Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon may constitute war crimes and Dubai raises tolls
This is trending your daily rundown of news from the Middle East and around the world brought to you by The National. From on Bobby, I'm Yasmeen Altaji, here are today's headlines. Four deadly Israeli strikes on northern Lebanon, all without apparent warning, may constitute war crimes and investigation by the national and testimony of independent legal experts have found. The strikes killed dozens of civilians across five municipalities in Lebanon. Witnesses said Israel's missiles struck with no warning, giving no time for civilians to escape. In Syria, an al-Qaeda offshoot has mounted a major offensive against the Assad regime, killing more than 200 combatants in civilians, according to Kurds. Russian forces in the country reportedly had to support the military with counter strikes. And Dubai is upping the cost at its toll gates for the first time, raising the price from 4 to 6 deadhums during peak hours. The transport authority said the increase would be enforced between 6am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm. Off peak charges will remain at 4 deadhums. The gates will be freed across between 1 and 6 in the morning. The toll will also be 4 deadhums on Sundays, excluding public holidays, special occasions or major events. That's all for this morning's headlines. You can get these stories at our site and visit thenationallose.com/podcasts for more like this. It's me now Taji, The National. (upbeat music) (upbeat music)