Update Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

  • ‘We have had enough ... every day there’s death,’ says grieving sister
By Reuters - AFP ·

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 ·

UAE, French foreign ministers hold talks in Abu Dhabi

UAE, French foreign ministers hold talks in Abu Dhabi

  • Diplomats discuss ways to boost strategic relations, cooperation
  • Developments in Middle East also on agenda
By Arab News ·

Colombian President Petro denies allegation of drug use

Colombian President Petro denies allegation of drug use

  • Former foreign minister Alvaro Leyva, 82, provided no evidence to support his claims
  • 'Put simply, I’ve been slandered,' the Colombian President Gustavo Petro 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 ·