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Israeli military says it has killed nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem

Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike carried out in Beirut, Lebanon.
Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike carried out in Beirut, Lebanon.

Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire: Sources

FILE PHOTO: Rockets being launched from Lebanon towards Israel as seen from the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran,  March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Gil Eliyahu/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rockets being launched from Lebanon towards Israel as seen from the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran,  March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Gil Eliyahu/File Photo

One attacker dead, two injured in gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Turkish Police's special forces work at the scene, after gunfire was heard near the building housing the Israeli consulate, according to a witness, in Istanbul, Turkey, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Turkish Police's special forces work at the scene, after gunfire was heard near the building housing the Israeli consulate, according to a witness, in Istanbul, Turkey, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

Trump’s Board of Peace gives Hamas disarmament deadline

Armed members of Hamas in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Feb 20, 2025. US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is demanding that Hamas finalize an agreement to demilitarize Gaza.
Armed members of Hamas in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Feb 20, 2025. US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is demanding that Hamas finalize an agreement to demilitarize Gaza.

WHO suspends Gaza ops after contract worker killed

The World Health Organization's medical evacuation of patients from Gaza to Egypt will remain suspended until further notice.
The World Health Organization's medical evacuation of patients from Gaza to Egypt will remain suspended until further notice.

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains

Palestinians inspect the damage after a person was hit by an Israeli strike while riding a bicycle, according to medics, in Gaza City, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
Palestinians inspect the damage after a person was hit by an Israeli strike while riding a bicycle, according to medics, in Gaza City, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

UAE condemns ‘riots, acts of vandalism’ at its embassy in Damascus

A screengrab from a video posted online that is said to show protesters removing the UAE flag from its embassy in Damascus.
A screengrab from a video posted online that is said to show protesters removing the UAE flag from its embassy in Damascus.

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The Ghanem family sit around a fire outside a shack near Tulkarm in the Israeli‑occupied West Bank, February 16, 2026. Members of the family were displaced last year from the Tulkarm refugee camp. REUTERS/Ammar Awad  SEARCH "AWAD TULKAREM" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.
The Ghanem family sit around a fire outside a shack near Tulkarm in the Israeli‑occupied West Bank, February 16, 2026. Members of the family were displaced last year from the Tulkarm refugee camp. REUTERS/Ammar Awad  SEARCH "AWAD TULKAREM" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law

Palestinians protesting against the Israeli death penalty law for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, at the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City, on March 31.
Palestinians protesting against the Israeli death penalty law for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, at the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City, on March 31.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.