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Pro-Palestinian demonstrations avoid condemning Hamas and Hezbollah’s violence

Gaza

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations avoid condemning Hamas and Hezbollah’s violence

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in major cities worldwide on Saturday, calling for an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza as the war approaches its first anniversary. Demonstrations occurred in London, Paris, Rome, Manila, and Cape Town, reflecting growing concern over the escalating violence in the region.

The Francophonie’s political weakness exposed at 19th Summit

Lebanon

The Francophonie’s political weakness exposed at 19th Summit

The 19th Summit of La Francophonie concluded in Paris on Saturday, revealing yet again the ineffectiveness of an organization that was originally founded with a cultural mission but has increasingly sought to play a political role. 

Emirates bans communication devices following Hezbollah explosions

United Arab Emirates

Emirates bans communication devices following Hezbollah explosions

Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, has issued a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies following a series of deadly explosions in Lebanon in mid-September, attributed to Israel in an attack targeting Hezbollah. 

Nasrallah's potential successor reportedly dead

Hezbollah

Nasrallah's potential successor reportedly dead

The potential successor to slain Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been out of contact since Friday, a Lebanese security source said on Saturday, after an Israeli airstrike that is reported to have targeted him.

Wynn Resorts says it gets UAE's first gambling license

United Arab Emirates

Wynn Resorts says it gets UAE's first gambling license

Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts said on Friday it had been awarded the first commercial gaming operator's license in the United Arab Emirates by the country's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority.

Israeli strike hits north Lebanon as raids pummel Beirut suburbs

Lebanon

Israeli strike hits north Lebanon as raids pummel Beirut suburbs

An Israeli strike hit Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli for the first time early on Saturday, a Lebanese security source said, after more bombardment hit Beirut's suburbs and Israeli troops sought to make new ground incursions into southern Lebanon.

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