Lebanese army says it has achieved goal of state monopoly on arms in the south in 'effective and tangible way' Reuters
Obituary: Mohammad Sinwar- the Hamas military chief who said striking Israel was 'easier than drinking water' Reuters
Aleppo clashes between Kurdish forces, Syrian government test US diplomacy A violent escalation between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Aleppo is worsening amid stalled US-brokered negotiations and growing regional pressures on the Kurds. Syria
IRGC warns Israel it has 'hands on the trigger' as Iran protests enter 11th day Iranian officials have repeatedly accused the US and Israel of instigating the mass protests in Iran. Iran
