Israeli settlers assaulted Arab al-Kaabneh Bedouin community east of Ramallah under army protection, forcing sheep into homes, rights group says. Palestinian commission reports 3,488 West Bank settler attacks in H1 2026.

Israeli drone drops sound bomb near Lebanese army bulldozer in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces continue attacks despite a ceasefire framework

An Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb near a Lebanese army bulldozer in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces continue attacks despite a ceasefire framework.

Hadi al-Amiri, head of Iraq's Badr Organization, urges Iraqi factions to postpone response to US-Saudi strikes on Iran-aligned PMF. Comes as Baghdad pushes to bring weapons under state control.

Badr Organization chief Hadi al-Amiri urged Iraqi factions to postpone any response to recent US-Saudi strikes on Iranian-aligned Popular Mobilization Forces. His appeal coincides with Baghdad's push to place all weapons under state control and prevent Iraqi territory from being used to threaten neighboring countries.

Russian and Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea ports and grain terminals disrupt grain exports, raising food security concerns and price pressures for Africa and the Middle East

Escalating Russian and Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea ports, grain terminals, and commercial ships are disrupting grain exports and raising global food security concerns. Shipping disruptions could increase food price pressures, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement on Friday, Alarabiya TV reports. The trilateral pact deepens security ties among the three regional powers.

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement on Friday, according to Alarabiya TV.