A Palestinian boy looks as others inspect the damage at a tent camp sheltering displaced people, following an Israeli strike.

Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 16 people

  • Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people in a house in the northern town of Beit Lahiya
  • Six were killed in separate airstrikes in Gaza City, Nuseirat camp in central areas, and Rafah near the border with Egypt
By Reuters ·

Geir Pedersen, the United Nations' special envoy to Syria, speaks to journalists in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.AP video

UN calls for ‘free and fair’ elections in Syria

  • UN special envoy Geir Pedersen said “there is a lot of hope that we can now see the beginning of a new Syria”
  • Calling for immediate humanitarian assistance, he also said he hoped to see an end to international sanctions
By AFP ·

An Israeli flags flutters on the Lebanese side of the Israel-Lebanon border, following ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israeli troops remove Israeli settler group who crossed into Lebanon

  • Times of Israel reported 10 days ago that the group said they had crossed the border and established an outpost
  • On Wednesday, the Israeli military said they had been promptly removed
By AFP ·

Special Manga pavilion a big hit at Jeddah Book Fair

Manga pavilion a big hit at Jeddah Book Fair

  • Japanese art form inspiring a new generation in the Kingdom, experts say
  • Nouf Al-Hussein highlighted the urgent need for Arabic content that resonates with young people
By SALEH FAREED ·

Syria rescuers say bodies found in warehouse

Syria rescuers say bodies found in warehouse

  • “We received a report about the presence of bodies, bones and a foul smell at the site,” White Helmets official Ammar Al-Salmo said
By AFP ·

Teenager pleads not guilty to murder of 3 girls that sparked riots

Teenager pleads not guilty to murder of 3 girls that sparked riots

  • Axel Rudakubanais accused of murdering Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event
  • The crime horrified the nation and was followed by days of nationwide rioting
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power launches $3bn renewable projects in Uzbekistan

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power launches $3bn renewable projects in Uzbekistan

  • ACWA Power has been significantly involved in Uzbekistan’s renewable energy sector in recent years
  • Uzbekistan aims to generate 40 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030
By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

Saudi Arabia unveils enhanced e-guide to boost exports

Saudi Arabia unveils enhanced e-guide to boost exports

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

Closing Bell: Saudi indices close in green

Closing Bell: Saudi indices close in green

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Facebook restricts war-related content in Palestinian territories, BBC investigation claims

Facebook restricts war-related content in Palestinian territories, BBC investigation claims

  • Local news outlets report 77% drop in audience engagement
  • ‘Any implication that we deliberately suppress a particular voice is unequivocally false,’ Meta says
By Arab News ·

Facebook restricts war-related content in Palestinian territories, BBC investigation claims

Facebook restricts war-related content in Palestinian territories, BBC investigation claims

  • Local news outlets report 77% drop in audience engagement
  • ‘Any implication that we deliberately suppress a particular voice is unequivocally false,’ Meta says
By Arab News ·