video 392 Update Israel’s Smotrich announces settlement plan to ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state

Israel’s Smotrich announces settlement plan to ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state

  • Israel had frozen construction there since 2012 due to objections from the US, Europe, and other powers, who saw it as a threat to a future Palestinian peace deal
  • The announcement comes as many countries said they would recognize a Palestinian state in September
video By Reuters ·

Update 364 Israeli deputy minister outlines Gaza civil administration plan for war’s end

Israeli deputy minister outlines Gaza civil administration plan for war’s end

  • The EU said that it rejects any territorial change involving Israel and Gaza that is not part of a political agreement
  • Mossad spy chief David Barnea is said to be visiting Qatar to revive peace talks
By Reuters ·

Update 94 UAE says mediation between Russia, Ukraine secures release of 168 prisoners video

UAE says mediation between Russia, Ukraine secures release of 168 prisoners

  • This raises the total number of prisoners swapped during the conflict to 4,349
By Arab News ·

Special KAUST authors new study on land degradation

KAUST authors new study on land degradation

  • Saudi university’s blueprint also sets out to improve food security, social stability, biodiversity
  • Research recommends restoring degraded land through sustainable management practices
By Haifa Alshammari ·

Sudan army chief rules out any compromise with RSF paramilitaries

Sudan army chief rules out any compromise with RSF paramilitaries

  • Sudan’s war, now in its third year, has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million
  • So far, mediation efforts led by Washington and Riyadh have failed to secure a ceasefire in Sudan
By AFP ·

35 Closing Bell: Saudi main index ends the week in green at 10,833

Closing Bell: Saudi main index ends the week in green at 10,833

  • Parallel market Nomu gained 282.36 points to close at 26,615.66
  • MSCI Tadawul Index edged up 0.72% to 1,401.67
By Nadin Hassan ·

154 Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the Internet

Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the Internet

  • Media and Internet regulator Roskomnadzor justified the measure as necessary for fighting crime
  • Russian authorities have long engaged in a deliberate and multipronged effort to rein in the Internet
By AP ·

154 Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the Internet

Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the Internet

  • Media and Internet regulator Roskomnadzor justified the measure as necessary for fighting crime
  • Russian authorities have long engaged in a deliberate and multipronged effort to rein in the Internet
By AP ·

68 Special URX: The cultural movement amplifying underrated DJs in Saudi Arabia

URX: The cultural movement amplifying underrated DJs in Saudi Arabia

  • Group is dedicated to promoting and supporting overlooked artists in Kingdom
  • URX works to develop its artists, offering mentorship, production support and publicity
By Rahaf Jambi ·
116 Incoming: Fantastic fall features 

Incoming: Fantastic fall features 

By Arab News ·

Carmel Road heads to Taif for King Khalid Racecourse debut

Carmel Road heads to Taif for King Khalid Racecourse debut

  • Exciting American import eyes Open contest this weekend
  • JCSA Almaseef Cup Local Bred Horses Open is the feature race on Saturday
By Arab News ·