US Tariffs: Trump imposes 10pc levies on GCC countries; Syria, Iraq hit hard 

US Tariffs: Trump imposes 10pc levies on GCC countries; Syria, Iraq hit hard 

  • Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, and Sudan received same 10 percent baseline as GCC
  • Concerns raised that even baseline tariff could have ripple effects across GCC supply chains
By Dayan Abou Tine  ·

Israel steps up Syria strikes, says Turkiye aims for ‘protectorate’

Israel steps up Syria strikes, says Turkiye aims for ‘protectorate’

  • The Israeli army said its forces killed several militants who opened fire on Israeli troops
  • Reflecting Israeli concerns about Turkish influence in the new Syria, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused Ankara of playing a “negative role” there
By Reuters ·

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight leaves more than 50 Palestinians dead video

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight leaves more than 50 Palestinians dead

  • The Israeli military ordered the residents of several areas — Shujaiya, Jadida, Turkomen and eastern Zeytoun — to evacuate on Thursday
  • Israel has imposed a month-long halt on all imports of food, fuel and humanitarian aid that has left civilians facing acute shortages as supplies dwindle
By AP ·

Authorities foil drug trafficking across Kingdom

Authorities foil drug trafficking across Kingdom

  • Suspects arrested in multiple regions as authorities tighten grip on drug trade
By Arab News ·

UN envoy slams Israel’s ‘repeated and intensifying’ attacks in Syria

UN envoy slams Israel’s ‘repeated and intensifying’ attacks in Syria

  • “Such actions undermine efforts to build a new Syria at peace with itself and the region, and destabilize Syria at a sensitive time,” said Pederson
  • He called on Israel “to cease these attacks which could amount to serious violations of international law”
By AFP ·

UK watchdog announces probe into Prince Harry charity

UK watchdog announces probe into Prince Harry charity

  • The watchdog added that it would be examining whether the charity’s current and former trustees had “fulfilled their duties and responsibilities under charity law“
  • The row at Sentebale escalated on Sunday after its chairperson Sophie Chandauka accused the prince of “bullying“
By AFP ·

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

  • The Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Studies found that since Oct. 7, 2023, the Gaza war has killed more journalists than all major US wars combined
  • Report warns that increasing threats against journalists not only endanger individuals but also undermine global news coverage, facilitate the creation of ‘news graveyards’
By Arab News ·

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

  • The Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Studies found that since Oct. 7, 2023, the Gaza war has killed more journalists than all major US wars combined
  • Report warns that increasing threats against journalists not only endanger individuals but also undermine global news coverage, facilitate the creation of ‘news graveyards’
By Arab News ·

‘Theater Tour’ initiative celebrates local culture across Saudi Arabia

‘Theater Tour’ initiative celebrates local culture across Saudi Arabia

  • Award-winning play ‘Bahr’ debuts in Baha, with performances in Jubail, Dammam, Al-Ahsa to follow
  • New project boosts local theater, community engagement and cultural awareness nationwide
By Arab News ·
UK set to host 2035 Women’s World Cup as sole bidder

UK set to host 2035 Women’s World Cup as sole bidder

  • “We are honored to be the sole bidder for the FIFA women’s World Cup 2035,” FA CEO Mark Bullingham said
  • “Hosting the first FIFA World Cup since 1966 with our home nations partners will be very special“
By Reuters ·