Israeli troops battle Palestinian fighters in Gaza city of Khan Younis

Israeli troops battle Palestinian fighters in Gaza city of Khan Younis

  • Seven small units that had been firing mortars at the troops were hit in an air strike
  • The Islamic Jihad armed wing said it fired rockets toward the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon and other Israeli towns near Gaza
By Reuters ·

WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children

WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children

  • No cases of polio have been recorded yet, but WHO says action needed
By Reuters ·

White House grants deportation reprieve to Lebanese, citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions

White House grants deportation reprieve to Lebanese, citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions

  • The measure, under an authority known as Deferred Enforced Departure, will allow Lebanese nationals to remain in the US for 18 months
  • “Michigan is home to many Lebanese Americans who continue to watch their families suffer,” said US Representative Debbie Dingell, a Democrat from Michigan
By Reuters ·

Aqabat Shaar: Iconic Saudi mountain road a lifeline for Asir’s rugged beauty

Aqabat Shaar: Iconic Saudi mountain road a lifeline for Asir’s rugged beauty

  • The road through Aqabat Shaar connects the highlands of Sarat Asir with the coastal plain of Tihama
  • It is a vital conduit for travel, commerce, and tourism, connecting communities while showcasing the natural splendor of the region
By SPA ·

Special How climate change is exacerbating food insecurity, with dangerous consequences for import-reliant Middle East graphic

How climate change is exacerbating food insecurity, with dangerous consequences for import-reliant Middle East

  • UN report show nations are falling well short of achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of eliminating hunger by 2030
  • FAO expert warns that climate shocks could lead to more conflict in the region over limited access to water and resources
By Nada Alturki  ·

FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

  • Earlier in the week, FBI Director Christopher Wray appeared to cast doubt on whether Trump had actually been hit by a bullet
  • FBI’s reluctance to immediately vouch for Trump’s version of events has been blasted by the Republican nominee and his supporters
By AP ·

Special Saudization initiative transforming the workforce and bolstering economic prosperity, experts say 

Saudization initiative transforming the workforce and bolstering economic prosperity, experts say 

  • Latest figures show the number of Saudi nationals working in the private sector in June stood at 2.34 million
By MIGUEL HADCHITY  ·

Borhen Bssais. (Photo/social media)

Tunisia reduces jail term for TV host

  • Tunisia’s Decree 54, the law under which Bssais was convicted, was enacted by Saied in 2022 to combat “false news”
By AFP ·

Borhen Bssais. (Photo/social media)

Tunisia reduces jail term for TV host

  • Tunisia’s Decree 54, the law under which Bssais was convicted, was enacted by Saied in 2022 to combat “false news”
By AFP ·

Lady Gaga adds sparkle to star-studded Olympic show

Lady Gaga adds sparkle to star-studded Olympic show

  • In a nod to her passion for French culture, US pop star Lady Gaga appeared from behind a fan of pom-poms held by her dancing troupe to sing “Mon truc en plumes“
  • “It is my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on,” Gaga wrote on her social media
By AFP ·
‘Someone wake me up,’ says Habib ahead of Alcaraz clash at Olympics

‘Someone wake me up,’ says Habib ahead of Alcaraz clash at Olympics

  • “I was in shock when I heard,” the Texas-born player told AFP
  • “Hopefully I can inspire lots of people in Lebanon“
By AFP ·