Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, says 2 tankers in Hormuz on fire
Explosions reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks.

Explosions reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks.


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Berlin warns against a ‘security vacuum’ in Lebanon’s south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year’s end.
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.
Hussein Saleh describes an Israeli air attack in Tyre that killed his family, including his wife and his only child.

Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
A US official said the two sides made progress on a plan for Israel to withdraw from ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon.
What are the Israeli withdrawal ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon?
Beirut is hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.