video Saudi-US bilateral accords ‘not that connected’ to Israel normalization

Saudi-US bilateral accords ‘not that connected’ to Israel normalization

  • Noted potential US-Saudi agreements on trade and AI ‘not tied to any third parties’
  • Prince Faisal asserted normalization of Saudi-Israeli ties ‘off the table’ until there is a Palestinian state
video By Nour El-Shaeri ·

At least 46 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit, says Gaza ministry

At least 46 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit, says Gaza ministry

  • Strike on hospital torches medical supplies, officials say
  • Israel says militants were hiding in hospital
By Reuters ·

Update Strikes hit south Beirut after Israeli evacuation orders: Lebanon news agency

Strikes hit south Beirut after Israeli evacuation orders: Lebanon news agency

By AFP ·

Dead or alive? Scores missing after paramilitary group’s attacks in Sudan’s Al-Jazira state

Dead or alive? Scores missing after paramilitary group’s attacks in Sudan’s Al-Jazira state

  • Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's paramilitary RSF has been accused of killing people and "looting property including from markets and hospitals”
  • Amnesty International said the RSF had gone berserk in eastern Al-Jazira state after a high-ranking officer defected to the national army
By AFP ·

Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world’s most polluted city

Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world’s most polluted city

  • The air quality index stood at 348, said Swiss firm IQ Air, taking pollution into the hazardous category
  • Local government officials have banned use of firecrackers during Diwali and the winter over the last few years
By Reuters ·

Deceptive ‘bait-and-switch’ Facebook groups snare US voters: study

Deceptive ‘bait-and-switch’ Facebook groups snare US voters: study

  • Over 300 groups found masquerading as pro-Harris pages while misleading the Democratic contender’s supporters with abusive, hateful posts or capitalize on her popularity to promote merchandise
  • The “bait-and-switch” tactic appears to target actors across the political spectrum, including Trump, but does not appear to be an organized effort, says the study by American Sunlight Project
By AFP ·

Deceptive ‘bait-and-switch’ Facebook groups snare US voters: study

Deceptive ‘bait-and-switch’ Facebook groups snare US voters: study

  • Over 300 groups found masquerading as pro-Harris pages while misleading the Democratic contender’s supporters with abusive, hateful posts or capitalize on her popularity to promote merchandise
  • The “bait-and-switch” tactic appears to target actors across the political spectrum, including Trump, but does not appear to be an organized effort, says the study by American Sunlight Project
By AFP ·

Special Hia Hub: Day 2 sees industry leaders discuss evolution of skin care, market opportunities

Hia Hub: Day 2 sees industry leaders discuss evolution of skin care, market opportunities

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  • Patrick Chalhoub: Many consumers, particularly men, are not fully engaged in skin care routines
  • Session underscored a collective commitment to enhancing skin care knowledge and practices in the Middle East
By Rahaf Jambi ·
Al-Shehri wins Jeddah derby for high-flying Al-Ittihad

Al-Shehri wins Jeddah derby for high-flying Al-Ittihad

  • As derbies often are, this was high-paced, frenetic affair but there was a little quality missing in the final balls
  • Goalscorer’s timely reminder to Saudi Arabia’s coach Herve Renard 
By John Duerden ·