Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid stepped up ceasefire push

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid stepped up ceasefire push

  • An airstrike killed at least 10 people in a multi-story house in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood
  • In Deir Al-Balah city in central Gaza, a total of seven people were killed
By Reuters ·

Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun is seen at the government palace in Beirut, Lebanon. (File/AP)

Army chief Gen. Joseph Aoun seems increasingly likely to be Lebanon’s new president

  • On eve of latest attempt by MPs to agree on a candidate, reports suggest Hezbollah’s preferred candidate ‘may announce his withdrawal’
  • French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian arrives in Beirut and is expected to attend the parliamentary presidential election session on Thursday
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Body of Youssef Ziyadne, Israeli Bedouin taken hostage by Hamas-led fighters on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found in tunnel in Gaza.

Israeli troops recover body of Gaza hostage with signs son also killed

  • It was not immediately clear how Youssef Ziyadne had been killed but Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said his death did not appear to have been recent
  • Two other children of Ziyadne were released in an exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners that took place in November 2023
By Reuters ·

King Faisal Prize announces winners for 2025

King Faisal Prize announces winners for 2025

  • KSU professors, Canadian and Japanese scientists achieving breakthroughs in cellular therapy and carbon nanotubes win coveted prize
  • Selection committees held meetings at King Faisal Prize headquarters to select winners in Islamic studies, Arabic language and literature, medicine, and science
By Rashid Hassan ·

Syria is ‘the cornerstone for regional stability,’ GCC tells UN Security Council

Syria is ‘the cornerstone for regional stability,’ GCC tells UN Security Council

  • US representative says transition process and government that emerges from it must prioritize destruction of Assad regime’s chemical weapons stockpiles
  • Syrian envoy says new Syria ‘willing to play a positive role in international arena … promote international and regional peace and security, will not engage in any conflict or war’
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Daesh group, defense chief Austin says

US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Daesh group, defense chief Austin says

  • According to estimates, there are as many as 8,000-10,000 Daesh fighters in the camps
  • The continued presence of US troops was put into question after a lightning insurgency ousted Assad on Dec. 8, ending his family’s decadeslong rule
By AP ·

‘Offensive’ Muslim fintech ads banned in UK for showing burning banknotes

‘Offensive’ Muslim fintech ads banned in UK for showing burning banknotes

  • Posters by Wahed Invest were banned by Advertising Standards Authority after agency received 75 complaints
By Arab News ·

‘Offensive’ Muslim fintech ads banned in UK for showing burning banknotes

‘Offensive’ Muslim fintech ads banned in UK for showing burning banknotes

  • Posters by Wahed Invest were banned by Advertising Standards Authority after agency received 75 complaints
By Arab News ·

Riyadh’s literary havens: Where coffee meets the love of books

Riyadh’s literary havens: Where coffee meets the love of books

  • City’s book cafes offer serene spaces for quiet reflection
  • Carefully curated selections of Arabic and English titles on offer
By Waad Hussain ·
Barcelona defeat Bilbao without Olmo to reach Spanish Super Cup final

Barcelona defeat Bilbao without Olmo to reach Spanish Super Cup final

  • Gavi put Barcelona ahead from close range after 17 minutes and teenage winger Yamal netted the second early after the break
By AFP ·