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Lebanon: Israeli army tells residents Tyre to evacuate, more and more people displaced
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Lebanon: Israeli army tells residents Tyre to evacuate, more and more people displaced

Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. The IDF estimates that more than 300,000 Lebanese civilians have so far evacuated their villages in southern Lebanon. UN Human Rights spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan provides further details on human rights violations since the start of the conflict.

Sanaa's mass rally amid regional strikes: Houthis warn of escalation after death of Khamenei
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Sanaa's mass rally amid regional strikes: Houthis warn of escalation after death of Khamenei

Amid regional strikes and reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Sanaa in Yemen has emerged as a focal point of defiance. Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declared support for Iran and said the group was ready to escalate militarily if necessary. He also urged supporters to stage mass demonstrations on Friday in Sanaa and other areas under the group’s control. Caitlin Brown reports.

Israel continues to strike Lebanon: At least 16 killed in raids on Nabi Chit

Israel continues to strike Lebanon: At least 16 killed in raids on Nabi Chit

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Local media report that at least 26 people were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on the eastern town of Nabi Chit, a small mountain community in the Bekaa Valley with strong ties to Hezbollah’s leadership. Over the past week, Israel issued evacuation orders before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled the...

Air raid sirens sound, blasts heard in Jerusalem

Air raid sirens sound, blasts heard in Jerusalem

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Air raid sirens have sounded in Jerusalem. At least three explosions were heard, and over the past 24 hours at least six air raid alerts have been issued across Israel. FRANCE24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports the latest from Jerusalem.

Humanitarian crisis looming: 300,000 displaced as Israeli army pounds Lebanon

Humanitarian crisis looming: 300,000 displaced as Israeli army pounds Lebanon

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The war has also expanded into Lebanon, where fighting between Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, and Israel is continuing. Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before launching heavy strikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) estimate that more than 300,000 Lebanese civilians have so far evacuated their villages in ...

Israel strikes eastern Lebanese town: At least 16 killed in raids on Nabi Chit

Israel strikes eastern Lebanese town: At least 16 killed in raids on Nabi Chit

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The war has also expanded into Lebanon, where fighting between Hezbollah, a military Iran-backed group, and Israel is continuing. At least 26 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight on the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Chit, a small mountain community in the Bekaa Valley that has strong ties to Hezbollah’s leadership. Over the past week, Israel has issued evacuation warnings before ...

Millions of workers facing uncertainty as tensions escalate in the Middle East

Millions of workers facing uncertainty as tensions escalate in the Middle East

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Across Asia, millions of migrant workers are facing increasing uncertainty as tensions escalate in the Middle East. In the Philippines alone, millions of overseas workers send home crucial remittances, even as governments consider possible repatriation plans amid the growing conflict. From construction sites across the Gulf to households in Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh, the stakes are high, no...

Russia sharing intelligence information to help Tehran, officials say

Russia sharing intelligence information to help Tehran, officials say

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Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, expressed his condolences to Masoud Pezeshkian over the many civilian casualties caused by what he described as “Israeli-American armed aggression” against Iran, and called for an immediate halt to the fighting. Meanwhile, Associated Press reported that Russia has shared intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran target American warships, aircraft and other ...

Kurdish Iraq draws a line: Erbil warns against attacks on Iran from Kurdish territory

Kurdish Iraq draws a line: Erbil warns against attacks on Iran from Kurdish territory

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In Iraq, Kurdish authorities are warning that their territory must not be used as a launchpad for attacks on Iran. Kurdish Iranian dissident groups say they will not act independently, but could potentially join a US ground invasion. Iran has already carried out several missile and drone strikes on Kurdish bases, escalating tensions in the area. On Friday, Iranian drones were shot down over Erbi...

