Israeli air strikes hit Syria after unrest in Damascus – Middle East Monitor

A missile, reportedly launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels, struck near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, wounding six people and causing flight disruptions. Israeli military confirmed attempts to intercept the missile, which penetrated air defenses, creating a significant crater close to Terminal 3. Following the attack, which was claimed by the Huthis in solidarity with Palestinians, airport operations resumed, and Israel's Defence Minister vowed a strong retaliation against any aggressors. Full Article

On Sunday, Sudanese paramilitaries, specifically the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched drone attacks on Port Sudan, targeting the Osman Digna Air Base and civilian facilities, marking the first assault on the army-aligned government's stronghold since the war began. The RSF, engaged in conflict with the regular army since April 2023, has escalated drone warfare after losing territory, including Khartoum, with this latest attack causing limited damage but prompting the suspension of flights at the main...

Fires in central Israel, particularly in the Latrun area, have been largely extinguished after scorching about 20 sq km of land, with more than 150 firefighting teams involved. At least 12 people were treated for smoke inhalation, and 17 firefighters were injured, while the situation was complicated by hot, dry conditions and strong winds, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to declare a national emergency. Conflicting accounts emerged regarding the cause of the fires, with Netanyahu attributing...

SummaryBritish police arrested five men, including four Iranians, on suspicion of "preparation of a terrorist act" during operations in London, Swindon, and Greater Manchester. The men, aged 29 to 46, were detained by Counter Terrorism Police in connection with a suspected plot targeting a specific premises, while three other Iranian men were arrested under the National Security Act. Interior minister Yvette Cooper acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing the government's commitment to adapt responses...

Syria is actively seeking foreign investment in its energy sector, welcoming Turkish companies to participate in post-war reconstruction, as stated by Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir during the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit. Al-Bashir emphasized opportunities in exploration, drilling, refining, and the rehabilitation of power infrastructure, highlighting a forthcoming agreement for a 400-kilovolt transmission line to improve energy supply. With plans for offshore gas exploration and mining development, Syria aims to revitalize its energy infrastructure, which has...

The Senyar festival in Doha aims to revive Qatar's seafaring heritage, featuring 54 teams competing in traditional line-fishing aboard wooden dhows. Participants, including naval officer Mohammed al-Hail, expressed enthusiasm for the competition while honoring their ancestors' practices, despite the economic shift to oil and gas. With local children engaging in the festivities and competitors like Yousuf al-Mutawa sharing familial ties to the sea, the event fosters a sense of community and cultural preservation amid modernity....