Update Israel calls for evacuations from south Lebanon, hits Beirut suburb

Israel calls for evacuations from south Lebanon, hits Beirut suburb

  • Israel’s military said Thursday it had hit Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital
  • Hezbollah also carried out new strikes, targeting what it called Israel’s “Sakhnin base”
  • More than 1.2 million Lebanese displaced, 2,000 killed by Israeli attacks
By Reuters ·

Biden says ‘discussing’ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities

Biden says ‘discussing’ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities

  • When asked by a reporter if he supported Israel striking Iran’s oil facilities, Biden said “we’re discussing that. I think that would be a little... anyway“
  • Biden said he did not expect any immediate action from Israel
By AFP ·

Israel attacks Lebanese army

Israel attacks Lebanese army

  • 1 person killed and 4 wounded as army and Red Cross convoy is hit by Israeli fire during evacuation and rescue mission in Lebanon
  • Lebanese soldier killed in attack on army site in Bint Jbeil; Hezbollah says it blocks latest Israeli border-incursion attempt
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Four new imams have been appointed at the Two Holy Mosques. (@PRAGOVSA)

Four new imams appointed at the Two Holy Mosques

  • Sheikh Badr bin Muhammad Al-Turki and Sheikh Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Shamsan were appointed as imams at the Grand Mosque
  • Sheikh Muhammad bin Ahmed Barhaji and Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Qarafi were appointed as imams at the Prophet’s Mosque
By Arab News ·

Civilians bear brunt in ‘catastrophic’ Lebanon conflict, UN official says

Civilians bear brunt in ‘catastrophic’ Lebanon conflict, UN official says

  • Imran Riza, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, said the pace of displacement since Sept. 23 had exceeded worst case scenarios
  • “The level of trauma, the level of fear among the population, has been extreme,” he said
By Reuters ·

More than 800 mpox deaths recorded across Africa

More than 800 mpox deaths recorded across Africa

  • “The epidemic is not under control,” Jean Kaseya, the head of Africa CDC said
  • The Democratic Republic of Congo would begin vaccinating in two days
By AFP ·

Israel releases Palestinian journalist after 6 months in detention

Israel releases Palestinian journalist after 6 months in detention

  • Asmaa Harish was among dozens of reporters held under administrative detention by Israeli authorities
By Arab News ·

Israel releases Palestinian journalist after 6 months in detention

Israel releases Palestinian journalist after 6 months in detention

  • Asmaa Harish was among dozens of reporters held under administrative detention by Israeli authorities
By Arab News ·

Book Review: ‘Principles for Dealing With the Changing World Order’

Book Review: ‘Principles for Dealing With the Changing World Order’

  • Dalio, an American investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, translated his rich experience in finance into economic cycles, political systems, and the rise and fall of empires through history
By Haifa Alshammari ·
FIFA agrees on interim transfer rules to help players go to 2025 Club World Cup in US

FIFA agrees on interim transfer rules to help players go to 2025 Club World Cup in US

  • The move on Thursday opens the door for players whose contracts expire on June 30 to sign early as free agents for one of the 32 teams
  • They include Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain
By AP ·