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 ·

Solo dining an emerging trend challenging Saudi traditional culture

Solo dining an emerging trend challenging Saudi traditional culture

  • Saudi Arabia’s younger generation are subtly changing eating trends, moving from a full family table to a single seat 
By Waad Hussain ·

Children stare at the destruction following an Israeli strike in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on November

US says Israel to open new Gaza crossing as aid deadline looms

  • The US has given Israel until November 13 to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza
  • Letter calls for a minimum of 350 trucks per day to be allowed into Gaza
By AFP ·

Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace

Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace

  • “If there is no neutrality, it is difficult to imagine the existence of any good-neighborly relations between Russia and Ukraine,” Putin said
  • Putin said Russia had recognized Ukraine’s post-Soviet borders based on the understanding that it would be neutral
By AFP ·

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 ·

Sotheby’s to stage first live auction in Saudi Arabia in February 2025

Sotheby’s to stage first live auction in Saudi Arabia in February 2025

  • The inaugural auction and public exhibition will take place in the Saudi heritage site of Diriyah
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Galatasaray down Spurs to go top in Europa League

Galatasaray down Spurs to go top in Europa League

  • The Turkish champions have 10 points from four games and have all but secured qualification for at least the knock-out play-off round, while
  • Spurs sit in fifth place after losing their 100-percent record
By AFP ·