video Update Israel strikes Lebanon in response to cross-border rocket fire

Israel strikes Lebanon in response to cross-border rocket fire

  • Hezbollah denied responsibility for Saturday’s strikes, saying it had “no link” to the rocket launches
  • An Israeli official said that the identity of the group which fired the rockets was still unconfirmed
video By Reuters ·

Sudan’s army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace

Sudan’s army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace

  • The army also retook the headquarters of the Central Bank of Sudan and other government and educational buildings in the area, Abdullah said
  • Hundreds of RSF fighters were killed while trying to flee the capital city, he said
By AP ·

UN condemns violence in Gaza and West Bank, urges Israel to resume aid deliveries

UN condemns violence in Gaza and West Bank, urges Israel to resume aid deliveries

  • Middle East peace envoy Sigrid Kaag denounces settlement expansions; says ‘nothing can justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people’
  • She calls on Hamas to release remaining hostages; warns both sides to respect obligations under international humanitarian and human rights laws
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Saudi fund celebrates cultural innovation at Storytellers event

Saudi fund celebrates cultural innovation at Storytellers event

  • Riyadh gathering highlights new opportunities, fosters Saudi cultural entrepreneurship
By Hebshi Alshammari ·

Sudan’s army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace

Sudan’s army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace

  • The army also retook the headquarters of the Central Bank of Sudan and other government and educational buildings in the area, Abdullah said
  • Hundreds of RSF fighters were killed while trying to flee the capital city, he said
By AP ·

At least 44 civilians killed in extremist attack in Niger, authorities say

At least 44 civilians killed in extremist attack in Niger, authorities say

  • The Interior Ministry says the attack took place on Friday afternoon in the village of Fambita
By AP ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·

Former Algerian international Djamel Menad dies aged 64

Former Algerian international Djamel Menad dies aged 64

  • “The wider Algerian football family and JS Kabylie are in mourning following the announcement of the death of Djamel Menad,” JS Kabylie wrote
  • Born on July 22, 1960 in the town of El Bayadh, Menad represented his country 79 times, scoring 25 goals, over a 15-year international career
By AFP ·