video Update Hezbollah new leader Naim Qassem (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R). (AN)

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting

  • Lebanon ceasefire agreement requires Israeli troops to withdraw from south Lebanon and Lebanon’s army to deploy in the region, officials say
  • Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, on Tuesday welcomed the US-brokered deal
video By AP ·

Update Saudi Arabia approves FY2025 budget, forecasts $27bn deficit amid expansionary spending graphic

Saudi Arabia approves FY2025 budget, forecasts $27bn deficit amid expansionary spending

By Dayan Abou Tine ·

Special Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, November 26, 2024. Reuters video

Israel launches blitz on Beirut

  • Attacks escalate shortly before Israeli authorities were due to discuss approval of ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah that would take effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday
  • Fears among population that Israel intends to take out its anger on Lebanon with constant attacks throughout final day before peace deal is agreed
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Emir of Kuwait sends King Salman GCC Summit letter

Emir of Kuwait sends King Salman GCC Summit letter

  • Message delivered to minister during meeting in Riyadh
By Arab News ·

Ukrainian delegation visiting Seoul to ask for weapons aid, media reports say

Ukrainian delegation visiting Seoul to ask for weapons aid, media reports say

  • The group was expected to meet their South Korean counterparts as early as Wednesday, according to the report
By Reuters ·

Saudi, UN bodies sign deal on media training

Saudi, UN bodies sign deal on media training

  • Saudi Media Forum Chairman Mohammed Al-Harthi said that the partnership is the forum’s first strategic initiative and will positively impact Saudi media
By Arab News ·

Saudi, UN bodies sign deal on media training

Saudi, UN bodies sign deal on media training

  • Saudi Media Forum Chairman Mohammed Al-Harthi said that the partnership is the forum’s first strategic initiative and will positively impact Saudi media
By Arab News ·

UK, Omani princes launch journey across historic Arabian route

UK, Omani princes launch journey across historic Arabian route

  • Camel trek first taken by British diplomat Bertram Thomas in 1928 to be retrodden by team of six travellers
  • Prince of Wales, crown prince of Oman sponsoring historic coastal journey
By Arab News ·
Lewandowski hits Champions League century as Barca beat Brest

Lewandowski hits Champions League century as Barca beat Brest

  • It made Lewandowski only the third player to reach that milestone in the competition, behind former Barcelona great Lionel Messi, on 129, and former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, with 140
By AFP ·