Tonga volcano was the first ever to send debris into the mesosphere

Israeli media: Two Israeli soldiers killed, two seriously injured as a result of an explosive device explosion in the Gaza Strip

Mikati: Al-Sharaa exhibited responsiveness in discussing the file of Syrian refugees in Lebanon in order to ensure their safe return to their country

Channel 13, quoting a senior Israeli official: Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will meet with Netanyahu today in Tel Aviv

Mikati: We stressed that good neighborliness and respect for sovereignty are the basis for relations between the two countries

Press conference by the caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, and the leader of the new administration in Syria, Ahmad al-Sharaa

Axios, citing an informed source: Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in "Israel" from Qatar, where he held talks on the detainee-captive exchange deal

Al-Sharaa: I do not expect that the problems between the two countries will be resolved all at once, but rather this will be done gradually

Al-Sharaa: I believe there will be long-term strategic relations with Lebanon based on right and sound foundations

Abu Obaida: The enemy must understand that as long as its aggression against Gaza and the West Bank continues, it will pay a heavy price

Reuters citing Lebanese source: Lebanese caretaker PM Najib Mikati will meet Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday.

Venezuelan Armed Forces: We reject Gonzalez's coup calls and confirm our recognition of Maduro as the legitimate president of the country

Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 11 US-UK strikes on Sanaa as Sabeen Square close to being full in million-man protest in support of Gaza.