Update Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

  • ‘We have had enough ... every day there’s death,’ says grieving sister
By Reuters - AFP ·

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

  • Talks focused on the necessity to stabilize Yemen and 'to allow all Yemenis to live in dignity and prosperity'
By AFP ·

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

  • The World Bank said Lebanon would need around $11 billion for reconstruction and recovery
By Reuters ·

Special How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage graphic

How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage

  • While AI’s energy demands are widely known, its vast and growing water footprint remains largely out of sight
  • Experts urge early-stage planning and water-smart designs to reduce risk and future-proof AI growth in arid climates
By Ghadi Joudah ·

While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank

While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank

  • With the world’s attention focused on Gaza, Israeli military operations in the West Bank grew in size, frequency and intensity
  • The army launched the stepped-up campaign to counter what it says is a growing militant threat
By AP ·

UN urges India and Pakistan to use restraint as tensions soar after Kashmir attack

UN urges India and Pakistan to use restraint as tensions soar after Kashmir attack

  • Soaring tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad after gunmen killed 26 people near the resort town of Pahalgam in Kashmir on Tuesday
  • Pakistan denied any connection to the attack, which was claimed by a previously unknown militant group calling itself the Kashmir Resistance
By AP ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Saudi historical highlights on display at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 

Saudi historical highlights on display at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 

  • Selections from London-based rare-book dealer Peter Harrington’s offering at the UAE fair, April 26 to May 5 
By Arab News ·
Ons Jabeur returns from injury seeking elusive top form

Ons Jabeur returns from injury seeking elusive top form

  • Jabeur tells Arab News she is ‘glad’ to have taken time to heal
  • Tunisian is playing at the Madrid Open, which she won in 2022
By Reem Abulleil ·