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Israeli pilots kill 9 kids while their mother works at Gazan hospital

GAZA  - The home of a doctor working in the emergency room at the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza was struck by Israel Air Force pilots on Saturday, killing nine of her 10 children.

The bodies of seven of her children, aged from 3 to twelve, arrived at the hospital where she was working.

The bodies of another 2 children are still buried in the rubble left after the airstrike.

Dr. Alaa

Miss World 2025: 20 contestants earn spot at Head 2 Head Challenge round finals at beauty pageant in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 23 (ANI): Following the preliminary rounds of the Head 2 Head Challenge, the jury has announced 20 contestants for the final round of the challenge at the ongoing 72nd Miss World Festival, in Telangana.

The 72nd Miss World Festival announced the 20 finalists of the prestigious Head 2 Head Challenge following a riveting first round held in Telangana, as per the press note shared

Israeli probe finds tactical errors, friendly fire in deadly Kissufim battle

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 22 (ANI/TPS): An Israeli military investigation into Hamas' October 7 attack on Kibbutz Kissufim and the nearby Kissufim army base found glaring failures in the Israel Defense Forces' preparedness.

The report, released on Thursday, found that soldiers, trained primarily for combat in Gaza's open areas, were ill-prepared for fighting within a civilian setting.

Forty-five people -- most

LEBANON-BAABDA-PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT-VISIT

(250522) -- BAABDA, May 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (L) receives Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas in Baabda Palace, Lebanon, on May 21, 2025. TO GO WITH "Lebanese, Palestinian presidents discuss ties, security coordination" (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

Netanyahus forever war is killing Israel faster than its enemies

The total victory the PM has set as his goal is impossible, with or without American support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has trapped himself in a predicament that requires him to either bow out of power or drag his whole state down with him. In over 18 months, Israel has failed to defeat any of its enemies and escalation in Gaza could be the most dangerous decision he has taken yet.

IDF airstrike eliminates Hezbollah terrorist

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 20 (ANI/TPS): Earlier on Monday, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) launched an airstrike on the Houla region in southern Lebanon which eliminated a terrorist in the Radwan force of the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

The Radwan force engages in attacks on Israeli territory.(ANI/TPS)

UN and Libyan authorities form truce committee

UNSMIL has pushed for a permanent ceasefire following the assassination of a militia leader and a surge in violence

The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Libya's Presidential Council affiliated with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah's Tripoli-based government have launched a joint truce committee to lay the groundwork for a permanent ceasefire, the UN reported on Sunday.

Clashes bro

Baghdad Summit: Guterres calls for end to war in Gaza, respect for sovereignty of Syria, Lebanon

BAGHDAD, 17th May, 2025 (WAM) - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stressed the need for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the unconditional release of all hostages and the free flow of humanitarian aid ending the blockade, now.

''Nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people. We reject the repeated displacement of the Gaza population - and we obviously rejec

UAE President receives phone call from Lebanese President

ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic.

During the call, President Aoun expressed his sincere thanks for the UAE's decision to lift the travel ban on its citizens travelling to Lebanon, which will take effect from 7 May 2025.

He welcomed the move as a sign of t

Ministry of Foreign Affairs permits UAE nationals to travel to Lebanon from May 7, 2025

ABU DHABI, 4th May 2025 (WAM) -- Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in line with the unwavering endeavours to enhance fraternal ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has today announced the lifting of the travel ban on UAE nationals to the Republic of Lebanon. Travel will be permitted as of May 7, 2025.

The announcement follows the official visit of Josep

Lebanon's Prime Minister praises UAE's decision to lift travel ban

BEIRUT, 4th May 2025 (WAM) -- Dr Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon, said that the UAE's decision to lift the travel ban on Emirati citizens visiting Lebanon reflects the depth of the fraternal relations between the two nations.

In a statement carried today by Lebanon's National News Agency, Dr Salam extended deep gratitude and appreciation to the UAE and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed

Lebanon's President visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 1st May, 2025 (WAM) -- Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Lebanese Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriates, Youssef Rajji.

The Lebanese President and his delegation were accompanied by Dr. Yousef Al-Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, during their tour of the mosque's halls and exterior corridors.

Lebanese President hails meeting with Mohamed bin Zayed as exceeding expectation

ABU DHABI, 1st May, 2025 (WAM) -- President Joseph Aoun of the Republic of Lebanon met with editors-in-chief of local media organisations during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, fielding questions on bilateral relations and regional issues.

President Aoun expressed his deep appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality he has received since arriving in the UAE. He praised his meeting w

UAE, Lebanon issue joint statement on visit of President of Lebanon

ABU DHABI, 1st May, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Lebanon issued a joint statement marking the official visit of Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, to the UAE. The statement reads as follows:

"To strengthen the close ties and firm fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, and to consolidate bilateral relations, President

UAE President affirms support for Lebanon's stability, development during meeting with President Joseph Aoun

ABU DHABI, 30th April 2025 (WAM) -- UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, to discuss the close ties between the two countries and explore ways of enhancing cooperation for the benefit of their peoples.

The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Aoun's official visit to the UAE