Update Israeli strike in Beirut kills 9 as troops battle Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Israeli strike in Beirut kills 9 as troops battle Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

  • 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 Agencies ·

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 ·

Hezbollah intel HQ in Beirut hit in series of Israeli air strikes

Hezbollah intel HQ in Beirut hit in series of Israeli air strikes

  • Hezbollah source says Israel launched 11 consecutive strikes and witnesses reported hearing loud bangs that made car alarms go off and building shake
  • Israeli strike also targeted a warehouse next to Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport
By AFP ·

Taliban’s battle with Daesh opens door to foreign cooperation

Taliban’s battle with Daesh opens door to foreign cooperation

  • A 2023 UN Security Council report said that the Taliban have quietly reached out requesting intelligence and logistical support to fight IS-K, “offering itself as a counter-terrorism partner”
  • Taliban government has been plagued by attacks by the Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K), an offshoot of the Mideastern Daesh group with ambitions of establishing a global Islamic “caliphate”
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 ·