Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief says response to Israeli attacks will be strong

BERIUT: Six Hezbollah fighters were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli airstrike that Hezbollah claimed was aimed at northern Israel, and Israeli fighter jets flew low over Beirut, breaking the sound barrier, Lebanese security sources said.Since the Palestinian militant group Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel on October 7, triggering war in the Gaza Strip, … Read more

6,000 police at the ready to quell UK riots: government

Bangladesh President Dissolves Parliament, Clears Way for Elections to Replace Hasina DHAKA, Bangladesh: Bangladesh's president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for new elections to replace the long-serving prime minister who resigned and fled the country after weeks of violent unrest. President Mohamed Shahabuddin's office announced the decision on Tuesday afternoon. One protest leader … Read more

Climate activists target Messi’s mansion in Spain’s Ibiza

MADRID: Climate activists spray-painted the mansion of Argentine football star Lionel Messi in the Spanish resort of Ibiza on Tuesday, highlighting the “rich people’s responsibility for the climate crisis.” Campaigners from the Futuro Vegetal group released a video showing two members standing in front of the house near the bay of Cala Tarida on Ibiza’s … Read more

Qatar banking assets see 1.2% rise

RIYADH: Qatar’s banking assets grew by 1.2% month-on-month in June to Qatari riyals 1.99 trillion (USD 546.4 billion), driven by domestic investment and credit growth. The growth contributed to a 1.5% increase in banking sector assets in 2024 compared to QNB Financial Services’ QNB 1.96 trillion in December 2023. Domestic assets increased by 0.7% month-on-month … Read more

China urges citizens to take ‘caution’ in Lebanon travel

BEIJING: The Chinese embassy in Beirut has urged citizens to “travel cautiously” when visiting Lebanon, warning that they face “higher security risks” as fears of a regional conflict soar. In a statement released Monday evening Beijing time, the embassy warned citizens that the situation in Lebanon is “serious and complicated.” “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs … Read more

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