video US President Donald Trump meets with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC

‘Nobody is expelling any Palestinians’ from Gaza, says US President Trump

  • Comment seems to contradict his previous plan for the US to take over the territory, relocate the Palestinian population and turn it into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’
  • Arab foreign ministers say they will continue to consult with Trump’s Middle East envoy about a $53bn Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza
video By Arab News ·

Special ‘No nation ever experienced what we are experiencing,’ says Saudi Princess Lamia bint Majid Al-Saud video

‘No nation ever experienced what we are experiencing,’ says Saudi Princess Lamia bint Majid Al-Saud

  • On the sidelines of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, Princess Lamia describes “golden opportunity” for Saudi youth
  • Saudi philanthropist lauds the Kingdom’s rapid progress on women’s empowerment brought about by Saudi Vision 2030
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Iran says UAE’s Gargash will deliver Trump’s letter to Tehran

Iran says UAE’s Gargash will deliver Trump’s letter to Tehran

  • Trump said last week that he had sent a letter urging Iran to engage in talks on a new nuclear deal
By Reuters ·

Canada eases sanctions on Syrian Arab Republic, names ambassador

Canada eases sanctions on Syrian Arab Republic, names ambassador

  • Easing of sanctions would help prevent Syria from falling into chaos and instability, said Canada’s special envoy Omar Alghabra
  • Liberated from the Assad regime last December after 13 years of war, Syria is now led by former rebel leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa
By AFP ·

At least 25 bodies retrieved from Pakistan train siege

At least 25 bodies retrieved from Pakistan train siege

  • The assault was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) one of a number of separatist groups
  • Security forces said they freed more than 340 train passengers in a two-day rescue operation that ended late on Wednesday
By AFP ·

Israeli authorities raid East Jerusalem bookstore for second time in a month, arrest owner

Israeli authorities raid East Jerusalem bookstore for second time in a month, arrest owner

  • Police said raid followed a complaint from a man who visited the bookstore, claiming to have seen books containing inciting content
  • Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem was raided in February amid similar accusation, sparking international outcry
By Arab News ·

Israeli authorities raid East Jerusalem bookstore for second time in a month, arrest owner

Israeli authorities raid East Jerusalem bookstore for second time in a month, arrest owner

  • Police said raid followed a complaint from a man who visited the bookstore, claiming to have seen books containing inciting content
  • Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem was raided in February amid similar accusation, sparking international outcry
By Arab News ·

KML: Creating a new identity for Saudi menswear 

KML: Creating a new identity for Saudi menswear 

  • Siblings Razan and Ahmed Hassan’s brand is only just over a year old, but has already gained global attention
By Hanadi Merchant-Habib ·
Shai scores 34 as Thunder down Celtics, seal playoff berth

Shai scores 34 as Thunder down Celtics, seal playoff berth

  • Gilgeous-Alexander enhanced his credentials as favorite for the Most Valuable Player award with a superb performance to silence Boston’s TD Garden home crowd
  • The Memphis Grizzlies improved to 42-24 and are third in the West after downing the hapless Utah Jazz (15-51) 122-115
By AFP ·