Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the US to the UN, speaks during a UNSC meeting.

US envoy tells UN: Gaza ceasefire deal ‘now is in sight’

  • “Israel has accepted the bridging proposal. Now Hamas must do the same,” she told the council
  • Disagreements over Israel’s future military presence in Gaza and over Palestinian prisoner releases are obstructing a deal, sources familiar with talks told Reuters
By Reuters ·

Proliferating evacuation orders sow chaos, confusion in Gaza

Proliferating evacuation orders sow chaos, confusion in Gaza

  • Israeli military sent out 11 evacuation orders via flyers dropped from planes, text messages or social media over the first three weeks of August
  • They called on 250,000 Gazans, almost all of whom had been displaced at least once already, to leave their place of shelter
By AFP ·

Israel’s military court has extended the house arrest of soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee till Sept.4

Israel military court extends house arrest of soldiers accused of Palestinian prisoner abuse

  • UN special rapporteur on torture has said the alleged sexual abuse case is “particularly gruesome” and called on Israel’s civilian courts to investigate
By Reuters ·

Registration is on for 3rd Global AI Summit in Riyadh, SDAIA announces

Registration is on for 3rd Global AI Summit in Riyadh, SDAIA announces

  • Over 300 speakers from 100 countries to take part in 120 panel discussions and workshops
  • The 3-day event begins on September 10 at Riyadh's King Abdulaziz International Convention Center
By Arab News ·

Proliferating evacuation orders sow chaos, confusion in Gaza

Proliferating evacuation orders sow chaos, confusion in Gaza

  • Israeli military sent out 11 evacuation orders via flyers dropped from planes, text messages or social media over the first three weeks of August
  • They called on 250,000 Gazans, almost all of whom had been displaced at least once already, to leave their place of shelter
By AFP ·

US plans to give Ukraine carte blanche on weapons, Russian ambassador says

US plans to give Ukraine carte blanche on weapons, Russian ambassador says

  • The United States has provided Ukraine with more than $50 billion worth of military aid since 2022
  • Envoy: Serious dialogue with the US would only become possible if it ends its ‘hostile’ policy toward Russia
By Reuters ·

Iraq, Kazakhstan agree to make up for crude overproduction

Iraq, Kazakhstan agree to make up for crude overproduction

  • Oil prices steady as larger than expected draw in US stocks limited losses
By Reuters ·

Special National Film Archive launches Film Deposit Initiative

National Film Archive launches Film Deposit Initiative

  • Initiative will collect films from various sources; from private and public sector institutions as well as filmmakers
  • By preserving the films, the National Film Archive aims to solidify the Kingdom’s position as a premier hub for movie production
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Ronaldo on target but Al-Nassr kick off Saudi Pro League season with disappointing draw

Ronaldo on target but Al-Nassr kick off Saudi Pro League season with disappointing draw

  • Al-Wehda and Al-Riyadh play out dramatic 3-3 draw, while 10-man Al-Taawoun score last gasp winner against Al-Fayha
By Arab News ·