Death toll mounts in Middle East war: Over 1,400 killed across Iran, Lebanon and Israel

Death toll mounts in Middle East war: Over 1,400 killed across Iran, Lebanon and Israel

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The war in Iran has now entered its second week, with loud explosions reported in Tehran early Saturday morning.
State television said blasts were heard in several areas of the Iranian capital but did not provide further details. Israel’s military said around 80 fighter jets dropped 230 munitions across Iran overnight, claiming several military sites were targeted. Meanwhile, US Central Command ...

Lebanon under fire from Israel: Clashes erupts as Israeli forces attempt landing operation

Lebanon under fire from Israel: Clashes erupts as Israeli forces attempt landing operation

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Hezbollah’s decision to enter the war comes at a time when the group appears to be weakened. Meanwhile, the Lebanese government seems to be taking advantage of the situation, having declared Hezbollah’s military activities illegal earlier this week in what looks like a move toward disarming the group. Maha Yaya, Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, shares her insights.

Russia is helping Iran target US military forces, officials say

Russia is helping Iran target US military forces, officials say

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Russia has shared intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran strike US warships, aircraft and other American assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with US intelligence – the first indication Moscow may be stepping into the war launched last week by the United States and Israel.

Nepali ex-rapper Shah unseats PM Oli in first polls since youth revolt

Nepali ex-rapper Shah unseats PM Oli in first polls since youth revolt

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Nepali Election Commission officials on Saturday confirmed that rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had unseated Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli their parliamentary constituency. The campaign rocked Nepal's established political heavyweights, harnessing a wave of support unleashed by the September uprising that toppled the previous elected government. 

Nepal's former rapper Shah set for landslide win in parliamentary polls

Nepal's former rapper Shah set for landslide win in parliamentary polls

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Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah has a crushing lead in his race against former prime minister KP Sharma Oli in the Jhapa-5 constituency in the general election, according to ballot counts released Saturday by the Election Commission. The campaign has shaken Nepal's established political heavyweights, harnessing a wave of support unleashed by the September uprising that toppled the previous ...

War in Middle East live: At least 41 killed in Israeli commando operation in east Lebanon

War in Middle East live: At least 41 killed in Israeli commando operation in east Lebanon

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Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Israeli airstrikes during a commando operation in eastern Lebanon left at least 41 dead and 40 wounded. "The series of raids launched by the Israeli enemy on the town of Nabi Sheet and surrounding towns in the Baalbek district resulted in a total of 41 citizens killed and 40 others wounded," said the ministry in a statement. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates...

War in Middle East live: Trump threatens ‘very hard’ Iran strikes, warns of new targets

War in Middle East live: Trump threatens ‘very hard’ Iran strikes, warns of new targets

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran would be "hit very hard", adding that he was considering expanding strikes to new targets, without providing details. Iran’s President Pezeshkian earlier announced that he would not “surrender” as demanded by Trump Friday and apologised to neighbouring countries for the strikes that targeted them. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Middle East live: Iran defies US demand for surrender, apologises for strikes on neighbours

Middle East live: Iran defies US demand for surrender, apologises for strikes on neighbours

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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday in a prerecorded address that a US demand for an unconditional surrender is a “dream that they should take to their grave". He also apologised for Iran’s attacks on neighbouring countries, suggesting they were caused by miscommunication in military ranks. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Live: Israel launches broader attacks on Tehran as war goes into eighth day

Live: Israel launches broader attacks on Tehran as war goes into eighth day

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Israel carried out a wave of “broad-scale” strikes on targets in Tehran on Saturday, following Iranian missile launches towards Israel. Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv, but emergency services said there were no casualties, and residents were allowed to leave shelters. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap

Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline troops in eastern Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv and Moscow completed a two-day prisoner-of-war exchange involving 500 soldiers from each side. The swap was one of the few tangible outcomes of ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war.

51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan's Kordofan region

51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan's Kordofan region

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First, 51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan's Kordofan region due to clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Also, UN Secretary General Anotnio Guterres appoints Former US diplomat James Swan as the new head of the MONUSCO in DR Congo. And, we will take a look at the "WOMANAKWA" photo exhibition launched here in Paris.