Update Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza City

Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza City

  • Israeli military said ground troops had begun conducting operations in the Shujaiya area “in order to expand the security zone“
  • Gaza’s civil defense agency said that Israeli military operations had killed at least 30 people in the Palestinian territory since dawn
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli military escalation, attack on cultural center in Gaza

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli military escalation, attack on cultural center in Gaza

  • Saudi Arabia called on UN Security Council members to take decisive action to end what it described as a tragedy endured by the Palestinian people
By Arab News ·

Saudi crown prince, Iranian president discuss regional developments

Saudi crown prince, Iranian president discuss regional developments

By Arab News ·

From living rooms to eateries: Saudi homes being transformed into restaurants photos

From living rooms to eateries: Saudi homes being transformed into restaurants

  • Historic homes invite customers while retaining the charm of traditional family life
  • Saudi business owners are working to preserve heritage by repurposing buildings
By Waad Hussain ·

Turkiye wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says

Turkiye wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says

  • Fidan said Israel’s actions in Syria were paving the way for future regional instability
  • If the new administration in Damascus wants to have “certain understandings” with Israel, then that is their own business, he added
By Reuters ·

China imposes a 34 percent tariff on imports of all US products starting April 10

China imposes a 34 percent tariff on imports of all US products starting April 10

  • The new tariff matches the rate of the US “reciprocal” tariff of 34 percent on Chinese exports that Trump ordered this week
  • China’s customs administration said it had suspended imports of chicken from some US suppliers after detected furazolidone
By AP ·

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

  • The Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Studies found that since Oct. 7, 2023, the Gaza war has killed more journalists than all major US wars combined
  • Report warns that increasing threats against journalists not only endanger individuals but also undermine global news coverage, facilitate the creation of ‘news graveyards’
By Arab News ·

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

  • The Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Studies found that since Oct. 7, 2023, the Gaza war has killed more journalists than all major US wars combined
  • Report warns that increasing threats against journalists not only endanger individuals but also undermine global news coverage, facilitate the creation of ‘news graveyards’
By Arab News ·