Update Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs after unclaimed rocket attacks

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs after unclaimed rocket attacks

  • The evacuation directive sent residents of the area into a panic
  • Netanyahu said on Friday Israel would continue to attack anywhere in Lebanon to counter threats and enforce the ceasefire accord
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Chair of Sudan’s transitional council hold talks with Saudi Crown Prince in Makkah

Chair of Sudan’s transitional council hold talks with Saudi Crown Prince in Makkah

  • Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, who is also head of the Sudanese army, visits Saudi Arabia a day after his forces say they have driven rival militia fighters out of Khartoum
  • Crown Prince and the general review efforts to achieve “security and stability” in Sudan, which has been locked in civil war for 2 years
By Arab News ·

US working with partners including Saudi Arabia to end fighting in Sudan video

US working with partners including Saudi Arabia to end fighting in Sudan

  • Washington focused on bringing much-needed assistance to Sudanese people, State Dept. deputy spokesperson tells Asharq Al-Awsat
  • US expects all foreign parties to play constructive role in resolving the crisis, Mignon Houston said
By Arab News ·

Special How Saudi Arabia’s Circular Carbon Economy Framework is setting a global benchmark for emissions reduction graphic

How Saudi Arabia’s Circular Carbon Economy Framework is setting a global benchmark for emissions reduction

  • The Kingdom aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 through its G20-backed strategy
  • NEOM is a living lab for CCE, integrating zero-carbon infrastructure and smart energy systems
By Lama Alhamawi ·

Israeli military admits to shooting at ambulances

Israeli military admits to shooting at ambulances

  • Hamas spokesman Basem Naim accused Israel of carrying out “a deliberate and brutal massacre against Civil Defense and Palestinian Red Crescent teams in the city of Rafah”
By AFP ·

US vice president presses takeover of Greenland, says Denmark not keeping it safe from Russia and China

US vice president presses takeover of Greenland, says Denmark not keeping it safe from Russia and China

  • JD Vance asks people of Greenland to partner with the US
  • Greenland prime minister says US visit shows lack of respect
By Reuters ·

Academy apologizes after stars say it ‘failed to defend’ Palestinian filmmaker

Academy apologizes after stars say it ‘failed to defend’ Palestinian filmmaker

  • Hamdan Ballal was assaulted this week by settlers and detained at gunpoint by soldiers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
  • “No Other Land” chronicles the forced displacement of Palestinians by Israeli troops and settlers in Masafer Yatta in the West Bank
By AFP ·

Academy apologizes after stars say it ‘failed to defend’ Palestinian filmmaker

Academy apologizes after stars say it ‘failed to defend’ Palestinian filmmaker

  • Hamdan Ballal was assaulted this week by settlers and detained at gunpoint by soldiers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
  • “No Other Land” chronicles the forced displacement of Palestinians by Israeli troops and settlers in Masafer Yatta in the West Bank
By AFP ·

Maja-Ajmia Zellama tackles cultural identity and grief in ‘Têtes Brûlées’ 

Maja-Ajmia Zellama tackles cultural identity and grief in ‘Têtes Brûlées’ 

  • The Belgian-Tunisian director discusses her Saudi-backed debut feature 
By Nada Alturki ·
Offensive Iraq-Palestine World Cup qualifier video ‘fabricated,’ says Jordan Football Association

Offensive Iraq-Palestine World Cup qualifier video ‘fabricated,’ says Jordan Football Association

  • Fake video shared widely on social media claimed to show Jordanian fans chanting offensive slogans at the Iraqi players and supporters
  • Association says it verified the video was fabricated and is dismayed that some people seem set on inciting conflict, extremism and hatred among sports fans
By Arab News ·