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“Saudi-led coalition targets Yemeni army positions in violation of truce”

Military sources say the Saudi-led coalition has targeted positions of the Yemeni army and the popular committees in the province of Ma’rib with missiles and artillery shells.

Boat carrying migrants vapsizes off Lebanon

One child has died but more than 40 people have been rescued following the sinking of a boat off the coast of Lebanon's northern port city of Tripoli on Saturday, Transport Minister Ali Hamie told Reuters.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 60

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iraqi forces start second phase of Operation Strong Resolve against Daesh

The Iraqi Army and the forces of the Popular Mobilization Units, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, have launched a massive operation in the country’s Western al-Anbar Province to clear the region of Daesh terrorists.

Jerusalem Archbishop: Israelis committing crimes

The head of the Sebastia Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem has criticized the Israeli regime for atrocities and restrictions against Christians and Muslims in the city, saying Israeli forces are committing crimes in broad daylight.

Iran’s Raisi: Israel, Daesh oppressing Muslims in Quds, Afghan mosques

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says the Israeli regime and the Daesh terror group, which is itself a creation of the West and Zionists, are today committing brutal crimes against Muslim worshipers in occupied al-Quds and Afghan mosques, respectively.

Israel to close crossing to Gaza workers

Israel will close the sole crossing for the Gaza-based Palestinian workers following rocket firing Tel Aviv claims originated from the coastal enclave.

Iran envoy urges UN to swiftly stop Israel aggressions against Palestinians

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations (UN) has denounced deadly raids by Israeli forces against Palestinians in and around the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds. He urged immediate action to halt the Tel Aviv aggression.

UN ‘deeply concerned’ over violence in Palestine

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the worsening security situation in occupied Palestine in the aftermath of Israel’s daily assaults during the past week on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 59

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

In new bloodshed, 33 die as blast hits mosque in N Afghan city

Nearly three dozen people have been killed as a huge bomb explosion tears through a Sunni mosque in Afghanistan’s northern city of Kunduz.

Taliban arrest ‘mastermind’ of terror attack on Afghan Shia mosque

Taliban officials say the mastermind behind a deadly terrorist attack targeting a Shia mosque in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif has been arrested in Balkh Province.

Many Palestinians injured in Israeli raid on al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli forces entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Friday and injured dozens of Palestinians.

Senior Iraqi cleric likens Israel to Daesh in mistreatment of Muslims

Iraq’s influential Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr draws parallels between the crimes perpetrated by the Daesh terror group and those by the Zionist regime in Israel, saying both kill Muslims without any respect for the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 58

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Arab League FMs denounce Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa

The Arab League foreign ministers have denounced Israeli attacks against Palestinian worshipers in al-Aqsa Mosque.

Dozens killed in bomb blast in Shia mosque in Afghan Mazar-e-Sharif

A bomb explosion claimed by the Daesh terrorist group has killed at least 31 people in a mosque in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif. The bombing also wounded dozens of people.

Israeli troops fire tear gas, rubber bullets in new raid on al-Aqsa

For the fifth day in a row, Israeli forces have raided al-Aqsa Mosque. They used tear gas, and rubber-coated steel bullets, in an attempt to evacuate the yards from Muslim worshipers for presence of Israeli settlers at the holy site.

Israel raids Gaza for second time in a week

Israel has carried out air raids in central Gaza for the second time this week, according to witnesses. The Israeli military has claimed its fighter jets attacked an underground complex used to produce rocket engines.

UN agrees to reopening of Sana’a International Airport after 6 years: Yemeni govt.

Yemen’s National Salvation Government says the United Nations (UN) has agreed to the reopening of the Sana’a International Airport after a six-year hiatus.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 57

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iranian FM to UN chief: Israel seeks to change the identity of al-Quds

The Iranian foreign minister has warned of Israel’s plot to change the identity of the city of al-Quds in occupied Palestine, urging international organizations and some countries to put an end to their double standard and silence toward Palestiniane.

Russia says successfully test-fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile

Russia’s new RS-28 Sarmat Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile was launched successfully from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the north of the country, the Russian military announced on Wednesday.

One killed, four injured in Turkey blast

At least one person was killed and four others were injured when an explosion hit a bus carrying prison guards in Turkey's northwestern province of Bursa on Wednesday, local officials confirmed.

Baghdad says Turkey’s operation threatens Iraq’s national security

The military operation of Turkey’s armed forces in northern Iraq threatens the national security of the Arab country, a statement by Iraqi President Barham Salih’s office said on Tuesday. Ankara launched a new military campaign against Kurdish forces in the north of the Middle Eastern state on Sunday evening.

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