Israeli strike kills one in south Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a construction vehicle in southern Lebanon killed a man, the Lebanese health ministry reported on Saturday...
Middle East
Attack on Iraqi MP candidate鈥檚 office wounds two
Armed gunmen opened fire early Saturday on the office of an Iraqi parliamentary candidate south of Baghdad, wounding two bodyguards, a security source said.
Iran ditches nuclear deal limits
Iran said on Saturday that it was no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear programme as a landmark 10-year deal between it and world powers expired, though Tehran reiterated its 鈥榗ommitment to diplomacy鈥�.
Hamas says committed to Gaza truce
Hamas insisted it was committed to returning all the hostage remains still unaccounted for under Gaza鈥檚 ruins, as a Turkish official said specialists dispatched to help find bodies were awaiting Israel鈥檚 authorisation to enter.
Iran slams Israeli strikes in Lebanon as 鈥榗easefire violation鈥�
Iran on Friday condemned strikes by its arch-foe Israel on southern Lebanon, a stronghold of its close ally Hezbollah.
Lebanese judge orders Hannibal Gaddafi鈥檚 release on $11m bail
A judge on Friday ordered the release on bail of Hannibal Gaddafi, son of long-time Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, after nearly a decade of pre-trial detention in Lebanon, a judicial official said.
Saudi Arabia announces major development in Makkah
Saudi Arabia has announced a major new project flanking Makkah鈥檚 Grand Mosque, providing 9,00,000 extra praying spaces together with residential and hospitality services for the millions of pilgrims who visit each year.
Palestinian PM meets UN team, diplomats
The Palestinian Authority鈥檚 prime minister met Thursday with UN and diplomatic officials to present a plan for Gaza鈥檚 reconstruction, despite uncertainties over his government鈥檚 role in the war-shattered territory鈥檚 future.
Gaza to Egypt crossing remains shut Israel pushes for hostage remains
The lifeline Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt remained shut on Wednesday despite reports that it could reopen to aid convoys, as Israel insisted Hamas hand over the remains of the last deceased hostages it holds.
Netanyahu in court for graft trial appearance
Israel鈥檚 prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was back in a Tel Aviv court on Wednesday for the latest hearing in his long-running corruption trial, which opened in May 2020.
Syrian leader seeks reset in Russia relations
Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa said Wednesday he wanted to 鈥榬edefine鈥� relations with Moscow as Russian president Vladimir Putin hosted him in Moscow, their first meeting since key Kremlin ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted last year.
Gaza declaration signed
US president Donald Trump hailed a 鈥榯remendous day for the Middle East鈥� as he and regional leaders signed a declaration meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners.
UN, ICRC demand opening of all Gaza crossings to allow in aid
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross called Tuesday for all crossings into Gaza to be opened to allow desperately needed aid into the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Trump鈥檚 call for peace 鈥榓t odds鈥� with US actions: Iran
Iran said on Tuesday that US president Donald Trump鈥檚 call for a peace deal with Tehran was inconsistent with Washington鈥檚 actions, referring to its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June.
Clashes between Hamas, clan members kill 27 in Gaza
At least 27 people have been killed in fierce clashes between Hamas security forces and armed members of the Dughmush family in Gaza City, in one of the most violent internal confrontations since the end of major Israeli operations in the enclave, reports BBConline.
