Arrests made in Zvi Kogan case and Israeli strikes on Beirut suburbs - Trending


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The UAE Ministry of Interior on Sunday said three people have been arrested in connection with the death of Moldovan citizen Zvi Kogan.

The ministry said the arrests were made “in record time” and that details of the incident will be made public after investigations are concluded.

After receiving a missing-persons report from the victim’s family, authorities sent search and investigation teams who discovered his body, the ministry added. The location of the body and cause of death have not been disclosed.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military on Sunday said Hezbollah launched 250 projectiles into the country from Lebanon throughout the day. Air raid sirens sounded in northern and central Israel.

Hezbollah said its fighters destroyed six Israeli tanks in Lebanon's southern border area on the same day.

A record 278,000 people took over Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday morning as part of the sixth annual Dubai Run. The event was led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.

The 14-lane road was closed to traffic temporarily to allow participants to take part in the run.

Updated: November 25, 2024, 7:42 AM

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