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 keenness to deepen relations with the Islamic Republic
By Arab News ·

Special Testimonies of Afghan girls reveal grief, despair over Taliban school ban

Testimonies of Afghan girls reveal grief, despair over Taliban school ban

  • Fears of ‘lost generation,’ as education experts say ban has damaged Afghanistan’s entire social system
  • ‘Iqra’ campaign by Afghan activists gathers stories of young women denied access to formal schooling
By MODASER ISLAMI ·

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 ·