Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28 people

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28 people

  • Hamas has said it will only release the remaining 59 captives, 24 of whom are believed to be alive, in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and a full Israeli withdra
  • An airstrike on a home in Gaza City killed four children and their parents, the Health Ministry said.
By AP ·

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

  • Talks focused on the necessity to stabilize Yemen and 'to allow all Yemenis to live in dignity and prosperity'
By AFP ·

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

  • The World Bank said Lebanon would need around $11 billion for reconstruction and recovery
By Reuters ·

Special Conversations under the tree: AEON Collective’s library

Conversations under the tree: AEON Collective’s library

  • Community space encourages discussions on environment
  • Riyadh venture part of wider network with sites around world  
By Haifa Alshammari ·

Tunisia mass conspiracy trial ‘marred by violations’: UN rights chief

Tunisia mass conspiracy trial ‘marred by violations’: UN rights chief

  • “The process was marred by violations of fair trial and due process rights,” Turk said
By AFP ·

Zelensky: Russian strike that hit residential building in Kyiv used North Korean missile

Zelensky: Russian strike that hit residential building in Kyiv used North Korean missile

  • “This will be further proof of the criminal nature of the alliance between Russia and Pyongyang,” Zelensky said
By Reuters ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Sri Lanka Buddhists overwhelm city in bid to see Buddha's sacred tooth

Sri Lanka Buddhists overwhelm city in bid to see Buddha's sacred tooth

  • Four people died and hundreds fell sick while waiting in lengthy queues to see a sacred tooth in the city of Kandy
  • Police said 32 buses were turned away because the city had run out of parking space
By AFP ·
Dortmund’s Gross and Beier doubtful for Hoffenheim clash, says coach

Dortmund’s Gross and Beier doubtful for Hoffenheim clash, says coach

  • Dortmund, in seventh place with four games left to play, are desperate for a top-four finish to secure a Champions League spot for next season
  • “Gross has knee ligament problems,” Kovac told a press conference
By Reuters ·