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FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid…
Iraqi security forces reopen the Rabia border crossing with Syria after more than a decade of closure, aiming to accelerate overland fuel oil exports and revive…
Mourners attend the funeral of people, including Hezbollah members, who were killed during the conflict with Israel before a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went…
In partnership with the Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is implementing a livelihood project to help improve the economic conditions of the people of Gaza. Dr Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representation office in Gaza, explained, “The project provides training for 60 graduates to qualify them to work freelance, including e-marketing, graphic design, UI design, and smartphone application development.” He revealed arrangements to secure four-month internships for the graduates under the supervision of specialised trainers, helping them develop their practical skills and become self-employed workers. According to Dr Nassar, another component of the project is temporary employment for 23 graduates, by engaging them in psychosocial support programs with local NGOs in Gaza serving children, women, older persons, and other vulnerable groups. Aya is one of the beneficiaries of a graphic design course held as part of QRCS’s project. Illustrating the humanitarian impact of vocational training on the lives of beneficiaries amidst difficult conditions, she described this experience as a “big asset” that would help her get design work with private-sector companies, both in and out of Gaza. “At university, I studied graphic design,” said Aya. “But this training introduced me to totally new skills of visual branding, stronger digital visibility, AI design tools, project marketing, and how to sell my creative ideas to the clients”. The $234,000 project falls under an entire portfolio of humanitarian interventions aimed at strengthening the resilience of the Palestinian people and allowing youths to unlock their potential. In the context of economic empowerment for entrepreneurial families in Gaza, QRCS plans to establish and support 500 productive gardens with agricultural tools, irrigation water, seeds, and fertilisers, as well as rehabilitate agricultural land and secure greenhouses, irrigation networks, solar panels. These projects will serve 600 farming families, at a total cost of QR 6.4mn. Source link
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, has met with Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa, who is currently visiting Saudi Arabia, to discuss regional developments and coordinate efforts on them. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of bilateral relations between their countries and opportunities to support and develop them in various fields Source link
Areas in southern Lebanon came under a series of Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling on Tuesday, targeting the towns of Khiam, Mays Al Jabal and Beit Lif, causing powerful explosions and the destruction of homes, in violation of the truce that began on April 15.The National News Agency reported that illumination flares were seen over the Al Jallahiya area in the town of Khiam, and that a very loud explosion was heard in the area.It added that the Israeli military carried out a detonation in the town of Mays Al Jabal.The Israeli military also blew up and destroyed homes in the town of Beit Lif and cut down ancient trees at the town’s entrances.In a related development, Lebanon’s Disaster Risk Management Unit said in its daily report that the total number of displaced people in shelters had reached 118,624, with 30,815 families, while the death toll had risen to 2,454 and the number of injured to 7,658 since March 2. Source link
Palestinian civilian martyred, several injured in occupation drone strike in northern Gaza Strip
A Palestinian man was martyred and others were wounded on Wednesday when an Israeli drone strike struck Jabalia town in the northern Gaza Strip.A Palestinian man was martyred and others were wounded when Israeli warplanes targeted a group of civilians attempting to remove the rubble of their home on Old Gaza Street in Jabalia town, northern Gaza, the Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported.A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israeli entity came into effect in October; however, Israeli occupation forces have continued to carry out airstrikes and artillery shelling across various areas of the Gaza Strip. Source link
Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a phone call on Wednesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region.The Associated Press of Pakistan reported that both sides emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace in the region.For his part, the Saudi foreign minister affirmed Saudi Arabia's full support for Pakistan's ongoing efforts in this regard. Source link
More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), the United Nations and the European Union said that more than two years of war in the Palestinian territory “has led to unprecedented loss of life and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis”. “Recovery and reconstruction needs are estimated at around $71.4 billion,” said the assessment, developed in coordination with the World Bank. The final assessment determined that $26.3 billion would be required in the first 18 months to restore essential services, rebuild critical infrastructure and support economic recovery. “Physical infrastructure damages are estimated at $35.2 billion, with economic and social losses amounting to $22.7 billion,” a joint statement said. “The scale and extent of deprivation across living conditions, livelihoods/income, food security, gender equality, and social inclusion, have pushed back human development in the Gaza Strip by 77 years,” the assessment said. Source link
This picture shows the destruction from Israeli strikes in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on April 20, 2026. Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said on April…
