Update Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

  • ‘We have had enough ... every day there’s death,’ says grieving sister
By Reuters - AFP ·

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

  • Talks focused on the necessity to stabilize Yemen and 'to allow all Yemenis to live in dignity and prosperity'
By AFP ·

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

  • The World Bank said Lebanon would need around $11 billion for reconstruction and recovery
By Reuters ·

Special How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage graphic

How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage

  • While AI’s energy demands are widely known, its vast and growing water footprint remains largely out of sight
  • Experts urge early-stage planning and water-smart designs to reduce risk and future-proof AI growth in arid climates
By Ghadi Joudah ·

While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank

While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank

  • With the world’s attention focused on Gaza, Israeli military operations in the West Bank grew in size, frequency and intensity
  • The army launched the stepped-up campaign to counter what it says is a growing militant threat
By AP ·

China considers exempting some goods from US tariffs

China considers exempting some goods from US tariffs

  • A Ministry of Commerce taskforce is collecting lists of items that could be exempted from tariffs
  • Bloomberg first reported China was considering tariff exemptions on Friday.
By Reuters ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Sri Lanka Buddhists overwhelm city in bid to see Buddha's sacred tooth

Sri Lanka Buddhists overwhelm city in bid to see Buddha's sacred tooth

  • Four people died and hundreds fell sick while waiting in lengthy queues to see a sacred tooth in the city of Kandy
  • Police said 32 buses were turned away because the city had run out of parking space
By AFP ·
Djokovic flying the flag for the ‘older guys’ amid generational shift

Djokovic flying the flag for the ‘older guys’ amid generational shift

  • With the retirements of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray, Djokovic is the last member of the “Big Four” still standing and the Serb said he wanted to continue giving to the sport
By Reuters ·