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Lebanese government says it documented 2,036 Israeli breaches of Lebanon’s sovereignty in the last three months of 2025.Lebanon has filed a complaint with the United Nations about repeated Israeli violations of a November 2024 ceasefire, calling on the Security Council to push Israel to end its attacks and fully withdraw from the country.The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants said the complaint, sent on Monday, stressed that Israeli abuses are a “clear” violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended a war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Rubio speaks to…

Abu Hussein al‑Hamidawi, leader of Iraqi armed group, says war against Iran will not be a ‘walk in the park’.Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi paramilitary group, has warned of a “total war” if Iran is attacked, signalling it would militarily support Tehran if conflict breaks out as the United States amasses military assets in the region.The Iran-backed group’s chief, Abu Hussein al‑Hamidawi, issued a fiery statement late on Sunday, calling on fighters to be prepared for war.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to knowlist 2 of 3What…

Marco Rubio’s call with PM Shia al-Sudani comes as Iraq is expected to see a new government amid US-Iran tensions.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, following the transfer of ISIL (ISIS)-linked detainees from Syria to Iraq, as he encouraged Baghdad to maintain autonomy from Iran amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.In a news release, the United States Department of State said Rubio and al-Sudani spoke on Sunday, during which the top US diplomat “commended the Government of Iraq’s initiative and leadership in expediting the transfer and detention of ISIS terrorists”.Recommended…

One-third of Egyptians were born after the 2011 Arab Spring protests which removed longtime President Hosni Mubarak.Fifteen years have passed since the Arab Spring protests erupted in Egypt.Inspired by the successful uprising in Tunisia just 11 days earlier, when demonstrators succeeded in bringing down the country’s president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the Egyptian people wanted freedom and their voices to be heard.For 18 days, millions took to the streets to protest, driven by high unemployment, poverty and political repression, and demanding the departure of longtime President Hosni Mubarak.With a median age of approximately 24 years, Egypt ranks among the…

Border with Egypt to open for pedestrians under Israeli inspections as part of Trump-brokered “20-point plan”. JERUSALEM — Israel will partially reopen the critical Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt under a new U.S.-mediated arrangement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Monday. The decision followed high-level talks between Israeli officials and American envoys in Jerusalem. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Netanyahu’s office confirmed the “limited reopening” would apply “for pedestrian passage only” and would be “subject to a full Israeli inspection mechanism.” The move is described as part of a broader diplomatic framework referred…

UAE retail prices climb to Dh601 per gram as investors rush into precious metals amid debt, currency, and geopolitical fears. SHARJAH: Gold’s historic surge broke new ground on Monday as prices soared beyond the $5,000-per-ounce mark for the first time, fuelled by widespread investor flight from shaky sovereign debt and volatile currencies toward perceived safe-haven assets. The precious metal climbed as high as $5,085 an ounce—a gain of over 2%—extending a dramatic rally that has seen gold more than double in two years. In the UAE, the global surge translated into local retail prices hitting approximately Dh601 per gram for 24-carat…

Convoy carrying food and fuel reaches Kurdish-majority town, also known as Kobane, in Aleppo province.A United Nations convoy carrying “life-saving” aid has arrived in the Kurdish-majority town of Ain al-Arab in northern Syria as a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continues to hold.The convoy’s arrival in Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobane, on Sunday came amid growing concerns about humanitarian conditions in the town, which has been surrounded by Syrian government forces.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US envoy meets SDF commander, calls for Syria ceasefire to be upheldlist 2…

After 32 years of shaping the face of UAE tournaments, Ganesh Mangathil gets an emotional send-off from world No. 2, who calls himself “very lucky” to present the farewell gift. DUBAI: In a sport often defined by star players and major trophies, a poignant moment this week shifted the spotlight to a man who worked for decades behind the cameras. Ganesh Mangathil, the Indian expat who helped build the visual identity of UAE golf, received a surprise and emotional farewell from superstar Rory McIlroy as he retired after 32 years with Dubai Golf. The touching scene, captured in a viral video…

The so-called yellow line has been squeezing Palestinians into smaller areas, making their lives more difficult.Gaza – Just metres from yellow-painted concrete blocks marking the Israeli army’s latest redeployment line in eastern Gaza City, Zaid Mohammed, a displaced Palestinian father of four, shelters with his family in a small tent.The so-called yellow line is the demarcation line where the Israeli army withdrew to under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire that came into effect in October. Israeli military maps indicate the line extends 1.5km and 6.5km (0.9 to 4 miles) inside Gaza from its eastern boundary with Israel and…

Multiple flights to Caucasus and Central Asia cancelled or diverted via Doha for refuelling; airline cites safety and “dynamic situation” NEW DELHI: IndiGo has cancelled and altered several of its international flight paths serving the Caucasus and Central Asia, citing safety concerns due to rising tensions in and around Iran. The airline announced the “proactive changes” on Sunday, marking one of the first major operational disruptions by an Indian carrier in response to the latest regional instability. Immediate Impact on RoutesThe airline has cancelled its flights for January 25 from Delhi to Tbilisi, Georgia, and from Mumbai to Almaty, Kazakhstan, along…