Update Israeli drone strikes kill 4 in Lebanon; Lebanese army reclaims more territory from Hezbollah

Israeli drone strikes kill 4 in Lebanon; Lebanese army reclaims more territory from Hezbollah

  • Victims of the Israeli attacks included 3 people collecting scrap from damaged buildings, and a former paramedic riding a motorcycle
  • President Joseph Aoun says ‘Lebanese army controls more than 85% of the south after clearing it, in a military sense, as part of its commitments to the ceasefire’
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Saudi, Japanese FMs discuss crude oil supply, cooperation in Riyadh

Saudi, Japanese FMs discuss crude oil supply, cooperation in Riyadh

  • Prince Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to stable supply of crude oil to Japan
  • Countries are marking 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
By Arab News ·

UK in talks with France, Saudi Arabia over Palestinian statehood

UK in talks with France, Saudi Arabia over Palestinian statehood

  • Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Discussions taking place ahead of UN conference in June
  • ‘It’s unacceptable for any group of people to have lived with no state for longer than I’ve been alive’
By Arab News ·

Rear Adm. Vasileios Gryparis, commander of the EU military mission EUNAVFOR Aspides. (AN photo by Loai Elkelawy)

Saudi Arabia important as Red Sea is its front yard, says chief of EU naval mission

  • ‘What we do is benefiting everybody,’ commander tells Arab News
By Rashid Hassan ·

Devastated father wonders why an Israeli strike killed his 4-year-old daughter

Devastated father wonders why an Israeli strike killed his 4-year-old daughter

  • That afternoon, an Israeli strike hit a tent on the side of the road, killing Massa and some of the other children
  • “She had a ball on her lap with a doll in her hand. Will she fight them with her football or doll?” her father said
By AP ·

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz speaks during a television interview at the White House, Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Trump’s national security adviser Waltz leaving post: US media

  • Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong were both set to leave, CBS News reported, while Fox News said Trump was expected to comment on the matter soon
By AFP ·

Spotify, EA Sports test in-game music integration in Saudi Arabia

Spotify, EA Sports test in-game music integration in Saudi Arabia

  • Players in Kingdom can now link their account directly with video game
By Arab News ·

Spotify, EA Sports test in-game music integration in Saudi Arabia

Spotify, EA Sports test in-game music integration in Saudi Arabia

  • Players in Kingdom can now link their account directly with video game
By Arab News ·

India probes snake in school lunch after 100 children fall sick

India probes snake in school lunch after 100 children fall sick

  • The meal was served last week in a government-run school in the city of Mokama in Bihar
  • The incident sparked angry demonstrations from the children’s families
By AFP ·
University Dodgeball Championship launches in 3 Saudi cities

University Dodgeball Championship launches in 3 Saudi cities

  • Scheme promotes dodgeball, supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in the sporting sector
  • Federation to use competition as platform for talent discovery, development
By Arab News ·