Dario Salvi

Three air raids by the Israeli air force and 4,300 rockets launched towards southern Israel from the Strip, are under investigation. For the NGO there is no evidence of strategic military objectives in the area of the attacks. For the Israeli army these are "inferences already denied" in the past. The Islamic extremist movement says it did not "target civilians".

Hariri gave up after 10 months of unsuccessful attempts. Backed by 72 MPs, the 65-year-old Mikati, a billionaire businessman, is tasked to form a new government, his third stint at the prime minister’s office. Promising a cabinet "in the interest" of the country, he has the support of Hezbollah, but must still earn that of Christian factions.

First (cordial) meeting between the two leaders yesterday at the White House. The goal remains the "permanent defeat" of Isis in the area. US military will remain on the ground to train soldiers. The withdrawal will take place by the end of the year. The "strategic partnership" between Washington and Baghdad remains.

Professional nurse, Javad Foroughi triumphed in the 10-meter air pistol with a record score. A nurse in a hospital in the capital in contact with the sick, he was part of al Quds forces in Syria and calls himself a "soldier" of his country. Newspapers and state TV euologise his victory; activists and NGOs speak of a "catastrophe" for the sport and the international community.

Goals include reduction of the vast majority of emissions in the transport sector, in the energy sector and in urban waste. Premier Bennett: decision that goes in the direction of a "clean, efficient and competitive economy". Environmentalists and critics call for even more ambitious targets, especially for renewables.

​She won the right to participate in the Olympics, in table-tennis, by winning the qualifiers for West Asia in Jordan. Sport as a means to overcome the traumas of war. Today she is ranked 155th in the international rankings in her discipline. Priest in Damascus: "A way to draw attention to Syria and the suffering of its people".

Outgoing President Rouhani says the goal is to "avoid the Strait" which is now "strategically vulnerable". The new terminal shows "the failure" of US sanctions. Oil Minister: $2 billion investment. Agreement on crude oil production reached between Opec+ countries.

Covid has allowed people to rediscover the value of prayer, the role of the Church and the importance of the pastor in the community. Going beyond online celebrations to "be close" to those in need. The Patriarch, eight bishops and 60 priests gathered in Ankawa for the first spiritual retreat at the time of the coronavirus. The emergency has led to "rediscovering the beauty of sharing".

At least 62 people arrested, eight journalists injured in police attacks. Demonstrations took place in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. An officer threw a woman down the stairs of the hospital where she had gone for medical treatment. Unanimous condemnation of police violence.

Demonstrations for the sixth consecutive night in the south-west of the country. At least two people were killed in clashes with police. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was also targeted. Coronavirus outbreaks are on the rise again, with over 27,000 cases and 250 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Sources tell AsiaNews about a “worrying” development that is getting worse. Turkey is on high alert for possible mass arrivals, triggered by the advance of Islamic extremists. Over the past few weeks, at least 500 Afghans have tried to cross the border every day. Erdogan’s reception policy in the name of Islam has failed.

A suicide bomber struck a market in Sadr City on the eve of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Several of teh injured are in a critical condition. Women and children were among the victims. The bloodiest attack in the last six months in the Iraqi capital. The premier has ordered the arrest of the head of security in the area.