The intensified operations came after days of mounting calls for a ceasefire, with US President Donald Trump -- whom Netanyahu is scheduled to meet next week -- among those urging Israel to strike a new deal to halt the war and bring home the hostages still held in Gaza.
Economy in focus as Lebanon’s new cabinet holds first meeting
The meeting, during which a ministerial statement is to be drafted to be submitted to a confidence vote in parliament, opened in the presence of President Michel Aoun. He said in a statement he hoped the committee would pursue negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.
Continued donor support to Jordan critical for reform: IMF
King Abdullah II of Jordan and the IMF official discuss global and regional developments and the efforts of the Kingdom to achieve job-rich inclusive growth.
Biden to host Iraqi PM at White House on July 26
The meeting will "highlight the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq," the White House said in a statement
Dubai Chamber board adopts 90-day plan for business growth
The event eyes 100,000 business leaders Key challenges facing companies discussed The newly formed board of Dubai Chamber of Commerce at its first meeting adopted a 90-day plan to drive business growth in Dubai, which includes maximizing exposure of the forthcoming Expo 2020 Dubai. One of the plan's objectives is...
US, Ireland, UK request UN Security Council meeting on Tigray: diplomats
The meeting could be held on Friday Since the war began in November, the West has yet to succeed in organizing a public session on Tigray The United States, Ireland and Britain have called for an emergency UN Security Council public meeting concerning Ethiopia’s war-torn Tigray, where rebel fighters...
