Special Hezbollah launches major attack after commander killed in Israeli strike

Hezbollah launches major attack after commander killed in Israeli strike

  • Southern front ‘will remain active and strong,’ head of Executive Council says
  • Israeli army reports one soldier killed, others severely injured
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Update Hezbollah, Hamas discuss latest developments in Gaza ceasefire talks, Hezbollah says

Hezbollah, Hamas discuss latest developments in Gaza ceasefire talks, Hezbollah says

  • Nasrallah received Hamas deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed “the latest security and political developments” in the Gaza Strip
  • Israeli team expected in Qatar for talks on Gaza deal
By Reuters - AFP ·

Polls open in Iran presidential election runoff

Polls open in Iran presidential election runoff

  • The Islamic republic’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cast his ballot when the polls opened at 08:00 am
  • Khamenei called for a higher turnout in the runoff
By AFP ·

Saudi FM calls for sanctions on Israeli officials amid Gaza war

Saudi FM calls for sanctions on Israeli officials amid Gaza war

  • Israel’s expansion of settlements undermines peace process, says Prince Faisal bin Farhan
By Arab News ·

ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza

ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza

  • ICC mission planned for Gaza, Ramallah, Jerusalem was called off
  • Sudden cancelation angered Washington, London
  • In call, UK’s Cameron threatened to pull UK out of ICC and cut funds
By Reuters ·

Reporters Without Borders says targeted by Vivendi PR firm

Reporters Without Borders says targeted by Vivendi PR firm

  • RSF accused Vivendi’s Progressif Media of running a “vast disinformation campaign” against them, including false lookalike websites and discrediting messages
By AFP ·

Saudi artist Ahmed Mater on his solo show at Christie’s London 

Saudi artist Ahmed Mater on his solo show at Christie’s London 

  • ‘Chronicles’ runs July 17 to August 22 and features a selection of work from the Nineties to the present day  
By Rawaa Talass ·
Palestinian soccer team plans to play World Cup qualifiers in the West Bank

Palestinian soccer team plans to play World Cup qualifiers in the West Bank

  • The football association has proposed playing games in the third stage of its Asian qualification campaign in the West Bank
By AP ·