Initially reported by Axios, this initiative arrives amid intensifying violence in Gaza and southern Lebanon, as well as a leadership vacuum in Hamas following the recent death of the militant group's hard-line leader, Yahya Sinwar

Cyprus secured an impressive 167 out of 189 votes from member states in its geographic group, the second-highest number in that category, demonstrating robust support for the island nation

The cancellations, which took effect recently, are expected to last until mid-October, with flights to Iraq and Iran resuming on 16 October, and services to Beirut restarting on 15 October, according to a travel update from the airline

This incident is part of a troubling trend of violence in Kirkuk and surrounding areas. Earlier in the week, an ambush on an army convoy southwest of the city resulted in the deaths of four Iraqi soldiers, with three others sustaining injuries

The ambitious plan, put forth by the Supply Ministry, has ignited a wave of opposition from bakers, millers, and consumers who fear the changes will negatively impact the quality and taste of their daily bread

In an official statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelaty warned that Israel's actions could inflame tensions across the region, potentially leading to “dire security and humanitarian consequences”

The targeted strike is part of a series of retaliatory actions by Israel as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, particularly following the deadly October 7, 2023 attack launched by Hamas on Israeli territory

Bomb disposal teams were deployed to mitigate risks posed by any unexploded ordnance. Medical teams reported that a few individuals sought assistance due to anxiety triggered by the rocket fire and the subsequent alarm

This latest missile launch comes amid growing tensions between Israel and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, whose long-range drone attacks and missile strikes have targeted Israeli cities in recent months

“The reopening of the Swiss embassy came within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between Iraq and Switzerland and reflects the desire of the two countries to consolidate cooperation in various fields,” read a statement from the ministry

The raid comes amid ongoing discussions between the US and Iraq regarding their joint security mission. CENTCOM emphasized the commitment of the US to continue its aggressive pursuit of ISIS terrorists in collaboration with coalition and Iraqi partners

In the past month alone, the number of displaced individuals has surged from 99,000 to 112,000, a trend that is expected to continue as the conflict spreads to new areas like the eastern Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut