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 ·

Security Council backs UN secretary-general after Israel bans him from entering country

Security Council backs UN secretary-general after Israel bans him from entering country

  • Foreign Minister Israel Katz described Antonio Guterres as an “anti-Israel secretary-general who lends support to terrorists” and declared him persona non grata
  • Council members say all nations need to have a ‘productive and effective relationship with the secretary-general’ and must not undermine his work or office
By Arab News ·

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 ·