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 ·

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
  • Hamas had made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel
By Reuters ·

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 ·

Fuel shortages ‘catastrophic’ for devastated health services in Gaza: WHO

Fuel shortages ‘catastrophic’ for devastated health services in Gaza: WHO

  • Desperate fuel shortages have been a constant problem in the besieged Palestinian territory
  • Gaza is completely sealed off and everything that enters it is controlled by the Israelis
By AFP ·

India’s Modi heads to Moscow for first visit since Ukraine invasion

India’s Modi heads to Moscow for first visit since Ukraine invasion

  • Russia is a key supplier of cut-price oil and weapons to India
  • Modi last visited Russia in 2019 and hosted President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi two years later
By AFP ·

OpenAI’s internal AI details stolen in 2023 breach, NYT reports

OpenAI’s internal AI details stolen in 2023 breach, NYT reports

  • Hacker lifted details from discussions in an online forum where employees talked about OpenAI’s latest technologies, says report
By Reuters ·

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 ·
Argentina reach Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw

Argentina reach Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw

  • Seeking their third straight major title, Argentina advanced to the semifinals for the fifth straight Copa America and will play Venezuela or Canada on Tuesday
  • Under Copa America regulations, the match went straight from the end of regulation to a shootout, without extra time
By AP ·