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 ·

Analysis Can Labour government usher in a new era of UK-Arab engagement?

Can Labour government usher in a new era of UK-Arab engagement?

  • Some experts think policy focus will shift from migration, counterextremism to Palestine, closer Gulf ties
  • Loud and clear election message is that support of Britain’s Muslim community cannot be taken for granted
By Jonathan Gornall ·

Saudi consulate in Houston issues Storm Beryl advisory

Saudi consulate in Houston issues Storm Beryl advisory

  • The consulate asked Saudis to exercise caution and use its emergency contact number if required
By Arab News ·

US not expecting policy change from Iran under new president

US not expecting policy change from Iran under new president

  • Asked if the US was at least willing to reopen diplomacy with Iran after Pezeshkian’s election, Miller said: “We have always said that diplomacy is the most effective way to achieve an effective, sustainable solution with regard to Iran’s nuclear program
By AFP ·

Russian missiles kill 37 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children’s hospital

Russian missiles kill 37 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children’s hospital

  • resident Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched dozens of missiles toward five towns and cities in southern and eastern Ukraine as well as the capital
  • At least 37 people were killed, including three children, with more than 170 wounded, Zelensky sai
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 ·

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 ·