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Qatar condemns Israel’s expanding ground offensive in Lebanon as a dangerous escalation and breach of international law. Netanyahu claims capture of Beaufort Castle.
India's Consulate in Jeddah greets Haj pilgrims as departure begins. India wins two Labbaytum Awards for best coordination, serving 1.75 lakh pilgrims.
Iran's IRGC says 28 ships, including oil tankers, passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, highlighting regional tensions and new maritime authority.
White House official Kevin Hassett says Indian refineries will benefit from Strait of Hormuz reopening, lowering global fuel prices.
IDF destroys three Hamas weapons storage facilities in Gaza, containing rifles, explosives, and pickup trucks, to remove threats to Israeli forces.
US Senator Lindsey Graham draws a red line on any Iran deal that restricts Israel's ability to fight Hamas and Hezbollah, challenging diplomatic efforts.
Emirates Library Association at Warsaw Book Fair showcases libraries' role in promoting reading, cultural identity, and digital transformation.
Dubai Chambers holds key meetings in Ethiopia to boost trade, investment, and private sector partnerships across industrial sectors.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf says Iran will not approve any agreement with the US until the rights of the Iranian people are fully secured.
Iran Ambassador Mohammad Fathali meets women’s volleyball team in Kathmandu after their 2026 CAVA Championship victory, marking a second consecutive title.
Israel locates Hezbollah weapons in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, proving presence in civilian areas. IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Tyre.
Israeli Defence Minister Katz hails capture of Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon as strategic win, with IDF crossing Litani River to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure.
IDF launches a broad operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, crossing the Litani River and expanding strikes to destroy infrastructure and eliminate threats.
ISW-CTP analysis says hardline IRGC officials, led by Major General Ahmad Vahidi, are unwilling to make meaningful concessions in US negotiations.
Iran's IRGC claims to have shot down a US MQ-1 drone in its airspace, warns ships in Strait of Hormuz to follow protocols or face repercussions.
Iran's IRGC shoots down a US MQ-1 drone in territorial waters, retaliates against strikes, as US-Iran ceasefire holds.
Iran's IRGC Navy warns against US interference in Strait of Hormuz management, threatens strict military response amid ongoing tensions.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains in place, as Trump evaluates a ceasefire extension with Iran.
US Central Command disabled a Gambia-flagged vessel Lian Star with a Hellfire missile for violating a blockade near Iran, amid broader maritime tensions.
Qatar warns permanent Strait of Hormuz transit fees will inflate global prices, but temporary fees for security ops like mine-clearing are negotiable.
