video Update Israeli threats paralyze paramedics’ work, halt two hospitals, close key land crossing

Israeli threats paralyze paramedics’ work, halt two hospitals, close key land crossing

  • Transport minister said that the crossing was subject to the authority of the Lebanese state
  • Israeli air raids at night targeted Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, rumored successor to its assassinated leader Hassan Nasrallah
video By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Update Iran’s Khamenei says missile attack on Israel was ‘legal and legitimate’ video

Iran’s Khamenei says missile attack on Israel was ‘legal and legitimate’

  • Iran's Supreme Leader says Muslim nations have a common enemy
  • Ayatollah Ali Khamenei draws links between Afghanistan, Yemen, Iran, Gaza and Lebanon
By Reuters ·

US, UK warplanes attack Houthi targets in Sanaa, Dhamar, Hodeidah

US, UK warplanes attack Houthi targets in Sanaa, Dhamar, Hodeidah

  • Strikes mostly on military bases, according to media reports
  • Militia supporters rally in Sanaa in show of solidarity with people of Palestine
By Saeed Al-Batati ·

Special How Saudi Arabia is developing tourism while protecting its precious marine ecosystems graphic

How Saudi Arabia is developing tourism while protecting its precious marine ecosystems

  • Projects on the Kingdom’s coastlines seek to balance ecotourism with marine conservation and the preservation of unique biodiversity 
  • From relocating coral fragments to protecting endangered species, Red Sea Global is setting a global standard for sustainable development
By Ghadi Joudah ·

While Biden warns Israel against escalation, Trump suggests striking Iran nuclear facilities

While Biden warns Israel against escalation, Trump suggests striking Iran nuclear facilities

  • “If I were in their (Israelis) shoes, I’d be thinking about other alternatives than striking oil fields,” Biden said in response to a reporter's question
  • Weighing in, Trump said Biden “got that one wrong,” adding, "... the answer should have been, hit the nuclear first, and worry about the rest later.”
By AFP ·

Drought has dried a major Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in over 122 years

Drought has dried a major Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in over 122 years

  • The level of the Negro River at the port of Manaus was at 12.66 meters on Friday, as compared with a normal level of about 21 meters
  • It is the lowest since measurements started 122 years ago. The previous record low level was recorded last year, but toward the end of October
By AP ·

Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features

Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features

  • Facebook announced two new tabs called Local and Explore that would help people expand their networks and make new connections
By Reuters ·

Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features

Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features

  • Facebook announced two new tabs called Local and Explore that would help people expand their networks and make new connections
By Reuters ·