A Palestinian boy looks as others inspect the damage at a tent camp sheltering displaced people, following an Israeli strike.

Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 16 people

  • Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people in a house in the northern town of Beit Lahiya
  • Six were killed in separate airstrikes in Gaza City, Nuseirat camp in central areas, and Rafah near the border with Egypt
By Reuters ·

Geir Pedersen, the United Nations' special envoy to Syria, speaks to journalists in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.AP video

UN calls for ‘free and fair’ elections in Syria

  • UN special envoy Geir Pedersen said “there is a lot of hope that we can now see the beginning of a new Syria”
  • Calling for immediate humanitarian assistance, he also said he hoped to see an end to international sanctions
By AFP ·

Israeli settlers crossed into Lebanese territory on Wednesday, erecting tents and taking pictures of themselves. (@tamerqdh)

Israeli settlers set up tents in Lebanese border town

  • Coastal town of Naqoura hosting UNIFIL 70 percent destroyed 
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Saudi, Australian defense ministers meet in Riyadh

Saudi, Australian defense ministers meet in Riyadh

  • Prince Khalid, Richard Marles discuss latest developments in region
By Arab News ·

Riyadh events industry conference draws to a close

Riyadh events industry conference draws to a close

By Hebshi Alshammari ·

Special Manga pavilion a big hit at Jeddah Book Fair

Manga pavilion a big hit at Jeddah Book Fair

By SALEH FAREED ·

Palestinian girl holds glasses as she stands amid the damage at a tent camp sheltering displaced people,following Israeli strike

Harness momentum from Assad’s fall and Lebanon ceasefire to end war in Gaza, says UK envoy

  • Ambassador James Kariuki also calls on Israel to halt illegal expansion of settlements on Palestinian lands
  • Report from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Israel’s actions in besieged northern Gaza is making life untenable for Palestinians there
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Passengers who were rescued after an Indian Navy speedboat lost control and crashed into a ferry carrying 100 passengers.

Thirteen dead after naval vessel hits passenger boat off Mumbai

  • The navy said 99 people were rescued with efforts ongoing for others
  • Local TV channels showed a boat carrying at least five people hitting the passenger vehicle, causing the accident
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power launches $3bn renewable projects in Uzbekistan

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power launches $3bn renewable projects in Uzbekistan

  • ACWA Power has been significantly involved in Uzbekistan’s renewable energy sector in recent years
  • Uzbekistan aims to generate 40 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030
By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

Saudi Arabia unveils enhanced e-guide to boost exports

Saudi Arabia unveils enhanced e-guide to boost exports

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

Closing Bell: Saudi indices close in green

Closing Bell: Saudi indices close in green

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Facebook restricts war-related content in Palestinian territories, BBC investigation claims

Facebook restricts war-related content in Palestinian territories, BBC investigation claims

  • Local news outlets report 77% drop in audience engagement
  • ‘Any implication that we deliberately suppress a particular voice is unequivocally false,’ Meta says
By Arab News ·

Facebook restricts war-related content in Palestinian territories, BBC investigation claims

Facebook restricts war-related content in Palestinian territories, BBC investigation claims

  • Local news outlets report 77% drop in audience engagement
  • ‘Any implication that we deliberately suppress a particular voice is unequivocally false,’ Meta says
By Arab News ·