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US offers up to $10 million reward for information on Hezbollah funding

The United States Friday announced a reward of up to $10 million for any information on ways to disrupt Iran-backed Hezbollah’s funding.“In that reward offer, [we are] seeking information on the activities, networks, and associates of Hezbollah that form a part of its financial support, which includes financiers and facilitators like Muhammad Qasir, Muhammad Qasim al-Bazzal, and Ali Qasir, the individuals the Department highlights today,” the State Department said.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The US says that Muhammad Qasir is a critical link between Hezbollah and Iran and directs a unit that facilitates the transfer of weapons from Syria to Lebanon.“He has been a significant conduit for financial disbursements from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Qods Force (IRGC-QF) to Hezbollah,” the State Department said.Al-Bazzal is another key financier for Hezbollah and the IRGC-QF, the statement said.He and Ali Qasir are affiliated with Hezbollah-linked “front companies” that work in the steel industry and they assist in the transfer of Iranian crude to Syria.“All three individuals have previously been designated by the US Department of the Treasury as Specially Designated Global Terrorists,” the State Department noted.Read more: Sudan to designate Lebanon’s Hezbollah as terrorist organization under Israel dealUS vows to starve Hezbollah of funds, support on anniversary of 1983 Beirut bombing
Source: Al Arabiya
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Coronavirus: Saudia Airlines to resume travel to 33 destinations in November

Saudi Arabia’s Saudia Airlines will resume travel to 33 international destinations in November after they were suspended for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the airline announced on its official Twitter page on Friday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.The Kingdom’s national carrier will operate several flights to multiple cities in Europe, including: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, and ParisIt will also operate one flight to Washington, as well as flights to Amman, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Beirut, Kuwait, and Dubai.Also read: Coronavirus: All you need to know about traveling to, from Saudi ArabiaFlights to Delhi, Dhaka, Guangzhou, Islamabad, Peshawar, Jakarta, Karachi, Kochi, Manila, and Mumbai will also be available.Saudia Airlines urged passengers to check the travel restrictions and requirements of their destination country before booking their flights.Individuals who wish to travel on the airline can find out about the protocols and restrictions in place, and whether they are eligible to travel on the Saudia Airlines website.The airline partially resumed international flights in September after Saudi Arabia allowed certain citizens and residents to enter and exit the Kingdom.The partial resumption came after all travel outside the Kingdom was suspended in early March to contain the coronavirus outbreak.Read more:Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia again warns of $266 fine for ignoring countermeasuresCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah airport prepares to welcome foreign Umrah pilgrims
Source: Al Arabiya
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