Members of the UNIFIL peacekeeping force enter a bus at the site of an Israeli strike at the northern entrance of Sidon.

Lebanon says 3 killed, UN peacekeepers wounded in Israel strikes

  • Three Lebanese soldiers manning the checkpoint were also wounded alongside members of the Malaysian contingent of UNIFIL, according to the army
By AFP ·

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot(R) walks away after cancelling his visit to the Eleona Domain.

Israeli police briefly arrest two French officials in ‘unacceptable’ move, France says

  • “This violation of the integrity of a site under French responsibility risks undermining the ties I had come to nurture with Israel,” Barrot said
By Reuters ·

Update Israeli strike hits area near Beirut airport video

Israeli strike hits area near Beirut airport

  • The Israeli army had issued evacuation orders ahead of the strikes
  • Hezbollah had pledged the result of the US election would have no bearing on the war
By AFP ·

Hezbollah claims second attack on Israel naval base in 24 hours

Hezbollah claims second attack on Israel naval base in 24 hours

  • The group had on Thursday claimed another attack on the same area
  • Israel has been at war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah since late September
By AFP ·

Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty

Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, sovereignty

  • China summons Philippine ambassador to lodge solemn representations over the new laws
  • Unclear if laws could reduce incidents with China in Manila’s exclusive economic zone
By Reuters ·

Taliban shut down Radio Zhman over alleged music broadcast

Taliban shut down Radio Zhman over alleged music broadcast

  • Officials closed the radio station after warnings about broadcasting background music during programs
  • Afghanistan Journalists Center says closure is a ‘significant infringement on the fundamental rights of free media’
By Arab News ·

Taliban shut down Radio Zhman over alleged music broadcast

Taliban shut down Radio Zhman over alleged music broadcast

  • Officials closed the radio station after warnings about broadcasting background music during programs
  • Afghanistan Journalists Center says closure is a ‘significant infringement on the fundamental rights of free media’
By Arab News ·