Clashes on Lebanese-Syrian border prompt military intervention

Clashes on Lebanese-Syrian border prompt military intervention

  • Syrian forces exchange fire with Hezbollah-linked fighters in Hermel area
  • New Lebanese Army chief reiterates need to implement UN Resolution 1701, nullify ‘internal terror threat’
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Relatives gather near the bodies of 3 Palestinian men who were killed in an Israeli drone strike east of Bureij camp. video

Israel strikes kill five people in Gaza, local medics say

  • Israeli air strike killed three Palestinian men in Gaza on Monday as they tried to gather firewood
  • Later on Monday, medics said an Israeli air strike killed a father and his son inside a school sheltering displaced families
By Reuters ·

Update US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. (File/AFP)

Trump says he will be speaking with Russia’s Putin on Tuesday

  • Trump is trying to win Putin’s support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal
  • Russia moves closer to ejecting Ukrainian forces from Kursk
By Reuters ·

Nearly 11m iftar meals served at Two Holy Mosques during first half of Ramadan

Nearly 11m iftar meals served at Two Holy Mosques during first half of Ramadan

  • Number iftar meals provided during Ramadan to has increased this year due to growth in the number of Umrah pilgrims at Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque, officials say
By Arab News ·

Algeria rejects French deportation drive in latest row

Algeria rejects French deportation drive in latest row

  • Algerian authorities would not accept a list handed over by France in recent days with the names of around 60 Algerians set for deportation
  • French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has said those selected were 'dangerous' or former convicts
By AFP ·

UN experts slam US arrests of pro-Palestinian students

UN experts slam US arrests of pro-Palestinian students

  • “These actions are disproportionate, unnecessary, and discriminatory and will only lead to more trauma and polarization negatively impacting the learning environment within university campuses,” the UN experts said in a statement
  • The Trump administration cut $400 million in federal funding for Columbia University, accusing it of not sufficiently addressing anti-Semitism
By AFP ·

Telegram’s Durov says ‘great to be home’ after leaving France

Telegram’s Durov says ‘great to be home’ after leaving France

  • Russian-born founder of messaging app was allowed to temporarily return to Dubai after receiving permission from the investigating magistrates
  • France authorities arrested, charged him with several counts of failing to curb “extremist” and “terrorist” content
By AFP ·

Telegram’s Durov says ‘great to be home’ after leaving France

Telegram’s Durov says ‘great to be home’ after leaving France

  • Russian-born founder of messaging app was allowed to temporarily return to Dubai after receiving permission from the investigating magistrates
  • France authorities arrested, charged him with several counts of failing to curb “extremist” and “terrorist” content
By AFP ·