Update Israeli military vehicles ride through Syria close to the ceasefire line between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria.

Israel aims to ‘double population’ in annexed Golan

  • Israel has occupied most of the Golan Heights since 1967 and annexed that area in 1981
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An Israeli flag flies on a roof in the town of Majdal Shams, near the so-called Alpha Line.

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli plan on annexed Golan population

  • Kingdom renews its call to the international community to condemn Israeli violations, stresses need to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, ministry says
By Arab News ·

HRW accuses Sudan paramilitaries of widespread sexual violence

HRW accuses Sudan paramilitaries of widespread sexual violence

  • It is the latest such report by international monitors alleging sexual violence during Sudan’s 20-month war
  • HRW said it had documented dozens of cases since September 2023 involving women and girls
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Saudi Arabia proposes renaming OAPEC into the Arab Energy Organization

Saudi Arabia proposes renaming OAPEC into the Arab Energy Organization

  • Resolution to promote stronger cooperation among OAPEC members as part of a larger reconstruction initiative
By Arab News ·

HRW accuses Sudan paramilitaries of widespread sexual violence

HRW accuses Sudan paramilitaries of widespread sexual violence

  • It is the latest such report by international monitors alleging sexual violence during Sudan’s 20-month war
  • HRW said it had documented dozens of cases since September 2023 involving women and girls
By AFP ·

Indonesia to repatriate Filipino woman prisoner early Tuesday

Indonesia to repatriate Filipino woman prisoner early Tuesday

  • Mary Jane Veloso was earlier sentenced to death for drug trafficking
By Reuters ·

The Al Jazeera Media Network logo is seen on its headquarters building in Doha, Qatar June 8, 2017. (REUTERS)

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike on Gaza

  • “Al Jazeera unequivocally condemns the ongoing crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces against journalists and media professionals in Gaza,” the channel said
By AP ·

The Al Jazeera Media Network logo is seen on its headquarters building in Doha, Qatar June 8, 2017. (REUTERS)

Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike on Gaza

  • “Al Jazeera unequivocally condemns the ongoing crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces against journalists and media professionals in Gaza,” the channel said
By AP ·

Leganes stun faltering La Liga leaders Barcelona

Leganes stun faltering La Liga leaders Barcelona

  • Hansi Flick’s side are level on points with Atletico Madrid, second, and lead third-place Real Madrid by a single point, having played one extra game than both their title rivals
By AFP ·