video Update Israeli strikes kill 21 in Lebanon, including in Nabatiyeh

Israeli strikes kill 21 in Lebanon, including in Nabatiyeh

  • UN special coordinator for Lebanon urges protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure
  • Mayor of Nabatiyeh among those killed Wednesday in Israeli strikes
video By AP ·

Update Saudi crown prince in Brussels as EU holds first summit with GCC video

Saudi crown prince in Brussels as EU holds first summit with GCC

  • EU aims to make the relationship with six Gulf states more strategic
  • Prince Mohammed met with EU, French, Spanish and Greek leaders on sidelines of event
By Arab News ·

Israel says Lebanon negotiations will only be held ‘under fire’

Israel says Lebanon negotiations will only be held ‘under fire’

  • “Hezbollah is in great distress,” Gallant said near the border
By Reuters ·

Officials and envoys welcome Saudi Arabia’s new Global Harmony Initiative

Officials and envoys welcome Saudi Arabia’s new Global Harmony Initiative

  • The aim of the initiative, announced earlier this week, is to celebrate and showcase the diverse range of nationalities and cultures among residents of the Kingdom
  • The project will include events and performances during Riyadh Season showcasing the cuisines, cultures, fashions, music and heritage of more than a dozen countries
By Lama Alhamawi - Rashid Hassan ·

Special Why Syria’s Assad regime must toe a fine line as Israel-Iran tensions escalate photos

Why Syria’s Assad regime must toe a fine line as Israel-Iran tensions escalate

  • Desperate to preserve his regime, Assad has been at pains to avoid direct involvement in Gaza and Lebanon and risk Israeli retaliation
  • Analysts say his reluctance to meaningfully assist Hamas and Hezbollah highlights his weakness and raises doubts about his utility to Iran
By Robert Edwards ·

Pro-Israel professor at Columbia barred from campus after harassing and intimidating other employees

Pro-Israel professor at Columbia barred from campus after harassing and intimidating other employees

  • Chang said the university has “consistently and continually” respected Davidai’s right to express his views but that the restrictions were a “direct result” of his conduct on Oct. 7
By AP ·

UNHCR official says refugee numbers will surge without urgent climate action

UNHCR official says refugee numbers will surge without urgent climate action

  • Global Future Councils, Andrew Harper underlines need ‘to turn despondency into hope’
  • Prof. Tolu Oni: ‘Future cities could be transformative if designed to be “cleaner, greener, and fairer”’
By Nadia Al Faour ·

Journalists’ group urges Houthis to rescind death sentence against Yemeni media worker

Journalists’ group urges Houthis to rescind death sentence against Yemeni media worker

  • Militia issued ruling against Taha Ahmed Rashid Al-Maamari last month
  • International Federation of Journalists says it condemns ‘arbitrary sentencing’
By Saeed Al-Batati ·

Journalists’ group urges Houthis to rescind death sentence against Yemeni media worker

Journalists’ group urges Houthis to rescind death sentence against Yemeni media worker

  • Militia issued ruling against Taha Ahmed Rashid Al-Maamari last month
  • International Federation of Journalists says it condemns ‘arbitrary sentencing’
By Saeed Al-Batati ·