UN votes overwhelmingly for ICJ probe of Israeli role in Gaza’s ‘dystopian humanitarian nightmare’

UN votes overwhelmingly for ICJ probe of Israeli role in Gaza’s ‘dystopian humanitarian nightmare’

  • 137 countries vote in favor of resolution, which was drafted by Norway and co-sponsored by several countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Spain
  • Norwegian deputy foreign minister says Israel is not collaborating with humanitarian organizations and is in breach of its obligations under international law
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Update Palestinians say Israeli forces kill six in West Bank

Palestinians say Israeli forces kill six in West Bank

By AFP ·

Special ‘New Syria’ offers historic moment of hope but also threats and uncertainty, says UN chief

‘New Syria’ offers historic moment of hope but also threats and uncertainty, says UN chief

  • Secretary-General Antonia Guterres warned of Daesh threats in parts of the country and called for Israeli airstrikes to stop
  • Progress could unravel ‘if the ongoing situation is not managed carefully by Syrians themselves’ with international support, he adds
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

UN Internet Governance Forum concludes in Riyadh

UN Internet Governance Forum concludes in Riyadh

  • Event witnessed launch of Riyadh Declaration to help strengthen international partnerships in AI
  • Forum featured experts from 170 countries
By Arab News ·

Operations at Beirut airport running efficiently, says Lebanon interior minister

Operations at Beirut airport running efficiently, says Lebanon interior minister

  • Israeli army continues demolishing homes amid reports of elderly woman missing in a border village
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Special ‘No longer afraid’: Journalists drop pseudonyms as Syrians reclaim voices after Assad’s fall

‘No longer afraid’: Journalists drop pseudonyms as Syrians reclaim voices after Assad’s fall

  • Many Syrian journalists resorted to false names for fear of reprisals
  • ‘Using a fake name was to many Syrians part of suppressing their identity,’ London-based Zouhir Masri tells Arab News
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Special ‘No longer afraid’: Journalists drop pseudonyms as Syrians reclaim voices after Assad’s fall

‘No longer afraid’: Journalists drop pseudonyms as Syrians reclaim voices after Assad’s fall

  • Many Syrian journalists resorted to false names for fear of reprisals
  • ‘Using a fake name was to many Syrians part of suppressing their identity,’ London-based Zouhir Masri tells Arab News
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

British historian explores Nabateans’ ‘cool culture’ in documentary 

British historian explores Nabateans’ ‘cool culture’ in documentary 

  • Bettany Hughes’ series ‘Lost Worlds’ travels through AlUla, Europe and Petra 
By Shyama Krishna Kumar ·
Special Balancing act required from Renard and Saudi at 26th Arabian Gulf Cup

Balancing act required from Renard and Saudi at 26th Arabian Gulf Cup

  • Green Falcons will be taking a strong squad to Kuwait, but one eye will be on the resumption of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
  • Bahrain and Iraq will see this tournament the same way as Saudi — a chance to lift a trophy but also to get ready for March’s crucial qualifiers
By John Duerden ·