Israel attacks Lebanon: Death toll rises to 492
Explosions around the ancient city of Baalbek in eastern Lebanon triggered flashes of fire and sent smoke billowing into the…
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Anura Kumara elected new Sri Lankan president
About 75% of the 17 million eligible voters cast their ballots, according to the election commission. Sri Lankans elected Marxist-leaning…
Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil killed in Israeli airstrike
IDF indicated that military operations would continue over the weekend, advising residents to prepare for gunfire and explosions. Hezbollah commander…
Israel planted explosives in 5,000 Hezbollah’s pagers: Reports
Iran-backed Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel, whose military declined to comment on the blasts. Israel’s Mossad spy agency…
8 dead, over 2,700 injured in Lebanon pager explosions
Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, suffered a minor injury when a pager exploded, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported….
Trump unhurt in another ‘assassination attempt’ in Florida
This incident comes just two months after a similar attack at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump unhurt in another ‘assassination…
Iran says new research satellite launched into orbit
Iran has countered that it is not seeking nuclear weapons and that its satellite and rocket launches are for civil…
New rules for taking photos in Masjid al-Haram
The current Umrah season, available year-round, began in late June following the annual Hajj pilgrimage, attracting around 1.8 million Muslims…
Oman announces 10-day free tourist visas for cruise ship passengers & crew
This initiative is aimed at attracting more tourists to Oman by enhancing the ease of travel for cruise ship visitors….
Israeli deadly strikes on Syria kill at least 14 people
There was no immediate comment from Israel, which typically does not comment on specific reports of strikes in Syria. Israeli…