video Update Screengrab from AFPTV footage shows members of EU diplomatic delegation reacting after shots fired as they gathered in Jenin.

Israeli ‘warning’ fire at diplomats in West Bank sparks outcry

  • The Israeli army said it “regrets the inconvenience” caused during the diplomats' visit
  • Palestinian Authority released a video of two soldiers aiming rifles at a group of people, condemning the attack
video By AFP ·

Update Israel supreme court rules security chief sacking ‘unlawful’, Netanyahu barred from naming new one

Israel supreme court rules security chief sacking ‘unlawful’, Netanyahu barred from naming new one

  • The ruling is the latest twist in a judiciary and political affair
  • Wednesday’s ruling noted “irregularities” in the process that led to Bar’s sacking
By AFP ·

Special Aoun, Abbas agree Lebanon will not be used as launchpad for strikes against Israel

Aoun, Abbas agree Lebanon will not be used as launchpad for strikes against Israel

  • ‘Era of weapons outside the authority of the Lebanese state has ended,’ presidents say
  • Leaders also call for ‘just and lasting peace in the region’
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Saudi Arabia ‘strongly condemns’ Israel shooting toward diplomatic delegation

Saudi Arabia ‘strongly condemns’ Israel shooting toward diplomatic delegation

  • Officials from Europe, Turkiye and Egypt scurry for cover as shots are fired toward them in the West Bank; no one is injured
  • Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry urges international community to act to halt Israeli violations in occupied Palestinian territories
By Arab News ·

Israeli army said ‘eliminated’ attacker who killed pregnant woman

Israeli army said ‘eliminated’ attacker who killed pregnant woman

  • A resident of the Israeli settlement of Bruchin, 37-year-old Tzeela Gez died after she was shot in her vehicle
By AFP ·

A look at South Sudan, where the US is accused of quietly sending migrants

A look at South Sudan, where the US is accused of quietly sending migrants

  • Years of conflict have left South Sudan heavily reliant on aid that has been hit hard by another Trump administration decision — sweeping cuts in foreign assistance
By AP ·

Closing Bell: Saudi main index ends lower at 11,303 

Closing Bell: Saudi main index ends lower at 11,303 

  • MSCI Tadawul 30 Index lost 19.78 points to close at 1,441.01
  • Parallel market Nomu declined 110.94 points to end at 27,417.62
By Nadin Hassan ·

Asharq crowned ‘Telly Media Company of the Year’ globally for second year running

Asharq crowned ‘Telly Media Company of the Year’ globally for second year running

  • Network bagged 160 awards across various categories, including 25 gold, 76 silver and 59 bronze.
By Arab News ·

Asharq crowned ‘Telly Media Company of the Year’ globally for second year running

Asharq crowned ‘Telly Media Company of the Year’ globally for second year running

  • Network bagged 160 awards across various categories, including 25 gold, 76 silver and 59 bronze.
By Arab News ·

Julian Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts documentary

Julian Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts documentary

  • WikiLeaks founder makes surprise showing at festival
  • The Six Billion Dollar Man documentary premiered at Cannes and it highlights Assange's extradition fight
By Reuters ·
Zverev suffers early exit in French Open warm-up

Zverev suffers early exit in French Open warm-up

  • Muller, ranked 40th in the world, beat a top-five ranked opponent for the first time in his career
  • The German said sickness was behind his lacklustre showing
By AFP ·