Update Israel presses operation in north Gaza amid Netanyahu territory claims

Israel presses operation in north Gaza amid Netanyahu territory claims

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Thursday that Israel retain control of key Gaza territory
  • Hamas said it had not been informed “of any new developments” from the latest talks
By AFP ·

Biden says during press conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out

Biden says during press conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out

By AFP ·

Saudi Airlines flight’s landing gear catches fire at Peshawar airport, prompting emergency response

Saudi Airlines flight’s landing gear catches fire at Peshawar airport, prompting emergency response

  • Air traffic controller saw sparks coming out of the left landing gear and notified fire and rescue services
  • PCAA says all 276 passengers and 21 crew members safely exited the aircraft using inflatable slides
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Saudi authority is first in world to achieve ISO’s new AI management system certification

Saudi authority is first in world to achieve ISO’s new AI management system certification

  • The standard, introduced in December last year, is the first of its kind for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
  • It provides guidance on addressing the challenges posed by AI, such as ethical values, transparency and continuous learning
By Arab News ·

Biden says Israel-Gaza war should end now and Israel must not occupy Gaza

Biden says Israel-Gaza war should end now and Israel must not occupy Gaza

  • The Biden administration has faced international criticism for its continuing support of Israel
By Reuters ·

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod region injures five children, governor says

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod region injures five children, governor says

  • An explosive device was dropped deliberately from a drone
  • Five children who were in the playground received various injuries
By Reuters ·

How Saudi Arabia’s KAUST is pushing the envelope on Generative AI possibilities

How Saudi Arabia’s KAUST is pushing the envelope on Generative AI possibilities

  • Launch of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology’s Center of Excellence was announced on July 1
  • The goal is to find solutions aligned with four national priority areas outlined in Kingdom’s RDIA Vision 2030
By Lama Al-Hamawi ·

Media organizations renew plea for ‘open access’ to Gaza in latest rebuke to Israel

Media organizations renew plea for ‘open access’ to Gaza in latest rebuke to Israel

  • Letter says Israeli ban places ‘unreasonable and untenable burden’ on local journalists, fosters misinformation
  • Release of the letter precedes a scheduled visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the US
By Arab News ·

Media organizations renew plea for ‘open access’ to Gaza in latest rebuke to Israel

Media organizations renew plea for ‘open access’ to Gaza in latest rebuke to Israel

  • Letter says Israeli ban places ‘unreasonable and untenable burden’ on local journalists, fosters misinformation
  • Release of the letter precedes a scheduled visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the US
By Arab News ·