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 mayor of Nabatiyeh was among those killed Wednesday in Israeli strikes
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 ·

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 ·

‘Age of electricity’ to follow looming fossil fuel peak, IEA says

‘Age of electricity’ to follow looming fossil fuel peak, IEA says

  • Global oil demand to peak before 2030 at less than 102 million barrels/day
  • LNG demand growth to be outpaced by capacity growth to 2030
By Reuters ·

Turkiye shuts down broadcaster after Armenia genocide row

Turkiye shuts down broadcaster after Armenia genocide row

  • Sanctions come after a guest on a show in April called the 1915 killings of Armenians in the dying days of the Ottoman Empire ‘genocide’
By AFP ·

Turkiye shuts down broadcaster after Armenia genocide row

Turkiye shuts down broadcaster after Armenia genocide row

  • Sanctions come after a guest on a show in April called the 1915 killings of Armenians in the dying days of the Ottoman Empire ‘genocide’
By AFP ·

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 ·