Update Iranian Major-General Mohammed Bagheri receives Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

Saudi defense minister arrives in Tehran for an official visit

  • Prince Khalid will hold several meetings to discuss bilateral relations
By Arab News ·

A wave of Israeli air strikes hit multiple encampments for displaced Palestinians across the territory, killing at least 25.

Gaza rescuers say 40 mostly displaced people killed in Israeli strikes

  • Survivors described a large explosion at densely packed Al-Mawasi safe zone that set multiple tents ablaze
  • Civil defense spokesman said Israeli strikes on two other encampments of displaced Gazans killed a further nine people
By AFP ·

Iran confirms second round of nuclear talks with the US will be in Rome

Iran confirms second round of nuclear talks with the US will be in Rome

  • Oman’s foreign minister served as an interlocutor between the two sides at talks last weekend in Muscat
  • Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, also arrived in Tehran on Wednesday
By AP ·

Saudi Cultural Development Fund announces Expo 2025 participation

Saudi Cultural Development Fund announces Expo 2025 participation

  • CDF’s participation aims to foster cultural partnerships and global investments, reflecting the Kingdom’s continuous commitment to encouraging innovation
  • CDF plans to organize various activities that showcase Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape, focusing on entrepreneurship as a way to drive economic growth
By Arab News Japan  ·

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to mark Passover holiday

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to mark Passover holiday

  • Settlers entered the site through the Mughrabi Gate in groups and performed Jewish prayers 
  • Israeli forces implemented strict security measures, preventing Palestinians from entering
By Arab News ·

Immigration judge denies bond for Tufts University student from Turkiye, her lawyers say

Immigration judge denies bond for Tufts University student from Turkiye, her lawyers say

  • Rumeysa Ozturk’s lawyers filed a new request with a federal judge in Vermont considering whether to take jurisdiction of her detention case
  • The lawyers asked the judge to order her to be brought to the state by Friday
By AP ·

Amputee Palestinian boy image wins World Press Photo award

Amputee Palestinian boy image wins World Press Photo award

  • The photographer is from Gaza and was herself evacuated in December 2023
  • The jury praised the photo’s “strong composition and attention to light” and its thought-provoking subject-matter
By AFP ·

Amputee Palestinian boy image wins World Press Photo award

Amputee Palestinian boy image wins World Press Photo award

  • The photographer is from Gaza and was herself evacuated in December 2023
  • The jury praised the photo’s “strong composition and attention to light” and its thought-provoking subject-matter
By AFP ·

Special F1 and local organizations hold media briefing ahead of Saudi Grand Prix 2025

F1 and local organizations hold media briefing ahead of Saudi Grand Prix 2025

  • Workshop reviewed the latest preparations, updated organizational measures, and media rules and regulations for 2025 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Formula One race
  • Workshop also reviewed history of F1 races, acquainting participants with modus operandi of Grand Prix, points scoring in races etc.
By SALEH FAREED ·