southern Lebanon, October 7,

Hezbollah missiles hit Haifa, Israel steps up bombings in south Lebanon

  • Israel’s military said the air force was carrying out extensive bombings of Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon
  • Also on Monday, around 100 Israeli fighters carried out a wave of strikes, hitting 120 targets in southern Lebanon within the space of an hour
By Reuters ·

Billboard shows slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, and the IRGC’s Abbas Nilforushan.

Iran says it will hit back against any Israeli strike

  • After US said it was discussing a joint response with Israel, Iran’s chief of staff warned that Tehran would hit Israeli infrastructure if its territory is attacked
By AFP ·

Israeli military says it intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Israeli military says it intercepts missile fired from Yemen

  • The missile set off air raid sirens across large swaths of central Israel, sending residents running for shelter
By Reuters ·

Special Riyadh forum spotlights women’s leadership roles

Riyadh forum spotlights women’s leadership roles

  • Award-winning journalist encourages Saudi women to shape their narrative through media
  • Baria Alamuddin: Saudi Arabia is the heart of the Arab world in every sense of the word
By Lama Alhamawi ·

’Year of suffering’: Gazans tired on October 7 anniversary

’Year of suffering’: Gazans tired on October 7 anniversary

  • A year on, Israel has yet to achieve one of its main objectives: securing the return of all those taken hostage on October 7, 2023
  • Gaza’s 2.4 million inhabitants have endured hardship, with no signs of relief, even after Israel reassigned divisions to the north of the country where troops are fighting Hamas’s Lebanese ally Hezbollah
By AFP ·

On Sept. 7, the five convicts escaped from a high-security prison near Lisbon. (AFP file photo)

Escapee from Portuguese prison caught in Morocco, four still at large

  • On Sept. 7, the five convicts escaped from Vale de Judeus prison during visiting hours, when the guards were busy, with the help of a long ladder provided by an accomplice on the outside
By Reuters ·

Evacuation packages out of Lebanon advertised on social media

Evacuation packages out of Lebanon advertised on social media

  • Evacuation packages by plane, boat or bus to neighboring countries have been widely promoted on social media
  • Ranging from $100 to $35,000 per package, inflated service has sparked criticisms for profiteering during the crisis
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Evacuation packages out of Lebanon advertised on social media

Evacuation packages out of Lebanon advertised on social media

  • Evacuation packages by plane, boat or bus to neighboring countries have been widely promoted on social media
  • Ranging from $100 to $35,000 per package, inflated service has sparked criticisms for profiteering during the crisis
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Saudi anime ‘Future’s Folktales’ trailer highlights cultural fusion

Saudi anime ‘Future’s Folktales’ trailer highlights cultural fusion

  • Produced in collaboration with Japan’s Toei Animation studio, Asateer 2: Future’s Folktales will stream on Shahid and air simultaneously on MBC1
  • Trailer introduces Maha and her brothers, Rayan and Sultan, as they navigate daily challenges, finding solutions in the folk stories told by their grandmother Asma
By Arab News ·
Baseball United partners with ECB to launch UAE national team

Baseball United partners with ECB to launch UAE national team

  • Emirates Cricket Board backs history-making new team that will compete in Baseball United Arab Classic tournament next month
  • Baseball United presented the plan for the team and program to the ECB as part of its grassroots and community development strategy
By Arab News ·