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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 ·

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 ·

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 ·

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In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity

In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity

  • In Deir Al-Balah, large banners bearing the logos of rival candidate lists decorate the streets
  • Voting will be held in 12 polling centers including open fields and tents
By Reuters ·

Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn

Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn

  • FAO and WMO said heatwaves are becoming more frequent, intense and prolonged, damaging crops, livestock, fisheries and forests
  • “Extreme heat is rewriting the script on what farmers, fishers and foresters can grow and when they can grow,” said Zahedi
By Rueters ·

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 ·