Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say

Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say

  • Nasrallah received Hamas deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed “the latest security and political developments” in the Gaza Strip
  • Hamas had made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel
By Reuters ·

Polls open in Iran presidential election runoff

Polls open in Iran presidential election runoff

  • The Islamic republic’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cast his ballot when the polls opened at 08:00 am
  • Khamenei called for a higher turnout in the runoff
By AFP ·

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 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 ·

ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza

ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza

  • ICC mission planned for Gaza, Ramallah, Jerusalem was called off
  • Sudden cancelation angered Washington, London
  • In call, UK’s Cameron threatened to pull UK out of ICC and cut funds
By Reuters ·

Special Modi to meet Putin, attend India-Russia summit after 2-year gap video

Modi to meet Putin, attend India-Russia summit after 2-year gap

  • Talks on discharge of Indian nationals from Russian army expected during the trip
  • Visit to change perceptions that there is a ‘drift’ in India-Russia ties, expert says
By Sanjay Kumar ·

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 ·
Berlin’s Turks stoked for Euros quarter-final ‘home game’

Berlin’s Turks stoked for Euros quarter-final ‘home game’

  • “The atmosphere will be like a home game for us,” said Muhammet Ali Sevilmis
  • With emotions expected to run high at the match, Berlin police have said they will deploy more officers, classifying Saturday’s quarter-final as a “high-risk game“
By AFP ·