Update Israelis threaten to destroy town of Taraya in Bekaa

Israelis threaten to destroy town of Taraya in Bekaa

  • Israeli strike hits Tripoli in north Lebanon, source says
  • More nightly raids hit Beirut’s southern suburbs
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Israel issues first Gaza evacuation warning in weeks

Israel issues first Gaza evacuation warning in weeks

  • The evacuation call is the first in weeks for Gaza as the Israeli military has largely shifted its focus to fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon
  • Palestinians living in areas near the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza have been warned to evacuate
By AFP ·

UN failing to stop wars amid Security Council ‘paralysis’ — but progressing on strengthening member states

UN failing to stop wars amid Security Council ‘paralysis’ — but progressing on strengthening member states

  • Brian Katulis, Ephrem Kossaify discuss mixed outcomes of 79th UN General Assembly and the need for urgent reforms to safeguard the world body’s future
By Ray Hanania & Gabriele Malvisi ·

Prince Sultan bin Salman, middle, with Prince Turki Al-Faisal and Jerry Inzerillo at the meeting. (X: @ATURATH)

National heritage will be ‘biggest driver’ of Saudi economy

  • Riyadh book fair is a testament to Kingdom’s focus on culture and heritage, says Prince Sultan
By Arab News ·

Netanyahu says Israel army destroyed ‘large part’ of Hezbollah arsenal

Netanyahu says Israel army destroyed ‘large part’ of Hezbollah arsenal

  • “We destroyed a large part of the array of missiles and rockets that Hezbollah built over the years,” said Netanyahu
By AFP ·

Trump returns to Pennsylvania for a rally at the site of assassination attempt

Trump returns to Pennsylvania for a rally at the site of assassination attempt

  • The Trump campaign predicted tens of thousands of people would the event, billed as a “tribute to the American spirit”
  • Area hotels, motels and inns were said to be full and some rallygoers arrived Friday
By AP ·

Saudi Arabia’s hosting Olympic Esports Games 2025 underlines the Kingdom’s economic and social transformation

Saudi Arabia’s hosting Olympic Esports Games 2025 underlines the Kingdom’s economic and social transformation

  • Kingdom hosting the Olympic Esports Games will position the Middle East as a major player in digital entertainment, say experts
By Reem Walid ·

Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features

Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features

  • Facebook announced two new tabs called Local and Explore that would help people expand their networks and make new connections
By Reuters ·

Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features

Facebook seeks to attract young adults with new community, video features

  • Facebook announced two new tabs called Local and Explore that would help people expand their networks and make new connections
By Reuters ·

Arsenal hit back in style after Southampton scare

Arsenal hit back in style after Southampton scare

  • Mikel Arteta’s side were rocked by Cameron Archer’s shock opener for the winless visitors early in the second half at the Emirates Stadium
  • Bukayo Saka wrapped up Arsenal’s fifth win in seven league games
By AFP ·