Iran spares child bride from death penalty after she pays off family of dead abuser
Goli Koukhan paid the family of her dead abusive husband 10bn tomans in a diyah (blood money) payment to avoid being put to death by the Islamic regime.
Middle East
US-Syrian military patrol comes under fire in central Syria, casualties reported
Syria’s broken energy sector to be repaired through agreements with four Saudi companies
IDF renews incursion into Syria's Quneitra Governorate, state media claims - report
Iran detains 18 crew members of foreign tanker seized in Gulf of Oman
Iran said those detained in the ongoing investigation include the tanker's captain. The vessel's identity and the crew members' nationalities were not disclosed.
US forces seize Chinese cargo ship delivering military equipment to Iran - WSJ
The ship was boarded on the Indian Ocean a month ago, with military equipment being seized, officials revealed to the Wall Street Journal.
Joint Saudi-Emirati delegation arrives in south Yemen to defuse takeover by separatist group STC
Discussions by the delegation in Aden, the base of the Saudi-backed, internationally recognized Yemeni government, will address measures to rectify recent unilateral actions.
Iran-backed militias reassert power in Iraq, proving the Islamic axis is still standing
BEHIND THE LINES: Despite setbacks, Iraq’s Iranian-backed militias continue to thrive politically, posing a lasting threat to Israel’s security.
Voices from the Arab press: Pope Leo and the Shi'ites
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel cooperate with UNRWA
A vote of 139 member nations passed the resolution. Only 12 countries voted against the resolution, and 19 others abstained.
Egyptian President Sisi to visit Washington for Trump meeting, may meet with Netanyahu - report
Subjects to be discussed at the meeting include the relations between Egypt and Israel in the aftermath of the war in Gaza.
Lebanese FM claims Israel intends to carry out military operation
Rajji said in the interview that Beirut was holding diplomatic talks to "prevent the expected Israeli attack."
Gaza demilitarization may begin as early as next month, US officials say
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz noted that the Security Council authorized the ISF to demilitarize Gaza by all means necessary, which may mean the use of force.
Heavy rains flood Gaza shelters, killing 12 and displacing thousands
Israel says it is meeting its obligations and accuses agencies of inefficiency and failing to prevent theft by Hamas, which the terror group denies.
