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Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections - report The report comes following comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that the deal in question "would be much better if it is done before the midterm election."

French-Lebanese man accuses Israel of war crimes over theft of uprooted olive trees - report The 37-year-old entrepreneur, born in Lebanon, filed the complaint as a civil party over alleged theft, destruction, and damage to property that he says constitute war crimes or other offenses.

Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war 'imposed upon' it Salam also condemned Iran for its attacks on Arab states in the region, saying that "Lebanon wishes to renew its solidarity with the states of the Arab Gulf and with Jordan."

Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties The meeting follows a Washington Post report earlier on Friday that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing a nuclear weapons program, according to US intelligence assessments.

Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the waterway would remain closed until the United States meets 'all of Iran’s conditions.'

Yemen calls on citizens to join Yemeni armed forces, fight Iran-backed Houthis Yemen’s Presidential Council chairman, Rashad al-Alimi, also said that any Houthi terrorists who defect from the group and stop fighting will receive full amnesty.

UNICEF: Acute child malnutrition on the rise in Yemen as fighting disrupts healthcare access “We're very concerned about a very visible increase in acute malnutrition among children,” UNICEF’s Country Representative in Yemen, Akhil Iyer told reporters in Geneva via video link from Aden.

Qatar criticizes Israel democracy, promotes own advancing social rights during UN General Assembly On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the event "Realizing Social Rights and Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Compact for Europe" was held on Tuesday.

Iran submits plan to US for reopening Strait of Hormuz within seven days based on June MoU - report Araghchi added that this deal would build on June's Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries, and would only be implemented if certain conditions were met.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold urgent chiefs-of-staff meeting after Houthi attacks The Houthis have launched strikes on the Saudi-backed government in Yemen and repeatedly fired into Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows from the world's largest energy exporter.