Israel Approves New Bypass Road in Occupied West Bank

This is Beirut 30/03 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Sunday announced the approval of a road project in the occupied West Bank that would separate traffic for Palestinians and Israelis near the Maale Adumim settlement. "The security cabinet approved last night Defense Minister Israel Katz's proposal for the construction... of a new road network ...

Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Bombing’ if ‘Peace Deal’ Fails and Express Anger Toward Putin

This is Beirut 30/03 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be bombed if it persists in developing nuclear weapons. "If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing," NBC News said the president told one of its correspondents in an interview late Saturday. It said he also threatened to punish Iran with what he called "secondary ...

7.0-Magnitude Offshore Quake Hits Near Tonga

This is Beirut 30/03 17:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A 7.0-magnitude quake struck offshore near Tonga, the US Geological Survey said Sunday, with authorities in the Pacific island nation warning of tsunami waves. The shallow quake hit 79 kilometers (49 miles) south-southeast of the village of Pangai at 1219 GMT on Sunday. The US tsunami warning system initially said, "Hazardous tsunami waves from ...

Syria's Kurds Reject Legitimacy of New Government

This is Beirut 30/03 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Kurdish-led administration in northwestern Syria on Sunday rejected the legitimacy of the new national government formed by the Islamist coalition that toppled longtime autocrat Bashar al-Assad in December. "Any government that does not reflect the country's diversity and plurality cannot ensure proper governance of Syria," it said in a ...

Israeli Army Says Intercepts Missile Fired from Yemen

This is Beirut 30/03 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after it activated air raid sirens across multiple areas of the country. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (air force) prior to crossing into Israeli ...

Netanyahu Emphasizes Military Pressure in Hostage Recovery, Addresses Lebanon Situation

This is Beirut 30/03 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a series of statements made earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored the effectiveness of military and political pressure in securing the return of hostages, while also addressing the complex relationship with Lebanon and offering a potential pathway forward regarding Hamas. "Military and political pressure is the ...

Syria Interim President Announces Formation of New Government

This is Beirut 29/03 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government late Saturday, reaffirming his commitment to "building a strong and stable state." Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani and Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra, both loyal to al-sharaa, retain their posts in the new government. The head of General ...

Hamas Says Agrees to New Gaza Truce Proposal Received From Mediators

This is Beirut 29/03 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A top Hamas official said on Saturday the group approved a new Gaza ceasefire proposal put forth by mediators, urging Israel to back it but warning the Iran-backed group's weapons were a "red line". Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed it had also received a proposal from the mediators and had submitted a counter-proposal in ...

Hamas Releases New Video of Israeli Hostage in Gaza

This is Beirut 29/03 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hamas's armed wing on Saturday released footage showing an Israeli hostage in Gaza calling on the government to secure his release, the second such video shared by the militant group within days. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum campaign group identified the man as Elkana Bohbot, who was abducted from the site of a music festival in ...

Following US Withdrawal, WHO Faces 20% Budget Cut

This is Beirut 29/03 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In response to the US decision to withdraw its support, the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed a 20% budget reduction, necessitating cuts to its missions and staff, according to an internal email from its director accessed by AFP on Saturday. WHO is confronting a projected shortfall of nearly $600 million by 2025 and has "no other ...

Saudi Arabia Announces Eid al-Fitr Holiday to Begin Sunday

This is Beirut 29/03 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites, announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period, will begin on Sunday. "The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, 2025, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr," the Royal Court said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency ...

US Embassy in Syria Warns of Increased Risk of Attacks

This is Beirut 29/03 17:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The US embassy in Syria has warned its citizens of an "increased possibility" of attacks during the upcoming holiday marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. "The US Department of State cautions US citizens of the increased possibility of attacks during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which could target embassies, ...