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 ·

DNC panel discussion of Gaza War serves as an olive branch of sorts

DNC panel discussion of Gaza War serves as an olive branch of sorts

  • Dr. Tanya Hajj-Hassan, an American doctor who has treated patients in Gaza during the war, relayed the story of a young boy whose family was killed and who told her he no longer wanted to live because everybody he loved “is now in heaven”
By AP ·

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 ·