Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili

Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili

  • A vote count offered by authorities put Pezeshkian as the winner with 16.3 million votes to Jalili’s 13.5 million in Friday’s election
  • Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and longtime lawmaker, has promised to reach out to the West in a bid to ease economic sanctions 
By AP ·

Hamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages 16 days after first phase, Hamas source says

Hamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages 16 days after first phase, Hamas source says

  • Hamas has dropped a demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before signing the agreement
By Reuters ·

Saudi FM calls for sanctions on Israeli officials amid Gaza war

Saudi FM calls for sanctions on Israeli officials amid Gaza war

  • Israel’s expansion of settlements undermines peace process, says Prince Faisal bin Farhan
By Arab News ·

Saudi leaders congratulate Iran’s new president

Saudi leaders congratulate Iran’s new president

  • King Salman conveyed his wishes of further progress and prosperity for the Iranian people
  • The crown prince affirmed keeness to deepen relations with the Islamic Republic
By Arab News ·

Biden dismisses age questions in interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort

Biden dismisses age questions in interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort

  • The 81-year-old Biden made it through the 22-minute interview without any major blunders
By AP ·

Anime favorite ‘Grendizer U’ returns to Riyadh after 40 years

Anime favorite ‘Grendizer U’ returns to Riyadh after 40 years

  • Premiere of rebooted series held at Roshn Front cinema
  • Japanese writer Ichiro Okouchi thanks ‘fans around the world’
By Rahaf Jambi ·

Anime favorite ‘Grendizer U’ returns to Riyadh after 40 years

Anime favorite ‘Grendizer U’ returns to Riyadh after 40 years

  • Premiere of rebooted series held at Roshn Front cinema
  • Japanese writer Ichiro Okouchi thanks ‘fans around the world’
By Rahaf Jambi ·

Saudi artist Ahmed Mater on his solo show at Christie’s London 

Saudi artist Ahmed Mater on his solo show at Christie’s London 

  • ‘Chronicles’ runs July 17 to August 22 and features a selection of work from the Nineties to the present day  
By Rawaa Talass ·
Turkiye take on Dutch in politically charged Euros quarter-final, England face Swiss

Turkiye take on Dutch in politically charged Euros quarter-final, England face Swiss

  • In the other quarter-final England aim to move a step closer to ending a 58-year wait to win a major tournament by beating Switzerland
By AFP ·