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Israeli forces launch strikes in southern Lebanon despite agreement
Israeli forces carried out air and artillery strikes around Deir Mimas and Markaba in southern Lebanon early Tuesday. Two new earth barriers were built in the area, one of them about 150 meters from residential homes.
Witness to 2012 attacks in Darayya seeks justice for 512 deaths
Muhyiddin Hawlani, a witness to the 2012 attacks in Syria’s Darayya district, called for the incidents—which local records say claimed 512 lives—to be fully investigated. The records show that 250 people could not be identified, while the fate of around 200 others remains unknown.
Power cuts have kept Libya’s fuel queues growing for 10 days
Daily power cuts in Libya, which have continued for nearly three months, are extending queues at fuel stations that have persisted for about 10 days. As the price of diesel rises to as much as 9 Libyan dinars per liter, the rush by residents seeking gasoline for generators is also affecting hospitals and the healthcare system.
US targets new partnership after lifting Syria’s designation
The US Embassy in Syria announced that the relevant designation for Syria had been officially lifted, calling the decision an important step in the country’s transition from international isolation to partnership. The statement said the move aimed to clear the way for investment and trade to support reconstruction and establish US-Syria relations on the basis of shared interests and mutual security.
Gaza Health Ministry reports death toll of 73,431 despite ceasefire
Gaza's Health Ministry announced that 73,431 people have been killed and 174,437 injured in Israel's attacks since October 2023. Despite the ceasefire, six people were killed and 36 injured in the past 24 hours; the number of people killed since October 10 has reached 1,296.
Palestinian artist Suleiman Mansour dies at 79 in East Jerusalem
Palestinian artist Suleiman Mansour, who kept Palestinian culture and history alive through his works, died at the age of 79 at Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem, where he was receiving treatment. Mansour was among the leading figures of modern Palestinian art and received numerous local and international awards.
War and sanctions deepen Iran’s rial losses against the dollar
As sanctions intensify pressure on oil revenues, financial channels and foreign trade networks in Iran’s economy, the war is also straining trade and production capacity. The rial has risen to 2.03 million against the dollar, while the impact of economic pressure on Tehran’s political choices remains uncertain.
Bolat sets $10 billion target for Türkiye-Syria trade at Damascus fair
Minister Bolat will visit Syria tomorrow with a delegation of Turkish businesspeople and attend the opening of the 63rd Damascus International Fair. Bolat said they aim to raise trade between the two countries to $10 billion in the coming period.
Israeli forces block Al-Quds University ceremony and detain four people
Israeli forces prevented a graduation ceremony planned at the Tankiz Khan building near Al-Aqsa Mosque and detained four people. Three Palestinians were affected by tear gas during attacks around Hebron and Sinjil in the West Bank.
Saudi Arabia will make its second CONCACAF Gold Cup appearance in 2027
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced that the national team will compete in the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Saudi Arabia will take part in the 16-team tournament, which will be held in June and July, for the second consecutive time after reaching the quarterfinals in 2025.
Bangladesh expresses interest in joining Mecca defense agreement
Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said his country is interested in joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Kabir said the option of joining a security agreement among Islamic countries was being viewed positively.
Iraq and Germany discuss military cooperation after coalition mission
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi discussed military and security cooperation with Günter Schneider, commander of the German forces, in Baghdad on Monday. The sides addressed preparations to complete the international coalition’s withdrawal from Iraq and the mission scheduled to end on September 30.
Al-Alimi says attacks on the Houthis will continue and seeks support for Red Sea security
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi said in Riyadh that attacks on Houthi command centers and gathering areas on the front lines would continue. Al-Alimi called for international support to secure the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab and the ports.
Egypt opposes forcibly imposed maritime access in the Horn of Africa
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of regional countries during a phone call with Massad Boulos, the U.S. president’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs. The call addressed developments in Somalia, Sudan and Libya, as well as efforts to reduce regional tensions.
Saudi Arabia and France back Palestinian state and call on Israel to withdraw
Saudi Arabia and France supported the establishment of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, while calling on Israel to withdraw from all Lebanese territory and allow unhindered humanitarian aid into Gaza. Talks between Mohammed bin Salman and Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Aug. 23-24 also covered bilateral trade, which reached approximately $11.8 billion in 2025, as well as 21 agreements and memorandums of understanding.
Gaza office says more than 21,500 Palestinian children were killed
The Gaza Strip Government Media Office said more than 21,500 Palestinian children had been killed since the war began in October 2023 and that 1,244 mosques had been targeted. The office called for pressure on Israel to stop violating the ceasefire.
Bulgaria says US tanker aircraft did not fly south
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the two US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base flew only to NATO countries and did not make a single flight south. Radev said Bulgaria did not expect a threat from Iran, while details of the parliamentary authorization issued on July 22 for the deployment were also disclosed.
Zamir warns Netanyahu of an explosion risk in the occupied West Bank
Israel’s leadership discussed threats in the region, “terrorism” and the expansion of Israeli settlements at a security meeting on the occupied West Bank. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned Netanyahu that the violence against Palestinians posed a risk of an “explosion” in the West Bank.
An unknown object damaged an oil tanker's engine room off Oman
An unknown object struck the engine room of an oil tanker about 9 nautical miles off the Shisa area in northeastern Oman. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said the crew was safe and that no environmental pollution or oil spill had been reported.
AfD calls for a headscarf ban for Muslim girls under 14 in German schools
Germany’s far-right AfD has renewed its call for legislation banning girls under 14 from wearing Muslim headscarves in public schools. The proposal, which cites a similar measure in Austria as a model, has drawn strong criticism from the CDU, SPD and Greens.

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