video Update Netanyahu says Israel security cabinet set to approve Lebanon truce

Netanyahu says Israel security cabinet set to approve Lebanon truce

  • Netanyahu did not say how long the truce would last, noting “the length of the ceasefire depends on what happens in Lebanon”
video By AFP ·

Update Saudi Arabia approves FY2025 budget, forecasts $27bn deficit amid expansionary spending graphic

Saudi Arabia approves FY2025 budget, forecasts $27bn deficit amid expansionary spending

By Dayan Abou Tine ·

Special Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, November 26, 2024. Reuters video

Israel launches blitz on Beirut

  • Attacks escalate shortly before Israeli authorities were due to discuss approval of ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah that would take effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday
  • Fears among population that Israel intends to take out its anger on Lebanon with constant attacks throughout final day before peace deal is agreed
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Global Harmony event concludes with celebration of Egyptian culture in Riyadh video

Global Harmony event concludes with celebration of Egyptian culture in Riyadh

  • Saudi Arabia and Egypt continue to strengthen their political relationship through agreements in trade, tourism, energy and culture
By Hajar AlQusayer ·

Erdogan ally wants pro-Kurdish party, jailed militant to talk

Erdogan ally wants pro-Kurdish party, jailed militant to talk

  • The pro-Kurdish DEM Party, parliament’s third largest, responded by applying for its co-chairs to meet with Ocalan, founder of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK)
By Reuters ·

After long wrangling, Blinken to testify in Congress on Afghanistan

After long wrangling, Blinken to testify in Congress on Afghanistan

  • Donald Trump drew criticism for shooting video for his campaign at Arlington National Cemetery where he appeared at a ceremony honoring troops killed in the evacuation
  • Democrats have insisted some blame for the messy end of the war should be laid at the feet of Trump, who began the withdrawal process by signing a deal with the Taliban in 2020

Saudi, UN bodies sign deal on media training

Saudi, UN bodies sign deal on media training

  • Saudi Media Forum Chairman Mohammed Al-Harthi said that the partnership is the forum’s first strategic initiative and will positively impact Saudi media
By Arab News ·

Saudi, UN bodies sign deal on media training

Saudi, UN bodies sign deal on media training

  • Saudi Media Forum Chairman Mohammed Al-Harthi said that the partnership is the forum’s first strategic initiative and will positively impact Saudi media
By Arab News ·

UK, Omani princes launch journey across historic Arabian route

UK, Omani princes launch journey across historic Arabian route

  • Camel trek first taken by British diplomat Bertram Thomas in 1928 to be retrodden by team of six travellers
  • Prince of Wales, crown prince of Oman sponsoring historic coastal journey
By Arab News ·
AC Milan and Atletico Madrid each win to near automatic qualifying spots in Champions League

AC Milan and Atletico Madrid each win to near automatic qualifying spots in Champions League

  • Christian Pulisic put the seven-time champion ahead midway through the first half by finishing off a counterattack
  • Alvaraz and Griezmann lead Atletico to 6-0 rout
By AP ·