Israeli defense minister warns an attack on Iran would be ‘lethal’ and ‘surprising’

Israeli defense minister warns an attack on Iran would be ‘lethal’ and ‘surprising’

  • US president Joe Biden says he would not support a retaliatory strike on Tehran’s nuclear sites
By AP ·

Lebanon facing ‘catastrophic’ situation as 600,000 displaced: UN

Lebanon facing ‘catastrophic’ situation as 600,000 displaced: UN

  • UN official says Lebanon is facing ‘one of the deadliest periods’ in its recent history
By AFP ·

Hezbollah repels Israeli incursions as deadly clashes continue

Hezbollah repels Israeli incursions as deadly clashes continue

  • The two sides exchanged fire early in the day across the Labouneh area, near the coastal border town of Naqoura
  • The Lebanese border region experienced an unprecedented barrage of airstrikes from Tuesday night through Wednesday
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Saudi Arabia launches insurance policy to protect expatriate workers

Saudi Arabia launches insurance policy to protect expatriate workers

  • Authorities to enforce penalties for employers who fail to meet their obligations, official says
By Lama Alhamawi ·

Suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels target ship in Red Sea

Suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels target ship in Red Sea

  • The vessel was a distance away from Hodeida
  • At least two more projectiles later fell in the waters around the vessel
By AP ·

Former US president Barack Obama hits campaign trail for Kamala Harris

Former US president Barack Obama hits campaign trail for Kamala Harris

  • America’s first Black president is hitting the campaign trail in the steel city of Pittsburgh
  • Obama’s trip to Pennsylvania is the first stop in what will be a month of campaigning for Harris
By AFP ·

Low carbon concrete solution to land in Saudi Arabia as UK’s Next Generation SCM and Nizak Mining Co. partner

Low carbon concrete solution to land in Saudi Arabia as UK’s Next Generation SCM and Nizak Mining Co. partner

  • Joint venture leverages advanced technology to create a premium SCM using a pioneering process that is highly energy efficient
  • First factory under this venture will be established in Riyadh, targeting the start of production by the third quarter of 2025
By NOUR EL-SHAERI    ·

Hamas accuses Israel of killing cameraman for Gaza TV network

Hamas accuses Israel of killing cameraman for Gaza TV network

  • Muhammad Al-Tanani, a cameraman for Al-Aqsa TV, was buried Wednesday afternoon by colleagues at the Al-Ahli Arab hospital in northern Gaza City
By AFP ·

Hamas accuses Israel of killing cameraman for Gaza TV network

Hamas accuses Israel of killing cameraman for Gaza TV network

  • Muhammad Al-Tanani, a cameraman for Al-Aqsa TV, was buried Wednesday afternoon by colleagues at the Al-Ahli Arab hospital in northern Gaza City
By AFP ·

 Mets advance on Lindor blast, Dodgers stay alive in Major League Baseball playoffs

Mets advance on Lindor blast, Dodgers stay alive in Major League Baseball playoffs

  • Lindor punched a 99 mph fastball 398 feet over the wall in center field, scoring Starling Marte, Tyrone Taylor and Francisco Alvarez
  • The New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers edged closer to advancing in the American League
By AFP ·