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 ·

Saudi FM, Secretary Blinken discuss Lebanon escalation

Saudi FM, Secretary Blinken discuss Lebanon escalation

  • Israeli attacks intensified on Saturday on Beirut’s southern suburbs
By Arab News ·

Ireland calls Israeli demand to move UN troops ‘outrageous’

Ireland calls Israeli demand to move UN troops ‘outrageous’

  • “It is outrageous that the Israeli Defense Forces have threatened this peacekeeping force,” President Michael Higgins said
  • “Indeed, Israel is demanding that the entire UNIFIL operating under UN mandates walk away“
By AFP ·

Immigration is not a ‘bad’ thing, France’s Macron says

Immigration is not a ‘bad’ thing, France’s Macron says

  • “Is immigration bad? The answer is no. It depends,” Macron told broadcaster France Inter
  • Macron hosted dozens of leaders of French-speaking countries for the “Francophonie” summit, the first time the event has been held in France for 33 years
By AFP ·

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 ·