Israel will keep Gaza buffer zone, minister says, as ceasefire efforts stall

Israel will keep Gaza buffer zone, minister says, as ceasefire efforts stall

  • Since resuming their operation last month, Israeli forces have carved out a broad “security zone” extending deep into Gaza
  • Comments from Katz underscore how far away the two sides remain from any ceasefire agreement
By Reuters ·

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 ·

Gaza rescuers say 25 killed in Israeli strikes on displaced people

Gaza rescuers say 25 killed in Israeli strikes on displaced people

  • Overnight strike targeted several tents in the Al-Mawasi area of the southern city of Khan Yunis, resulting in 16 deaths
By AFP ·

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  ·

Clashes in Sudan’s El-Fasher kill 57: medical source

Clashes in Sudan’s El-Fasher kill 57: medical source

  • The resistance committee, a volunteer aid group, said the civilians were killed on Wednesday
By AFP ·

Top Russia court to rule on lifting Taliban terror designation

Top Russia court to rule on lifting Taliban terror designation

  • Russia’s Prosecutor General asked the court to remove the group’s “terrorist” designation last month
  • A decision to remove the label would not amount to formal recognition for the Taliban authorities
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 ·

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 ·

Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

  • The announcement comes with Liverpool potentially just days away from winning the EPL
  • “I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, whose existing deal, like Salah’s, had been set to expire at the end of the season
By AFP ·