Special No takers for peace pleas as Israel targets Beirut, Hezbollah hits Haifa

No takers for peace pleas as Israel targets Beirut, Hezbollah hits Haifa

  • 30 Israeli soldiers killed in last 24 hours on northern border with Lebanon, army announces
  • UNIFIL insisting on the continuation of their operations in accordance with Resolution 1701
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Analysis How Israel’s war on Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon’s health system to the brink of collapse

How Israel’s war on Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon’s health system to the brink of collapse

  • Hospitals already crippled by grinding economic crisis are now overwhelmed by wounded people
  • Israeli airstrikes on Syrian border and close to Beirut’s international airport have further disrupted aid deliveries
By ANAN TELLO ·

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer. (File/Reuters)

UK PM Starmer rules out total ban on arms exports to Israel

  • Sir Keir warns that defensive weapons must continue to be sent in the face of Iranian threats, proxy activities
  • Remarks come after French President Macron calls for halt on arms sales, demanding a return to a ‘political solution’
By Arab News ·

Archaeologists discuss latest findings from Al-Faw, Saudi Arabia’s newest World Heritage Site

Archaeologists discuss latest findings from Al-Faw, Saudi Arabia’s newest World Heritage Site

  • Delegates at international conference in Riyadh are told recent discoveries at the site have changed our understanding of ancient civilizations in the region
  • Addition in July of Al-Faw to UNESCO’s World Heritage List ‘confirms the importance of the site to the world,’ expert says
By Waad Hussain ·

Hezbollah steps up rocket fire as Israel sends more troops into Lebanon

Hezbollah steps up rocket fire as Israel sends more troops into Lebanon

  • In a follow-up to Kassem’s speech, the group issued a statement saying it will “not abandon our support and backing for our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip”
By AP ·

Biden expected to speak to Netanyahu on Wednesday, Iran in focus

Biden expected to speak to Netanyahu on Wednesday, Iran in focus

  • Israel’s retaliation will be a key subject of the call, with Washington hoping to weigh in on whether Israel’s response is appropriate, a separate person briefed on the discussions said
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri Chemicals set for 56.9% cargo transportation surge in 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri Chemicals set for 56.9% cargo transportation surge in 2024

  • Fleet expansion and rising demand is fueling the increase, company’s president tells conference
By Nadin Hassan ·

Turkiye blocks instant messaging platform Discord

Turkiye blocks instant messaging platform Discord

  • Ankara decided to remove access due to sufficient suspicion that the crimes of ‘child sexual abuse and obscenity’ have been committed
By Reuters ·

Turkiye blocks instant messaging platform Discord

Turkiye blocks instant messaging platform Discord

  • Ankara decided to remove access due to sufficient suspicion that the crimes of ‘child sexual abuse and obscenity’ have been committed
By Reuters ·

Chinese cinemas to showcase Saudi films for the first time

Chinese cinemas to showcase Saudi films for the first time

  • Special screenings from Oct. 21-26 in Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou follow similar events in Morocco and Australia
By Arab News ·
Beterbiev and Bivol arrive for Riyadh Season’s ‘IV Crown Showdown’

Beterbiev and Bivol arrive for Riyadh Season’s ‘IV Crown Showdown’

  • Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol fight for all 4 light-heavy belts
  • Both unbeaten, but Beterbiev has boxing’s only 100% KO record
By Arab News ·