Lebanon marked the first anniversary of the catastrophic Beirut port explosion on Wednesday with prayers for the victims and expressions of anger and sadness from residents who are still in mourning and demanding justice..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: One year after Beirut port blast, truth remains elusive
The Round Up | 4 August 2021 – Doha News | Qatar
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today 🇱🇧 Qatar’s community remembers devastating Beirut blast one year on 🇸🇦 Saudi FM says Doha-Riyadh ties ‘very good’ ✈️ Green, yellow, red travel lists updated 🛍️ Christian Dior to hold first Middle East exhibition in Qatar..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Round Up | 4 August 2021 – Doha News | Qatar
Iran’s threat in Gulf is to be unpredictable – analysis
Iran’s goal is to keep these groups armed and ready to support its activities, such that they can be operationalized or used as leverage and tools for Tehran’s regional project.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran’s threat in Gulf is to be unpredictable - analysis
Old Gaza buildings make way for high-rises amid housing crunch
Built more than 60 years ago, the sturdy Gaza house with ornate floor tiles and wooden shutters where Adnan Murtaga grew up could soon be demolished to make way for a high-rise, a victim of a housing shortage in the crowded enclave..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Old Gaza buildings make way for high-rises amid housing crunch
WhatsApp rolls out option for disappearing photos, videos
The feature, called View Once, will let photos and videos disappear from the chat after they have been seen..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: WhatsApp rolls out option for disappearing photos, videos
Water cannon, tear gas fired at protesters near Lebanon parliament
Security forces fired water cannon and tear gas at protesters near Lebanon's parliament building on Wednesday as the country marked the first anniversary of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut port..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Water cannon, tear gas fired at protesters near Lebanon parliament
Evidence of 2,800-year-old biblical earthquake found in Jerusalem
Evidence of an earthquake that took place 2,800 years ago had been found in the past at other sites, but Israeli archaeologists had never uncovered any indication of it in Jerusalem.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Evidence of 2,800-year-old biblical earthquake found in Jerusalem
Rockets fired from Lebanon toward Israel, IDF responds with artillery fire
The IDF responded shortly after the rocket fire, with tank fire towards the launch site.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rockets fired from Lebanon toward Israel, IDF responds with artillery fire
COVID: We want to stay open, but we know when to hit the brakes – Bennett
On Tuesday night, the coronavirus cabinet approved several new measures, including a return to the full green pass system.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: COVID: We want to stay open, but we know when to hit the brakes – Bennett
Palestinian, Israeli ministers meet in another sign of post-Netanyahu thaw
The meeting in Jerusalem is another sign of improved ties under the new Israeli government and amid US efforts to restore Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinian, Israeli ministers meet in another sign of post-Netanyahu thaw