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War with Israel would deepen Lebanon's myriad crises

Lebanon

War with Israel would deepen Lebanon's myriad crises

The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is unfolding against a backdrop of deep financial and political crises in Lebanon, adding to the risks for the fragile country should hostilities spiral into full-blown war.

Rescue charity recovers 11 bodies from sea off Libya

Libya

Rescue charity recovers 11 bodies from sea off Libya

A charity rescue ship recovered the bodies of 11 migrants off the coast of Libya on Friday after saving more than 160 people from boats close to the North African country, the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) group said.

United Nations' anti-Israel decisions undermine credibility

United Nations

United Nations' anti-Israel decisions undermine credibility

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added Israel's military to a global list of offenders for committing violations against children in 2023, said Israel's U.N. envoy Gilad Erdan, describing the decision as "shameful."

Houthis detain Yemeni staff for UN, US organisations

Yemen

Houthis detain Yemeni staff for UN, US organisations

Houthi security forces have detained 11 United Nations personnel in Yemen over the past three days and the U.N. is seeking their safe and unconditional release as soon as possible, U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

Blinken to travel to Middle East to press for Gaza ceasefire

Jordan

Blinken to travel to Middle East to press for Gaza ceasefire

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the Middle East next week, the U.S. State Department said on Friday, as Washington tries to put pressure on Israel and Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal that President Joe Biden laid out last week.

Saudi Arabian Crown prince joins long guest list for G7 summit

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Crown prince joins long guest list for G7 summit

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will join at least 12 other heads of state and government invited by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to take part in next week's Group of Seven (G7) summit, officials said on Friday.

Erdogan dismisses secular criticism on Turkey's new curriculum

Turkey

Erdogan dismisses secular criticism on Turkey's new curriculum

President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday dismissed criticism of Turkey's new education curriculum and vowed to prioritise "national values" in the face of worries that the changes will erode schools' scientific and secularist foundations.

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