video Update Blinken says Netanyahu confirmed truce support, presses Hamas

Blinken says Netanyahu confirmed truce support, presses Hamas

  • ‘It is time for it to get done. It’s also time to make sure that no one takes any steps that could derail this process’
  • Hamas had called on mediators to implement a framework outlined in late May by US President Joe Biden
video By AFP ·

Israeli strike targets Hezbollah site in Lebanon, security sources say

Israeli strike targets Hezbollah site in Lebanon, security sources say


Protesters break through police fence near site of Democratic National Convention photos

Protesters break through police fence near site of Democratic National Convention

  • Protesters said their plans have not changed since Biden left the race and the party quickly rallied behind Harris, who will formally accept the Democratic nomination this week
  • Organizers had hoped at least 20,000 people would take part in Monday’s rally and march, but it appeared that only a few thousand were present when the march began, though city officials declined to give a crowd estimate
By AP ·

Winners of the 44th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization of the Qur’an will be honored at Grand Mosque.

Deputy Makkah governor to honor Qur’an competition winners on Wednesday

  • 174 contestants from 123 countries participated in this year’s contest
  • The prize pool for the competition is SR 4 million ($1,065,996)
By Arab News ·

US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack

US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack

  • Trump’s campaign said on August 10 that it had been hacked, blaming “foreign sources” for distributing internal communications and a dossier on running mate J.D. Vance
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia’s PIF generated 8.7% shareholders’ return by end of 2023

Saudi Arabia’s PIF generated 8.7% shareholders’ return by end of 2023

  • Assets under management climbed to over $3.47 trillion by July
  • PIF’s performance underscores its pivotal position in reducing the country’s dependence on oil revenues
By Arab News ·

Gaza journalist killed in alleged Israeli fire

Gaza journalist killed in alleged Israeli fire

  • About 30 people gathered on Monday at the hospital to stand around Muharab’s body, which was laid on the ground under a white plastic tarpaulin on which a bulletproof jacket marked “Press” was laid like a wreath, AFPTV footage showed
By AFP ·

Gaza journalist killed in alleged Israeli fire

Gaza journalist killed in alleged Israeli fire

  • About 30 people gathered on Monday at the hospital to stand around Muharab’s body, which was laid on the ground under a white plastic tarpaulin on which a bulletproof jacket marked “Press” was laid like a wreath, AFPTV footage showed
By AFP ·