Update Pentagon tells Israel it will adjust US troops in Middle East

Pentagon tells Israel it will adjust US troops in Middle East

  • Move comes after assassinations increased tensions between Israel, Iran, Tehran’s proxies
  • Washington to up combat readiness over fears its forces, allies could be targeted
By Arab News ·

Hezbollah resumes steady rocket, artillery fire against Israel

Hezbollah resumes steady rocket, artillery fire against Israel

  • Hezbollah said it had fired a surface-to-air missile at an Israeli warplane flying in Lebanese airspace overnight and forced it to turn back
  • Its forces also carried out two artillery attacks and two rocket strikes at military positions in northern Israel
By Reuters ·

Update Thousands in Qatar bid farewell to slain Hamas chief

Thousands in Qatar bid farewell to slain Hamas chief

  • Haniyeh had resided in Doha along with other members of the Hamas political office
  • Buried at a cemetery in Lusail
By AFP ·

Special How a newly classified species of snake was discovered in Saudi Arabia’s ancient AlUla oasis graphic

How a newly classified species of snake was discovered in Saudi Arabia’s ancient AlUla oasis

  • The vibrant reptile is completely new to science, underscoring the rich biodiversity of AlUla and the value of conservation efforts
  • Its discovery is viewed as pivotal for understanding the ecological dynamics of the region and the adaptive strategies of desert wildlife
By Jasmine Bager ·

A general view of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Efrat, on Jan. 30, 2023. (AP)

Israel advances most West Bank settlements in decades: EU

  • Excluding east Jerusalem, some 490,000 Israeli settlers now live in the West Bank alongside some three million Palestinians
By AFP ·

Van driver arrested after crashing into gates outside Irish prime minister’s office in Dublin

Van driver arrested after crashing into gates outside Irish prime minister’s office in Dublin

  • Detectives questioning the suspect had ruled out terrorism as a motive
  • The series of incidents occurred around 2 a.m., when government offices were closed, and no injuries were reported
By AP ·

Investment task force meeting heralds new era for India-Saudi Arabia trade relationship

Investment task force meeting heralds new era for India-Saudi Arabia trade relationship

  • PIF has been invited to open an office in India in a bid to get investment flowing
By Nirmal Narayanan  ·

Arab press assaulted and harassed by both Israel and Hezbollah

Arab press assaulted and harassed by both Israel and Hezbollah

  • Violent incidents underscore the growing threats faced by journalists in the region
By Arab News ·

Arab press assaulted and harassed by both Israel and Hezbollah

Arab press assaulted and harassed by both Israel and Hezbollah

  • Violent incidents underscore the growing threats faced by journalists in the region
By Arab News ·