Update Hamas to free three Israeli hostages in next ceasefire swap

Hamas to free three Israeli hostages in next ceasefire swap

  • Netanyahu’s office confirmed it had received the names of the three captives to be released
  • In exchange, Israel will free 90 prisoners, nine of whom are serving life sentences, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club advocacy group said
By AFP ·

Egyptians protest at Rafah border crossing against Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians

Egyptians protest at Rafah border crossing against Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians

  • Trump said on Saturday that Egypt and Jordan should take in Palestinians from Gaza, which he called a “demolition site” following 15 months of Israeli bombardment
  • Critics warned that Trump's suggestion was exactly what Israel's Zionist extremists have been trying to do, to kick out Palestinians from their homeland
By Reuters ·

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk addresses a press conference in Geneva, on December 6, 2023. (AFP)

UN ‘alarmed’ at reported summary executions of civilians in Sudan

  • After months of apparent stalemate in Khartoum, the army last week broke an almost two-year RSF siege of its Khartoum General Command headquarters.
By AFP ·

UNRWA’s work continues despite ban

UNRWA’s work continues despite ban

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Special How Saudi Arabia is preserving its precious freshwater resources photos

How Saudi Arabia is preserving its precious freshwater resources

By Haifa Alshammari ·

Saudi FM, US Secretary of State discuss regional situation

Saudi FM, US Secretary of State discuss regional situation

  • The two ministers discussed Saudi-US bilateral relations and strategic partnerships
By Arab News ·

Facing flak, Red Cross defends its role in Israel-Hamas war

Facing flak, Red Cross defends its role in Israel-Hamas war

  • The Geneva-based organization had been accused of not doing enough to help hostages in Gaza or Palestinian detainees in Israel
  • ICRC officials said the organization could only do so much as it is reliant on the goodwill of the belligerents
By AFP ·

Update Plane with 2 aboard crashes in Philadelphia and sets multiple homes ablaze

Plane with 2 aboard crashes in Philadelphia and sets multiple homes ablaze

  • Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said its aircraft crashed with four crew members, one pediatric medical patient and the patient’s mother on board
By Reuters ·

Nadhim Zahawi reflects on his journey from Baghdad to Britain at Dubai literature festival

Nadhim Zahawi reflects on his journey from Baghdad to Britain at Dubai literature festival

  • Zahawi, who is a chemical engineer by background, recounted to the audience how he fled Iraq for the UK at the age of 11
  • Zahawi’s father fled to the UK first, and a few months later, Zahawi, his mother and sister joined him there, seeking refuge
By Hams Saleh ·
Wembanyama has 30 points, 14 rebounds, 6 blocks to help Spurs beat Antetokounmpo, Bucks, 144-118

Wembanyama has 30 points, 14 rebounds, 6 blocks to help Spurs beat Antetokounmpo, Bucks, 144-118

  • Wembanyama was 9 for 20 from the field in an dynamic showing one day after being named to his first All-Star Game as a Western Conference reserve
By AP ·