Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, beats hard-liner Jalili

Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, beats hard-liner Jalili

  • A vote count offered by authorities put Pezeshkian as the winner with 16.3 million votes to Jalili’s 13.5 million in Friday’s election
  • Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and longtime lawmaker, has promised to reach out to the West in a bid to ease economic sanctions 
By AP ·

Hamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages 16 days after first phase, Hamas source says

Hamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages 16 days after first phase, Hamas source says

  • Hamas has dropped a demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before signing the agreement
By Reuters ·

Meet the scientists, researchers and innovators granted the Saudi citizenship

Meet the scientists, researchers and innovators granted the Saudi citizenship

  • The royal order aims to grant Saudi citizenship to people whose distinguished legal, medical, scientific, cultural, sports and technical expertise serve the nation in various fields
By Arab News ·

KSA to launch Real Estate Media Forum

KSA to launch Real Estate Media Forum

  • The launch will take place in the presence of prominent media figures and real estate experts
By SPA ·

Cairo conference urges immediate end to Sudan war

Cairo conference urges immediate end to Sudan war

  • Egyptian foreign minister calls for political resolution to ongoing crisis
  • The goal is a comprehensive political resolution that aligns with the aspirations of the Sudanese people
By LAILA MOHAMED ·

France braces for crunch election as overseas territories kick off vote

France braces for crunch election as overseas territories kick off vote

  • Polls will close by 1800 GMT on Sunday when projections of seat numbers are published
  • Final opinion polls on Friday suggested that far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) would fall short of winning an outright majority in the National Assembly
By AFP ·

Anime favorite ‘Grendizer U’ returns to Riyadh after 40 years

Anime favorite ‘Grendizer U’ returns to Riyadh after 40 years

  • Premiere of rebooted series held at Roshn Front cinema
  • Japanese writer Ichiro Okouchi thanks ‘fans around the world’
By Rahaf Jambi ·

Anime favorite ‘Grendizer U’ returns to Riyadh after 40 years

Anime favorite ‘Grendizer U’ returns to Riyadh after 40 years

  • Premiere of rebooted series held at Roshn Front cinema
  • Japanese writer Ichiro Okouchi thanks ‘fans around the world’
By Rahaf Jambi ·