Pentagon plans ground operations in Iran as war enters second month

Israel and the United States intensified their air campaign against Iran over the weekend, striking power plants, missile production sites, and nuclear facilities across Tehran and surrounding provinces as the conflict entered its second month. Iran retaliated with waves of drones and missiles targeting Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other......

UK raises concern over Israel’s planned expansion in Lebanon

The United Kingdom has expressed growing concern over Israel’s stated intention to expand its ground operations in Lebanon, warning of the risk of further escalation in an already volatile region. British Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer said the situation was “deeply concerning,” noting......

WHO condemns attacks on health facilities in Lebanon

The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly condemned recent attacks on healthcare facilities in southern Lebanon, calling for an immediate halt to all such actions. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that medical infrastructure and personnel must be protected under international humanitarian law. In a public......

Netanyahu orders xepansion of security buffer zone in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has instructed the military to expand the existing security buffer zone in southern Lebanon, aiming to significantly alter the security situation along Israel’s northern border. In a video statement from the Northern Command, Netanyahu said, “I have just instructed......

Journalists must never be targeted in conflicts, says France amid Lebanon tensions

France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, has stressed that journalists should never be targeted in conflict zones, regardless of their affiliations, following the deaths of several media workers in Lebanon. Speaking in a televised interview, Barrot stated that if it were confirmed that journalists had been deliberately targeted,......

Hezbollah launches 600 projectiles at Israel in 24 hours, a record doubled

Hezbollah fired over 600 rockets, drones and mortar rounds at Israeli forces and northern Israel in a 24-hour period ending Thursday, roughly double the group's prior peak of around 300 aerial threats during the 2023-2024 conflict. IDF sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that this barrage exceeded the daily average of about 100 attacks......

EBRD warns Iran war may cut growth by 0.4 points

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cautioned Tuesday that the ongoing Middle East conflict threatens economic growth across its regions. Higher energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and tighter financial conditions pose risks. Forecasts could drop 0.4 percentage points if oil prices stay elevated. In its report "Potential......

Israeli airstrike hits Christian town north of Beirut for first time

An Israeli airstrike targeted Sahel Alma, a Christian city north of Beirut, on Tuesday. State media and Reuters reported it as the first strike on this area amid the escalating Israel-Hezbollah war. Witnesses heard multiple explosions and saw white smoke rising, though no immediate casualties emerged. The attack signals Israel's air campaign......

Abidjan to host 16th international book fair under theme of reading for progress

The 16th edition of the Abidjan International Book Fair, known by its French acronym SILA, will take place from April 28 to May 2 in Ivory Coast's economic capital, organized around the theme "Read to Build." The announcement was made at a press conference in Abidjan dedicated to outlining the main pillars of the event's......

Lufthansa extends Middle East flight suspensions amid escalating conflict

Deutsche Lufthansa has extended the suspension of several routes to the Middle East as the conflict involving Iran enters its fourth week with no clear signs of de escalation. The airline said flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv will remain suspended until May 31, while services to Abu Dhabi, Beirut, and Tehran are halted until October 24. The......

Air France extends flight suspensions to Dubai, Riyadh, Tel Aviv, and Beirut

Air France has announced an extension of the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 31, and to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until April 4. The airline cited security concerns at these destinations and the closure of certain airspaces as the main reasons for the continued suspension. Passengers affected by the......

UAE briefly closes airspace as Iran Israel strikes escalate across region

The United Arab Emirates briefly shut its airspace on Tuesday as missile and drone exchanges between Iran and Israel intensified, with explosions reported in several Gulf cities and new strikes launched across multiple fronts. Residents in Dubai and Doha reported hearing blasts as air defense systems intercepted incoming projectiles. UAE......

Fuel prices continue to rise in Lebanon amid regional tensions

Fuel prices have risen again across Lebanon, reflecting mounting pressure from global oil market volatility and ongoing regional tensions. The latest price adjustments, released by the Ministry of Energy, show a noticeable increase across all major fuel categories. Gasoline, diesel, and household gas have all become more expensive, adding......

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