Update Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as Hamas accuses Netanyahu of new ‘obstacles’ to deal

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as Hamas accuses Netanyahu of new ‘obstacles’ to deal

  • Ongoing offensives in Daraj and Tuffah in east and Tel Al-Hawa, Sabra, and Rimal further west
  • Heavy armor push comes as Egypt, Qatar and US step up efforts to mediate ceasefire pact
By AP ·

Gaza death toll could exceed 186,000, Lancet study finds

Gaza death toll could exceed 186,000, Lancet study finds

  • Figure would represent almost 8 percent of Gaza’s pre-war population of 2.3 million
By Arab News ·

China pushing for peace in Yemen and end to attacks on Red Sea shipping, says Beijing’s envoy

China pushing for peace in Yemen and end to attacks on Red Sea shipping, says Beijing’s envoy

  • Shao Zheng, in interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, said China in discussions with all parties to resolve Yemeni conflict
By Arab News ·

Deputy FM meets with Sudan’s Al-Burhan to reiterate calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid

Deputy FM meets with Sudan’s Al-Burhan to reiterate calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid

  • Waleed Al-Khuraiji met with the chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan
By Arab News ·

A child looks on at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 8, 2024. (REUTERS) photos

US, Israeli spy chiefs due in Doha Wednesday for Gaza talks

  • Qatar has been engaged in months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, with support from Egypt and the United States, in efforts to reach a truce in Gaza and a hostage release deal
By AFP ·

US House Speaker Johnson to ‘emphatically’ demand more from NATO allies

US House Speaker Johnson to ‘emphatically’ demand more from NATO allies

  • Johnson is a close ally of Trump and, as speaker, sets the legislative agenda for the House
By Reuters ·

Kenya court rules police killing of Pakistani journalist unlawful

Kenya court rules police killing of Pakistani journalist unlawful

  • Arshad Sharif was shot in the head when Kenyan police opened fire on his car in October 2022
  • High Court in Kajiado, a town south of Nairobi, rejected a police claim that the killing was a case of mistaken identity
By AFP ·

Kenya court rules police killing of Pakistani journalist unlawful

Kenya court rules police killing of Pakistani journalist unlawful

  • Arshad Sharif was shot in the head when Kenyan police opened fire on his car in October 2022
  • High Court in Kajiado, a town south of Nairobi, rejected a police claim that the killing was a case of mistaken identity
By AFP ·

Review: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’  — the sequel nobody needed

Review: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’  — the sequel nobody needed

  • Glossy update to beloved Eddie Murphy franchise falls flat
By Matt Ross ·
MMA fans in for a treat at PFL MENA 2

MMA fans in for a treat at PFL MENA 2

  • Gustavo Firmino: PFL MENA 2 is arguably the greatest fight card in Middle East history
  • One of the most anticipated matchups is Amir Fazli versus Badreddine Diani
By Arab News ·