Headlines- Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Maaroub, al-Abassiyah, and Tayr Debba in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon resulted in 11 deaths, including a paramedic, and 8 injuries.
- The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which Iran created to oversee and charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, has been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.
- During a phone conversation with President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon on Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio "reiterated that Hizballah is entirely responsible for the ongoing fighting" in the country..
- Hamas denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement of plans to expand its territorial control of the Gaza Strip as a "blatant violation."
- A bill that bans funding LGBTQ organizations and activities and imposes prison sentences of up to 10 years for those who support, sponsor, or promote LGBTQ conduct was enacted by Ghana's parliament on Friday.
- As Peter Magyar núpledges reform, the EU unblocks €16 billion for Hungary.
Tag: Coronavirus Pandemic
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