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Update Iran seizes 2 ships seeking to cross Strait of Hormuz, fires on another

Iran seizes 2 ships seeking to cross Strait of Hormuz, fires on another

  • British maritime security agency says an Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says it stopped two ships and directed them to Iranian waters
By AFP ·

London hosts military talks on France and UK’s Hormuz mission

London hosts military talks on France and UK’s Hormuz mission

  • The conference comes after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron co-chaired international talks on the strategic strait in Paris on Friday that brought together over 40 countries
By AFP ·

Special Diggers are used by rescue teams to remove rubble from a building previously hit by the Israeli army.

Lebanon seeks one-month truce extension, halt to destruction of southern villages in Israel talks

  • Lebanese official said President Aoun has instructed delegation to discuss measures to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and halt to violations
  • Aoun has been engaging with regional leaders as part of diplomatic efforts to bolster support for Lebanon’s position in the talks
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

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MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa meets with senior Malaysian scholars in Kuala Lumpur. (MWL)

MWL chief meets Malaysian scholars in Kuala Lumpur

  • The meeting was followed by a discussion session on themes from Al-Issa’s scholarly lecture, as well as issues of interest to broader Islamic world
By Arab News ·

Jordanian authorities arrest dealers in nationwide crackdown on drugs

Jordanian authorities arrest dealers in nationwide crackdown on drugs

  • Police arrested two crystal meth dealers and seized 1,000 narcotic pills in the capital Amman
By Arab News ·

Thailand ceremony at disputed border temple draws Cambodia rebuke

Thailand ceremony at disputed border temple draws Cambodia rebuke

  • Thailand’s defense and culture ministers visited the temple on Wednesday to commemorate the 15th anniversary of April 2011 clashes
  • Thai forces captured several areas in border provinces last year, territory that both sides claim
By AFP ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·

Germany’s Gnabry says he is out of World Cup after an adductor muscle tear

Germany’s Gnabry says he is out of World Cup after an adductor muscle tear

  • Gnabry was ‌injured during penalty ‌training last week, the ‌club ⁠has said
  • “As for ⁠the World Cup dream with ‌the DFB team. ‌That’s sadly over for me,” Gnabry said
By AFP ·