Update Israel sees more to do on Lebanon ceasefire as deadline nears

Israel sees more to do on Lebanon ceasefire as deadline nears

  • “We’ve also made clear that these movements have not been fast enough, and there is much more work to do,” Mencer said
  • Three diplomats said on Thursday it looked like Israeli forces would still be in some parts of southern Lebanon after the 60-day mark
By Reuters ·

Update UN denounces Israel’s use of ‘war fighting’ methods in West Bank video

UN denounces Israel’s use of ‘war fighting’ methods in West Bank

  • ‘We are deeply concerned by the use of unlawful lethal force in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank’
  • UN rights office verified that at least 12 Palestinians had been killed and 40 injured by Israeli security forces since Tuesday
By AFP ·

AlUla’s vision based on strong partnerships, holistic development, says royal commission official

AlUla’s vision based on strong partnerships, holistic development, says royal commission official

  • Ben Hudson highlights pacts with global investors and nations
  • Plan includes $31.9bn contribution to Kingdom’s GDP by 2035
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Iraq ministry says two border guards killed by PKK fire

Iraq ministry says two border guards killed by PKK fire

  • “They were fired at by terrorists from the banned PKK organization” in Zakho district, the interior ministry said
  • The two guards were killed and a third wounded
By AFP ·

Ukraine to evacuate more children from frontline villages

Ukraine to evacuate more children from frontline villages

  • “I have decided to start a mandatory evacuation of families with children” from around two dozen frontline villages and settlements, Donetsk region governor Vadym Filashkin said
  • Around 110 children lived in the area affected
By AFP ·

Middle East’s rise to becoming global aviation hub ‘absolutely incredible,’ Menzies chairman says

Middle East’s rise to becoming global aviation hub ‘absolutely incredible,’ Menzies chairman says

  • Hassan El-Houry says aviation vital for global, domestic economies
  • Forecasts 300% growth over 10 years, $200bn investment in airports
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

  • Teenager aims to educate the public about Kingdom’s vision
  • Overcame public speaking fears to become podcaster
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

  • Teenager aims to educate the public about Kingdom’s vision
  • Overcame public speaking fears to become podcaster
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Update Sinner to meet Zverev in Australian Open final after Djokovic exit

Sinner to meet Zverev in Australian Open final after Djokovic exit

  • Top-ranked Italian will face the German second seed, who went through to Sunday’s final when Novak Djokovic retired injured
  • 37-year-old Serbian Novak Djokovic hinted that he may have played his last Australian Open
By AFP ·