Update Israel seizing more of Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages

Israel seizing more of Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages

  • The military is “dissecting the (Gaza) Strip and increasing the pressure step by step so that (Hamas) will return our hostages,” Netanyahu said
  • Netanyahu added that Israel will keep applying military pressure until Hamas frees the remaining hostages
By AFP ·

Update Trump announces new ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in financial and political gamble

Trump announces new ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in financial and political gamble

  • Donald Trump: ‘I will sign a historic Executive Order instituting reciprocal tariffs on countries throughout the world’
  • Trump: ‘Reciprocal that means: they do it to us, and we do it to them’
By AFP ·

Update Saudi Arabia condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by far-right Israeli minister

Saudi Arabia condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by far-right Israeli minister

  • Foreign Ministry criticizes attacks on sanctity of the holy site
  • Israeli violations of international law obstruct peace efforts and threaten global security, statement says
By Arab News ·

Among those attending the event were Saudi Consul General Bandar Al-Zaid and officials from the US State Department. (Supplied)

Saudi consulate in Los Angeles celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

  • The celebration underscored the consulate’s commitment to strengthening ties with the local community and fostering cultural exchange
By Arab News ·

Members of a military unit deployed in the western city of Zawiya on May 14, 2023, following clashes between armed groups. (AFP)

Libya ‘crackdown’ forces aid groups to cease operations: diplomats

  • Libya has struggled to recover from the chaos that followed the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that overthrew longtime dictator Muammar Qaddafi
By AFP ·

Canada PM says US tariffs to ‘fundamentally change’ global trade

Canada PM says US tariffs to ‘fundamentally change’ global trade

  • “We are going to fight these tariffs with counter measures. We are going to protect our workers,” Carney said in Ottawa
By AFP ·

Exclusive Netflix expands language support on TV in accessibility push

Netflix expands language support on TV in accessibility push

  • Users are now able to access all available dubbing and subtitle options for any title, Netflix told Arab News ahead of the launch
  • “Update responds to thousands of language availability requests per month,” Netflix said
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Exclusive Netflix expands language support on TV in accessibility push

Netflix expands language support on TV in accessibility push

  • Users are now able to access all available dubbing and subtitle options for any title, Netflix told Arab News ahead of the launch
  • “Update responds to thousands of language availability requests per month,” Netflix said
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Shooting an Elephant’

  • While Orwell’s self-awareness is commendable, some readers may find his portrayal of the Burmese people overly passive, raising questions about perspectives that remain unheard in this narrative
By Ghadi Joudah ·
Liverpool restore 12-point lead as Jota seals win over Everton

Liverpool restore 12-point lead as Jota seals win over Everton

  • The champions elect, with 73 points after 30 games, restored their 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal
By Reuters ·