Canada: Decision to down Ukraine flight PS752 was made by senior Iranian official
Canada’s final report on the downing of the Ukrainian plane said the decision was made by a senior Iranian official, Al-Arabiya TV reported. ...
Lebanon army appeals for aid as economic crisis leaves soldiers hungry
Lebanon's army is appealing to world powers for aid to help it survive the country's economic collapse, which has left soldiers "suffering and hungry". ...
Israel strikes in Gaza after fire balloons launched
Israel says it carried out air strikes in Gaza overnight after Palestinians launched incendiary balloons from the territory, in the first major flare-up since an 11-day conflict last month. ...
US offers $3 million for information on Iraq attacks
The US Department of State's Rewards for Justice programme said Thursday it was offering a reward of up to $3 million for information on attacks against Americans in Iraq. ...
Palestinian security officers killed during Israeli raid in West Bank
Two Palestinian intelligence officers have been killed by Israeli special forces during a raid in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say. ...
Jerusalem march through Muslim Quarter to go ahead
The outgoing Israeli government has given the go-ahead for a march by religious nationalists which was cancelled by organisers over fears it could trigger a new round of conflict. ...
Two dead, five wounded in Libya car bomb: security source
Two members of Libya’s security forces were killed and five others wounded Sunday evening in a car bomb blast at a checkpoint in the country’s south, a police source said. ...
Israel arrests Palestinian activist Muna el-Kurd in East Jerusalem
Israeli security forces have questioned a Palestinian activist who played a significant role in protests against the possible eviction of Palestinian families from homes in East Jerusalem. ...
Suez Canal Authority showing ‘full flexibility’ in Ever Given compensation talks
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said Monday it was showing “full flexibility” in compensation talks with the owner of the Ever Given container ship, which got stuck in the strategic waterway earlier this year and disrupted global trade. ...
Daesh extremists arrested in Morocco for planning attacks against military targets
Two Daesh militants were caught in Morocco after planning to carry out attacks on various military facilities, the country’s counter-extremism office said. ...
Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters
Iranians are due to choose a new president this month at a pivotal time for the country, both at home and abroad. Much has changed in the four years since the last election - and here are key reasons why this one will be closely watched. ...
Jordan warns against unauthorized gatherings
Jordan’s minister of interior warned against unauthorized gatherings and demonstrations which threaten the national cohesion, state news agency Petra reported. ...
Suez Canal Authority swiftly repairs container ship after sudden engine failure
The Suez Canal Authority has quickly dealt with a sudden failure in the engines of container ship the Maersk Emerald — one of the ships crossing the canal — during its transit within the northern channel. ...
Fear in Iraq’s Mosul as Daesh families return from Syria
The return of dozens of Iraqi families suspected of links to the Daesh group from Syria to Mosul has sparked fears among residents who survived the horrors of Daesh rule. ...
Assad wins Syrian election dismissed as farce by critics
Bashar al-Assad will serve a fourth term in office after winning Syria's presidential election. ...
Iraq militia chief arrested over attacks on base hosting US forces — security sources
Iraqi security forces on Wednesday arrested senior militia commander Qasim Muslih under the country’s anti-terrorism law, three security sources said. ...
One dead, 2 wounded in explosion at petrochemical company in Iran’s Asaluyeh
One person died and two others were injured in a massive explosion at a petrochemical company in Iran’s city of Asaluyeh, TV news channel Al-Arabiya reported Al-Arabiya reported citing local sources. ...
U.S. envoy for Yemen to visit Saudi Arabia, Oman
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to Saudi Arabia and Oman on Tuesday for talks with senior government officials aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Yemen, the State Department said. ...
Turkey blames PKK for drone attack that shuts airport in Kurdish region
The largest airport in the Kurdish-majority region of Turkey has been forced to close for repairs after it was hit by a drone attack last week, which Ankara has blamed on the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). ...
Israel-Gaza conflict: Blinken promises US support for Gaza reconstruction
The US will help rebuild Gaza as part of efforts to consolidate the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, the secretary of state says. ...