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
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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
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Hamas chief says ready for ‘long war’ in Gaza

Hamas chief says ready for ‘long war’ in Gaza

  • Israel has killed at least 41,226 Palestinians in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run territory’s health ministry
  • Independent UN rights experts meanwhile warned that Israel risked international isolation over its actions in Gaza and called on Western countries to ensure accountability
By AFP ·

Nouf Al-Marwaai honored for contribution to yoga in Saudi Arabia

Nouf Al-Marwaai honored for contribution to yoga in Saudi Arabia

  • The ceremony was recently held in New Delhi as part of the second News18 SheShakti Summit
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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’
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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’
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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 ·