US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, second left, meets with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan, center left.

Russia, US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war, improving ties in landmark Riyadh talks

  • Saudi Arabia hosted the talks between Russia and the US as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance security and peace in the world
By Arab News ·

Arab League summit on Gaza postponed to March 4: Egypt

Arab League summit on Gaza postponed to March 4: Egypt

  • The meeting was called in response to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over the war-battered Gaza Strip
By AFP ·

Family and supporters of hostages protest to mark the 500 days since Oct. 7, 2023.

Israel confirms planned handover of six living Gaza hostages, four bodies this week

  • Four hostage bodies would be returned to Israel on Thursday, ahead of four others next week
By AFP ·

Saudi Cabinet reaffirms support for global peace talks in Riyadh

Saudi Cabinet reaffirms support for global peace talks in Riyadh

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed relations with both France and the US, ways to strengthen ties across various sectors, as well as regional and international developments
  • Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the talks between Russia and the US in Riyadh, highlighting the Saudi commitment to global peace and security
By Arab News ·

Suspected drug trafficker dies in Spain police boat chase

Suspected drug trafficker dies in Spain police boat chase

  • One of the passengers, a 23-year-old Moroccan, fell into the water during the chase
  • The Moroccan man died despite attempts by Civil Guard officers to resuscitate him, the spokesman added
By AFP ·

Experts highlight importance of data in capital markets at Saudi forum

Experts highlight importance of data in capital markets at Saudi forum

  • Industry specialists said that real-time data availability is equally crucial for other participants
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Special ADNOC Drilling eyes $1bn in investments, Gulf expansion plans

ADNOC Drilling eyes $1bn in investments, Gulf expansion plans

By Reina Takla - MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man United has not gone to plan

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man United has not gone to plan

  • Ratcliffe said his investment was “just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top of English, European and world football”
  • “Fans should not be paying the price for previous bad ownership & bad management,” Manchester United Supporters Trust posted on X
By AP ·