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Lebanese authorities said they are coordinating with their neighbors to dismantle the drug trade as neighboring Syria steps up its own efforts following border clashes.
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Syria holds first post‑Assad parliamentary vote: What to know
Syria’s first post-Assad parliamentary elections — with seats chosen by local committees rather than a public vote — spark backlash as the government postpones voting in Druze- and Kurdish-majority regions.
'The face of old Gaza': IDF struck down recognized residential high-rise in Gaza City
Al-Ghofri tower was reportedly Gaza City's tallest building. 'It was considered the face of old Gaza, before the newer towers were built,' a local researcher wrote. The IDF said it was used to spy on Israeli forces; It was often used as a backdrop in media coverage
Rubio visits Jerusalem archeological site in boost to Israel's claims
By Simon Lewis JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday visited a contentious archaeological site beneath Jerusalem, giving U.S. backing to a Jewish settler-led project that critics say undermines prospects for a future Palestinian state. The visit, from
Rubio: Military intervention to topple Hamas may be inevitable
In a Jerusalem press conference, Netanyahu defended Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, saying, 'You can run, but you can't hide.' Secretary Rubio urged Hamas to surrender and free hostages but admitted a military solution may be inevitable
Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for Israel to be barred from international sport over the Gaza war, as it emerged his government had also cancelled an $825 million military contract with the country. Sanchez expressed "deep admiration" for thousands of
Google Pay, China’s Alipay+ launch in Saudi Arabia amid cashless push
Both payment platforms will use mada, the kingdom’s national payment system.
Netanyahu says Israel should invest in influence operations to counteract isolation
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel needs to invest heavily in "influence operations" in traditional and social media to counteract economic isolation arising from negative publicity abroad, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday. Speaking at a Finance
Cholera kills 25 in two days in Sudan's Darfur amid deepening war
The town of Tawila has been the hardest hit in Darfur, with 58 new cholera cases reported on Sunday alone.
Israeli student found guilty of spying for Iran: What to know
The conviction of the 22-year-old Jewish religious student comes as Iran expands efforts to recruit both Jews and Arabs in Israel.
Arab, Islamic leaders urge 'review' of Israel ties at emergency summit after Doha strikes
The meeting comes less than a week after Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hamas’ leadership in Doha, a move Gulf states say poses a serious threat to regional security.
Israel seeks to make Gaza City unliveable, says UN expert Francesca Albanese
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -The top U.N. expert on Palestinian rights, Francesca Albanese, said Israel was trying to make Gaza City unliveable in its assault on the enclave's largest urban area and was endangering the lives of Israeli hostages. "Israel is bombing
Ankara shrugs as Greece, Cyprus try to block Turkey from $170B EU defense scheme
The European Union faces fresh tensions as Greece resists Turkey’s effort to tap into a $170 billion defense fund, highlighting long-standing regional disputes.
Israel attack aimed to halt Gaza talks, Qatar emir tells emergency summit
Qatar's emir accused Israel of trying to derail Gaza ceasefire efforts with its attack on Hamas in Doha, as Arab and Muslim leaders held emergency talks on Monday to discuss a unified response. The joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit was called by
Israel threatens Hamas 'wherever they are' as Qatar hosts summit
By Andrew Mills, Jana Choukeir and Simon Lewis DOHA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he didn't rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are" as the heads of Arab and Islamic states held a summit to show support for Qatar after
Iran's uranium-enrichment programme must be dismantled, US's Wright says
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -Iran's uranium-enrichment programme must be "completely dismantled", U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the U.N. nuclear watchdog's annual General Conference on Monday. The U.S. and Israel bombed Iran's uranium-enrichment plants in
Egypt's president says Israel's actions hinder chances of new peace treaties in the region
DOHA (Reuters) -Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that Israel's current actions hindered any chances of new peace treaties in the Middle East. In remarks aimed at Israel, he told the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha: "What is happening right now hinders the
Britain bans Israelis from London defence college over Gaza escalation
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain has banned Israelis from attending a prestigious London defence studies college due to the escalation of the war in Gaza, the UK's Ministry of Defence said on Monday, prompting an angry response from Israel. While Britain remains a close ally of
Spanish PM has 'deep admiration' for pro-Palestinian protesters
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday reiterated his "deep admiration" for pro-Palestinian protesters who forced the final stage of one of the most important international cycling races to be abandoned at the weekend. He also said Israel should be barred from