Middle East
Southern Lebanon Border / Hezbollah pushes Israeli troops back
Hezbollah said yesterday its fighters had pushed back advancing Israeli troops in clashes along the length of the border, a day after Israel said it had killed two successors to the Lebanese movement’s slain leader.
Hezbollah’s military capability still intact
The deputy leader of Hezbollah said yesterday the Iran-backed group had moved beyond “painful blows” inflicted by Israel as Israeli forces began ground operations in the southwest of Lebanon, expanding its incursions into a new zone.
Israeli strikes endanger civilians on Lebanon-Syria border: HRW
Human Rights Watch yesterday said Israeli strikes near the main Lebanon-Syria border crossing were putting civilians at “grave risk” as they prevented them from fleeing and hampered humanitarian operations.
Iran air traffic resumes after suspension: state media
Flights have been operational again since 11:00 pm (1930 GMT) Sunday and were being "carried out in accordance with the flight schedule"
A year of Israel's invasion / Gaza still bleeds
Intensified Israeli airstrikes on Gaza yesterday killed dozens on the eve of the first anniversary of its offensive in the besieged territory that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians and left the enclave in ruins.
A year of israeli offensive in gaza / Palestinians wonder how to deal with tonnes of rubble
In the ruins of his two-storey home, 11-year-old Mohammed gathers chunks of the fallen roof into a broken pail and pounds them into gravel which his father will use to make gravestones for victims of the Gaza offensive.
Iran prepares plan to respond to any Israeli attack
Iran has prepared a plan to respond to a possible Israeli attack following the Islamic republic’s retaliatory missile strike against it last week, local media reported yesterday.
Israeli air attacks batter south Beirut
Israeli air attacks battered Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight and early yesterday in the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since Israel sharply escalated its campaign against Iran-backed group Hezbollah last month.
Man arrested for travelling to Makkah to perform Umrah for Queen Elizabeth
Saudi authorities have arrested a man who claimed to have travelled to the Muslim holy city of Makkah to perform an Umrah pilgrimage on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Iran calls European statement on nuke talks ‘unconstructive’
Iran’s foreign ministry on Saturday described as “unconstructive” and “regrettable” a joint statement issued by Germany, France and Britain about negotiations aimed at reviving a 2015 nuclear deal.
Palestinian dies days after being shot in Israeli raid
A Palestinian succumbed to his wounds yesterday, five days after being shot by the Israeli army during a home demolition in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said.
Palestinian teen killed after attacking Israel soldier
A Palestinian teenager was killed in the West Bank yesterday after what the Israeli army said was an attack on a soldier, the fourth deadly incident in the occupied territory in as many days.
Gulf states ask Netflix to remove "offensive" contents
Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove “offensive content” on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian.
Israeli air strike damages Syria's Aleppo airport
An Israeli air attack on Syria's Aleppo airport on Tuesday has damaged the runway and taken the airport out of service, the Syrian defence ministry said.
Iron Age ivory plaques found in Jerusalem
Archaeologists revealed ivory plaques found in a luxurious Jerusalem Iron Age residence, a first-of-its-kind discovery at this location that sheds light on the owner’s wealth and social status.
Palestinian killed in Israel West Bank raid
A Palestinian was killed and 16 wounded yesterday when Israeli troops entered Jenin in the occupied West Bank to carry out a home demolition, the Palestinian health ministry said.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen: Video of kidnapped ‘Bangladeshi UN official’ released
Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch released a video on Saturday showing a “Bangladeshi UN official” who was abducted in the war-torn country more than six months ago, the SITE Intelligence Group reported.
Al-Qaeda releases video of kidnapped Bangladeshi UN worker in Yemen
Underlining Yemen's parlous security, on Saturday AQAP released a video showing a United Nations worker who was abducted more than six months ago, the SITE Intelligence Group reported.