Update Israeli strikes kill 29 people in Gaza, medics say, as tanks push deeper in the north

Israeli strikes kill 29 people in Gaza, medics say, as tanks push deeper in the north

  • Israeli forces continue to pound Jabalia from air and ground
  • Around 150 killed in Jabalia over past week
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia opens ‘air bridge’ to fly aid to Lebanon

Saudi Arabia opens ‘air bridge’ to fly aid to Lebanon

By Arab News ·

UN agencies, NGOS concerned over staff detained by Yemen’s Houthis

UN agencies, NGOS concerned over staff detained by Yemen’s Houthis

  • The Houthis have kidnapped, arbitrarily detained and tortured hundreds of civilians, including UN and NGO workers, since the start of Yemen’s civil war in 2014, according to rights groups
By AFP ·

Saudi foreign minister discusses regional developments with Pakistan, EU officials

Saudi foreign minister discusses regional developments with Pakistan, EU officials

  • Officials discussed international efforts made to address key developments
By Arab News ·

Update Hezbollah fighting Israeli troops near Lebanon’s Ramiya village; third UN peacekeeper wounded

Hezbollah fighting Israeli troops near Lebanon’s Ramiya village; third UN peacekeeper wounded

  • Hezbollah says fighting Israeli troops near Ramiya village, southern Lebanon
  • Third UN peacekeeper wounded in Israeli strike in Lebanon
By Reuters ·

Vietnam, China to boost economic, defense cooperation

Vietnam, China to boost economic, defense cooperation

  • Vietnam would facilitate more high-tech Chinese investment in the country and Beijing would strengthen market access for Vietnamese agricultural products
  • Both sides would prioritize cooperation in rail connectivity between the neighboring countries
By AFP ·

Venezuela cancels passports of dozens of activists and journalists, FT reports

Venezuela cancels passports of dozens of activists and journalists, FT reports

  • People have had their passports confiscated by authorities while attempting to board flights from the country’s main airport, the newspaper reported, citing the rights group
By Reuters ·

Venezuela cancels passports of dozens of activists and journalists, FT reports

Venezuela cancels passports of dozens of activists and journalists, FT reports

  • People have had their passports confiscated by authorities while attempting to board flights from the country’s main airport, the newspaper reported, citing the rights group
By Reuters ·