Update US diplomats meet representatives of Syria’s Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in Damascus

US diplomats meet representatives of Syria’s Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in Damascus

  • First US officials to visit Syria since the fall of Assad
  • State department says diplomat discussed 'transition principles endorsed by the US'
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia, OIC welcome UN resolution seeking ICJ advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations

Saudi Arabia, OIC welcome UN resolution seeking ICJ advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations

  • UN body voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to adopt the resolution
  • OIC commended the efforts of Norway and other co-sponsoring countries for championing the resolution
By Arab News ·

Israel media report accuses troops of indiscriminate killing of Gaza civilians

Israel media report accuses troops of indiscriminate killing of Gaza civilians

  • Haaretz quoted soldiers, career officers and reservists who said commanders were given unprecedented authority to operate in the Gaza Strip
  • Batallion commander: ‘Anyone crossing the line is a terrorist — no exceptions, no civilians. Everyone’s a terrorist’
By AFP ·

How sustainable food producers are shaping the future of agriculture in Saudi Arabia

How sustainable food producers are shaping the future of agriculture in Saudi Arabia

  • Topian, a NEOM subsidiary, plans to transform food production and consumption with sustainable and innovative solutions
  • KAUST’s Center of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security aims to address challenges in resource efficiency, crop improvement, and biosystems
By Rahaf Jambi ·

In Damascus meeting, US drops reward for arrest of Syria’s new leader

In Damascus meeting, US drops reward for arrest of Syria’s new leader

  • The United States agreed on those principles with top Arab and European diplomats as well as Turkiye during a meeting on December 14 in Aqaba, Jordan
By AFP ·

University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests

University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests

  • Colleges and universities nationwide saw tension and at times violence erupt on campuses after the onset of the Israel-Hamas war, with dueling campus rallies and widespread allegations of antisemitism and anti-Arab harassment
By AP ·

Syrian Al-Jazeera presenter returns to post-Assad Hama after 12 years in exile

Syrian Al-Jazeera presenter returns to post-Assad Hama after 12 years in exile

  • Fakhouri, a former presenter at the Syrian TV station, fled the country in 2012 after tight censorship
  • He was interrogated by the State Security Department over revolution coverage
By Arab News ·

Syrian Al-Jazeera presenter returns to post-Assad Hama after 12 years in exile

Syrian Al-Jazeera presenter returns to post-Assad Hama after 12 years in exile

  • Fakhouri, a former presenter at the Syrian TV station, fled the country in 2012 after tight censorship
  • He was interrogated by the State Security Department over revolution coverage
By Arab News ·

Monika Staab steps down as technical director of women’s football in Saudi Arabia

Monika Staab steps down as technical director of women’s football in Saudi Arabia

  • A former player from Germany, she came to the Kingdom in August 2021 as the first head coach of the Saudi women’s national team
  • Appointed technical director in February 2023, she is credited with transforming the women’s game in the country and inspiring a new generation of players
By Arab News ·