Mountain cluster at the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon
KSrelief has expanded its humanitarian work, signing new partnerships to support orphans in Kosovo and Gaza. The programs include monthly sponsorships, clothing, school supplies, and safe water and meals, with a broader Gaza relief effort continuing through central kitchens and tent distributions.
Syria says negotiations with Israel are advancing toward a security arrangement that could lead to broader peace without Syria relinquishing the Golan Heights. Damascus and Jerusalem are backed by US diplomacy and regional actors, with both sides avoiding confrontation as they explore a UN-monitored buffer and related accords.
Derek Parker Aghnaanga has survived after clinging to the top of a capsized skiff for more than two days near St. Lawrence Island. His older brother and a cousin died after the boat capsized during a halibut trip. Coast Guard and Northwest Explorer crews coordinated a rescue; the survivor is recovering with his family in Nome.
A trio of finance deals and a regional seminar are outlined as Zimbabwe seeks to boost export capacity. POSB is highlighting new credit lines from Afreximbank and targeted support for exporters, while policymakers push for broader access to finance and regulatory clarity.
The Houthis have seized the Red Sea coast and three strategic islands, while Saudi Arabia shuts the East-West pipeline and Iraq closes border crossings amid attacks blamed on drones from Iraq. The moves threaten oil shipments and push prices above $100 a barrel as regional tensions escalate.
A passenger train derailed near Cléon, south of Rouen, France, while traveling from Rouen to Caen. About 180 passengers were on board; 44 have been injured, including an 18-year-old in critical condition. Firefighters and emergency teams are on the scene as investigations begin into the cause.
Iraq has agreed to a joint investigation with Iran into drone launch sites near the border, while border crossings with Iran are closed. The Saudi East-West pipeline has been attacked, with Riyadh suspending the route as security reviews proceed. Officials say no group has claimed responsibility.
Neom defeats Al-Hilal 2-0, ending Hilal’s 47-game league unbeaten run. Neom’s win follows a string of strong performances that emphasize youth development and sustainable growth in Saudi football.