Israel will impose a third national lockdown to fight climbing COVID-19 infections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.
The curbs will come into effect on Sunday evening and last for 14 days, pending final cabinet approval, a statement from Netanyahu's office said.
Jordanian airspace reopens after 'comprehensive review'
Jordan has announced the reopening of its airspace to all civil aviation traffic following a "comprehensive operational and security review amid current regional developments".
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media reported.
Drones target fuel tanks at Oman’s Duqm Port
Several drones have targeted fuel tanks and struck one at Oman's Duqm commercial port on Tuesday, with no casualties reported.
At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan, UN agency says
At least 42 civilians have been killed and 104 wounded in Afghanistan in the fighting with Pakistan between February 26 and March 2, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)said on Tuesday, as the military conflict between the neighbours entered its sixth day.
Qatar announces interception of 2 jets, 101 missiles since Iranian attack
Qatar's Ministry of Defence has announced its successful interception of 2 SU-24 fighter jets, 98 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 24 drones since the start of the Iranian attack.
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