US tariffs: Trump imposes 10% levies on GCC countries; Syria, Iraq hit hard 

US tariffs: Trump imposes 10% levies on GCC countries; Syria, Iraq hit hard 

  • Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, and Sudan received same 10 percent baseline as GCC
  • Concerns raised that even baseline tariff could have ripple effects across GCC supply chains
By Dayan Abou Tine  ·

Saudi Arabia leads Arab condemnation of Israeli raids on Syrian territory

Saudi Arabia leads Arab condemnation of Israeli raids on Syrian territory

  • Kingdom urges Security Council’s permanent members to address violations in Syria and the region
  • Egypt says raids represent flagrant violation of international law
  • Jordan reiterates support for Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty
By Arab News ·

Update Jordan’s King Abdullah calls for end to Israeli war in Gaza during Germany visit

Jordan’s King Abdullah calls for end to Israeli war in Gaza during Germany visit

  • He thanks Germany for supporting humanitarian response in the Palestinian enclave
  • Jordanian leader warns against Israeli military operations in the Occupied West Bank
By Arab News ·

Special How AI can be leveraged to reduce food loss, improve nutrition, and cut emissions photos

How AI can be leveraged to reduce food loss, improve nutrition, and cut emissions

  • By optimizing food processing at its source, AI is playing a role in reducing emissions and making food production more sustainable
  • Preservation techniques, such as freeze-drying and 3D printing, are being optimized with AI to create long-lasting, nutritious products
By Lama Alhamawi ·

Israel army announces new ground offensive east of Gaza City

Israel army announces new ground offensive east of Gaza City

  • Israel military: ‘Troops have begun conducting ground activity in the area of Shejaiya in northern Gaza, in order to expand the security zone’
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army was dividing Gaza and ‘seizing territory’ to force Hamas to free the remaining Israeli hostages
By AFP ·

Update India’s Modi meets with Bangladesh’s Yunus for first time since Sheikh Hasina ouster

India’s Modi meets with Bangladesh’s Yunus for first time since Sheikh Hasina ouster

  • Relations between the South Asian neighbors deteriorated since Sheikh Hasina fled the country
  • Former premier fled to New Delhi in August following violent protests against her rule
By AFP ·

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

  • The Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Studies found that since Oct. 7, 2023, the Gaza war has killed more journalists than all major US wars combined
  • Report warns that increasing threats against journalists not only endanger individuals but also undermine global news coverage, facilitate the creation of ‘news graveyards’
By Arab News ·

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

Report finds Israel’s war on Gaza ‘worst ever conflict’ for journalists

  • The Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Studies found that since Oct. 7, 2023, the Gaza war has killed more journalists than all major US wars combined
  • Report warns that increasing threats against journalists not only endanger individuals but also undermine global news coverage, facilitate the creation of ‘news graveyards’
By Arab News ·

Ariya Jutanugarn maintains group lead over Nelly Korda at T-Mobile Match Play

Ariya Jutanugarn maintains group lead over Nelly Korda at T-Mobile Match Play

  • Jutanugarn, of Thailand, won 2 and 1 against Altomare to continue to lead Group 1, though she will face Korda in the final leg of the round robin Friday
  • Angel Yin (1-0-1) leads Group 10, and Russia’s Nataliya Guseva (1-0-1) is on top in Group 15
By Reuters ·