Global Tensions and Tragedies: UN Experts Criticize Tunisia's Migrant Policies, Israeli Airstrikes Hit Lebanon, UK Court Hears Family Murder Trial, and New Saudi-Philippines Energy Pact
UN experts criticize Tunisia's Mediterranean rescue tactics due to migrant fatalities; tensions rise as Israel targets Lebanon and reveals Hezbollah tunnels amidst regional conflicts.
UN experts have voiced serious concerns over Tunisia's treatment of migrants, citing dangerous interception tactics during Mediterranean sea rescues that have claimed hundreds of lives.
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike in the Christian-majority Zgharta district left 18 dead, marking a shift in Israeli military operations' focus amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict.
In a related development, the Israeli military has revealed alleged Hezbollah tunnels in South Lebanon, intensifying tensions despite UN peacekeepers maintaining their posts.
Shifting gears to the UK, the murder trial of Sara Sharif at London's Old Bailey unfolds a grim family tragedy, with her father and relatives standing accused, each blaming one another for her tragic death.
Across Europe, Spain's Prime Minister Sanchez stands firm against Israeli pressure, affirming no plans to withdraw the UN peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon despite attacks injuring peacekeepers.
Lastly, on the global stage, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines have signed a groundbreaking energy cooperation agreement, poised to enhance collaboration on renewable energy and infrastructure development.