Update Israeli drone strikes kill 4 in Lebanon; Lebanese army reclaims more territory from Hezbollah

Israeli drone strikes kill 4 in Lebanon; Lebanese army reclaims more territory from Hezbollah

  • Victims of the Israeli attacks included 3 people collecting scrap from damaged buildings, and a former paramedic riding a motorcycle
  • President Joseph Aoun says ‘Lebanese army controls more than 85% of the south after clearing it, in a military sense, as part of its commitments to the ceasefire’
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after warning over sectarian attacks

Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after warning over sectarian attacks

By AP ·

Update Saudi, Japanese FMs discuss crude oil supply, cooperation in Riyadh

Saudi, Japanese FMs discuss crude oil supply, cooperation in Riyadh

  • Prince Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to stable supply of crude oil to Japan
  • Countries are marking 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
By Tamara Aboalsaud ·

Warning of heavy rain, flooding across Saudi Arabia

Warning of heavy rain, flooding across Saudi Arabia

  • Makkah and Riyadh to have moderate to heavy rain, Civil Defense forecasts
By Arab News ·

Sudan’s war-ravaged Khartoum tiptoes back to life after recapture by army

Sudan’s war-ravaged Khartoum tiptoes back to life after recapture by army

  • In a lightning offensive in March, the army recaptured the city center, including the presidential palace and the airport
  • Within the next six months, the UN expects more than two million displaced people to return to the capital if security conditions allow
By AFP ·

10 killed in Philippines when passenger bus slams into vehicles at a toll booth

10 killed in Philippines when passenger bus slams into vehicles at a toll booth

  • More than two dozen others were injured in the multiple-vehicle collision in Tarlac city, north of Manila
  • The bus driver was taken into custody and initially told investigators that he dozed off shortly before the crash
By AP ·

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags as scrutiny of Israel’s participation grows

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags as scrutiny of Israel’s participation grows

  • Fans will now be allowed to bring and display any flag that does not contain racist content, hate symbols
  • Iceland, Spain and Slovenia have all raised concerns about Israel’s participation at this year’s contest
By Arab News ·

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags as scrutiny of Israel’s participation grows

Eurovision lifts ban on Palestinian flags as scrutiny of Israel’s participation grows

  • Fans will now be allowed to bring and display any flag that does not contain racist content, hate symbols
  • Iceland, Spain and Slovenia have all raised concerns about Israel’s participation at this year’s contest
By Arab News ·

From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

  • The periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia
  • The last time a pope was elected who was not a cardinal was Urban VI in 1378
By AP ·
James Harden, Clippers force Game 7 versus Nuggets

James Harden, Clippers force Game 7 versus Nuggets

  • James Harden recorded 28 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers
  • Kawhi Leonard added 27 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and Norman Powell scored 24 points
By Reuters ·