Update Israel strikes southern Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

Israel strikes southern Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

  • Beirut’s Haret Hreik area targeted, which followed an Israeli military warning for residents to evacuate
  • The US ramps up pressure on Israel, criticizing the bombing of Beirut
By AFP ·

Update Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response if Israel strikes, urges UN action

Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response if Israel strikes, urges UN action

  • Tehran fired about 200 missiles at Israel on October 1 in revenge for the killing of two of its closest allies
  • ‘Iran ... is fully prepared for a decisive and regretful response to any adventures’
By AFP ·

Update Crown prince oversees signing of Saudi-Egypt council during visit to meet with El-Sisi video

Crown prince oversees signing of Saudi-Egypt council during visit to meet with El-Sisi

  • Prince Mohammed, El-Sisi held discussion session in presence of delegation of both countries
By Arab News ·

Solar companies gather in Riyadh to advance Kingdom’s net zero plan

Solar companies gather in Riyadh to advance Kingdom’s net zero plan

  • “This event shone a spotlight on the impressive initiatives driving the Kingdom and the broader MENA region toward net zero, with both private and government sectors playing pivotal roles”
By Haifa Alshammari ·

EU won’t pull back UN troops from south Lebanon, Austrian minister says

EU won’t pull back UN troops from south Lebanon, Austrian minister says

  • Benjamin Netanyahu earlier called on the UN to withdraw UNIFIL ‘from Hezbollah strongholds and from the combat zones’
  • European nations contribute about 3,600 troops to the 10,000-strong UNIFIL force in Lebanon
By Reuters ·

US, South Korea, Japan unveil new team to monitor North Korea sanctions

US, South Korea, Japan unveil new team to monitor North Korea sanctions

  • The team is meant to continue the UN panel’s work, including issuing regular reports on sanctions enforcement
  • It will involve the participation of eight other countries including Britain, France and Germany
By Reuters ·

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Meta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction

  • Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by various plaintiffs accusing the social media companies of designing addictive algorithms that lead to anxiety, depression and body-image issues among adolescents, and failing to warn of their risks
By Reuters ·

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Meta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction

  • Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by various plaintiffs accusing the social media companies of designing addictive algorithms that lead to anxiety, depression and body-image issues among adolescents, and failing to warn of their risks
By Reuters ·

Moody welcomes ‘high-quality’ all-rounder Sam Curran to Desert Vipers

Moody welcomes ‘high-quality’ all-rounder Sam Curran to Desert Vipers

  • The player of the tournament in England’s 2022 ICC T20 World Cup success returns to the Desert Vipers’ squad for the upcoming third season of the DP World ILT20
By Arab News ·