After Israel, Lebanon eyes maritime border talks with Syria

Lebanon wants direct talks to demarcate its maritime border with Syria so it can begin offshore gas exploration, weeks after reaching a similar agreement with Israel, its top negotiator told AFP. The US-brokered sea border deal with Israel guarantees “stability”…

Former Israeli PM Netanyahu discharged from hospital

Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli prime minister, and leader of the right-wing Likud party, has been released from hospital, the official’s press service said in a statement on Thursday.It added that he has returned to full activity after the medical samples…

Byzantine gold coins hidden in wall in 7th century uncovered by Israeli archaeologists

A treasure trove of 44 gold coins hidden in a wall more than 1,000 years ago has been discovered by Israeli archaeologists. Experts believe the hoard points to a dramatic moment in the history of the region — the Muslim…

Gaza’s Hamas executes 5 Palestinians, including 2 for ‘collaboration’ with Israel

The Hamas Islamist movement ruling the Gaza Strip announced on Sunday that it executed five Palestinians, including two for “collaboration” with Israel. The executions for collaboration are the first carried out in the coastal Palestinian enclave for more than five…

Germany confirms $28m settlement with families of Munich massacre victims

The German government confirmed Friday that the families of 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics will receive a total of 28 million euros ($28 million dollars) in compensation. The figure — which includes payments…

Saudi police arrest citizen who helped Israeli journalist sneak into Mecca

Saudi Arabian police in Mecca have arrested a citizen on suspicion of helping an Israeli journalist enter Muslim sacred places in the holy city. Mecca’s police said in a statement on Friday that a Saudi citizen was “complicit” in helping…

Israel says it will test bullet that killed journalist, Palestinians disagree

Israel said Sunday it would test a bullet that killed a Palestinian-American journalist to determine whether one of its soldiers shot her and said a U.S. observer would be present for the procedure that could deliver results within hours. The…

Surge in Covid cases in those vaccinated could have its benefits

Many people are worried about reports of “breakthrough” Covid-19 infections overseas, from places like Israel and the United States. A breakthrough infection is when someone tests positive for Covid after being fully vaccinated, regardless of symptoms. The good news is…

*US authorities allege Abba Kyari connived with Hushpuppi (Guardian)*Tears, tributes at slain Super TV CEO’s service of songs (Nation)

US authorities alleges Abba Kyari connived with Hushpuppi (Guardian) United States authorities, yesterday, said Nigeria’s top policeman, Abba Kyari, allegedly worked with international fraudster, Ramon Abass, also known as Hushpuppi, to punish the latter’s partner with whom he defrauded a…

*Lagos amputee hawker celebrates birthday, set to open supermarket (Punch)*Dreaded Lagos robber Samuel Ayooluwa caught with two pistols (PMNews)

Lagos amputee hawker celebrates birthday, set to open supermarket (Punch) Things are fast falling into place for Mary Daniel, the 26-year-old amputee water hawker and her life is showing significant transformation. The single mum, who used to sell bottled water…

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