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Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution reaffirming Syrians’ sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan and Palestinians’ rights to their natural resources. Though symbolic, the vote underscores global support for resource ownership in occupied territories and raises concerns over restricted access to land, water, and energy that directly impacts economic and humanitarian conditions.
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in over 1,640 deaths in Lebanon, including significant casualties among women and children. Vodafone Qatar is offering free calls to Lebanon to aid communication amidst the crisis. The assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has further escalated tensions.