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Strike comes hours after a previous Israeli attack the night before, in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations.The Israeli army says an operative with the external arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is among several people killed in strikes it has carried out across Lebanon in another breach of its ceasefire with Hezbollah.Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) said the drone strike on Thursday hit a vehicle on the Hosh al-Sayyed Ali road in the Hermel district, killing two people.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israel, Lebanon officials meet as pressure mounts to disarm Hezbollahlist 2 of 3Israel strikes…
Record winners Egypt, led by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, face South Africa in the first titanic battle of the tournament.Who: Egypt vs South Africa What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Where: Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco When: Friday at 4pm (15:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on media Sport from 12:00 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream.Record Africa Cup of Nations winners Egypt face South Africa on Friday in the first battle of the titans group matchup in the 2025 edition of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) showpiece.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist…
Riyadh calls seizure of oil-rich provinces ‘unjustified escalation’ as fragile anti-Houthi alliance shows cracks.Saudi Arabia has publicly called on Yemen’s main southern separatist group to withdraw from two eastern provinces they seized this month, in a move that threatens to deepen divisions within the governing coalition opposed to the Houthi rebels.Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the demand on Thursday, describing military operations by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) as an “unjustified escalation” after the group took control of the oil-rich Hadramout and al-Mahra governorates earlier in December.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2UN chief Guterres condemns…
Jordan’s military said the attacks ‘neutralised arms and drug traffickers’ and destroyed their laboratories and factories.Jordan’s military has launched strikes on drug and weapons smugglers in the country’s northern border regions with Syria, targeting sites used as “launch points” by trafficking groups into Jordanian territory, according to reports.The Jordan News Agency, Petra, said the strikes on Wednesday “neutralised a number of arms and drug traffickers who organise weapons and narcotics smuggling operations along the northern border of the Kingdom”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Captagon: Syria’s Hidden Drug Empirelist 2 of 4Iraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction…
Christmas returns to Bethlehem with joy and sorrow amid hardships, as Palestinians unite in celebration and resilience.Bethlehem, occupied West Bank – Manger Square and the narrow alleyways that surround it filled with the sound of drums and brass as Bethlehem’s scout troupes marched through in their pristine uniforms.They sang Christmas carols and played traditional Palestinian music, combining a celebration of Christmas with their own national identity.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Christmas joy returns to Bethlehem amid Israeli raids across West Banklist 2 of 3Israeli forces injure dozens in occupied West Bank raidlist 3 of 3Victory against Israeli…
Fewer than 50,000 Christians now live in Palestine, under threat from Israel’s illegal occupation and attacks.Palestinian Christians have gathered at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem for the first time since Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza began in 2023 to celebrate Christmas.Bethlehem’s mayor says the municipality has chosen to restore the city’s festivities after a long period of darkness and silence.At a Christmas market, Safaa Thalgieh, a mother from Bethlehem, told media’s Nida Ibrahim: “Our joy doesn’t mean people are not suffering, have lost their loved ones, or are desperate, but we can only pray that things get better.”…
Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus.Syria’s Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of Taha al-Zoubi, a leading figure in the ISIL (ISIS) group, in the Damascus countryside, the country’s SANA news agency reported.The report said a “tightly executed security operation” was carried out that led to the arrest of al-Zoubi, adding that “a suicide belt and a military weapon were seized in his possession”.SANA quoted Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security in the Damascus countryside, as saying the raid targeted an ISIL hideout in Maadamiya, southwest of Damascus,…
A lone goal by the Manchester United forward is enough for Ivory Coast to successfully begin their AFCON title defence.Holders Ivory Coast squandered a number of chances, but Amad Diallo’s goal early in the second half was enough to beat Mozambique 1-0 and give them a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence.In the opening Group F game on Wednesday in Morocco, the Ivorians battled to break down their opponents in a competitive first half but took firm control after the break without converting the many chances they created.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of…
Former Man City forward Riyad Mahrez scores twice in Algeria’s 3-0 win against Sudan in Group E.Captain Riyad Mahrez has scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria have eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Mahrez got the opener on Wednesday after just 82 seconds to the delight of the Algerian fans, who made up the vast majority of the 16,115-person crowd at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes ‘impossible’ to replace, says Amorimlist 2 of…
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define ‘post-war conditions’ following US strikes on its nuclear facilities in June.Iran has rejected calls to allow inspections of nuclear facilities bombed during attacks by the United States in June, saying the United Nations nuclear watchdog must first define “post-war conditions” governing access to sites hit by military attacks.Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting in Tehran on Wednesday, Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation, said Tehran would not permit inspections of facilities struck by the US until the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) establishes a clear framework for such visits,…