Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’

Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’

  • World powers say Lebanon ceasefire must be based on UN Security Council Resolution 1701
  • Israel demands the freedom to act should Hezbollah violate any agreement, which Lebanon has rejected
By Reuters ·

Hamas ready for ceasefire ‘immediately’ but Israel yet to offer ‘serious’ proposal

Hamas ready for ceasefire ‘immediately’ but Israel yet to offer ‘serious’ proposal

  • Hamas official Basem Naim: Oct. 7 attack ‘an act of self defense’
  • ‘I have the right to live a free and dignified life,’ he tells Sky News
By Arab News ·

Israeli strikes at Damascus suburb, Syrian state news agency says

Israeli strikes at Damascus suburb, Syrian state news agency says

  • Explosions were reported earlier on Friday in the vicinity of Damascus
  • “Israeli aggression targets Mazzeh area in Damascus,” SANA said in a news flash
By Reuters ·

40 scouts finish the Wood Badge advanced course

40 scouts finish the Wood Badge advanced course

  • The course also included how to plan and execute outdoor trips
By SPA ·

Umm Al-Qura University clinches top award

Umm Al-Qura University clinches top award

By SPA ·

Saudi jets fly solo at Bahrain airshow

Saudi jets fly solo at Bahrain airshow

By SPA ·

Lebanon rescuer picks up ‘pieces’ of father after Israel strike

Lebanon rescuer picks up ‘pieces’ of father after Israel strike

  • Karkaba then rushed back to the bombed civil defense center to search for her fellow first responders under the rubble
  • Israel struck the center, the main civil defense facility in the eastern Baalbek area, while nearly 20 rescuers were still inside
By AFP ·

Germany’s Scholz urges Putin in phone call to open talks with Ukraine

Germany’s Scholz urges Putin in phone call to open talks with Ukraine

  • Scholz also demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine and reaffirmed Germany’s continued support for Ukraine
  • “The Chancellor urged Russia to show willingness to enter talks with Ukraine with the aim of achieving a just and lasting peace,” the spokesperson said
By Reuters ·

COP29 unveils Baku Call initiative to bridge climate finance and peace for vulnerable communities

COP29 unveils Baku Call initiative to bridge climate finance and peace for vulnerable communities

  • Elshad Iskandarov highlighted the 450 million people who live in regions simultaneously impacted by conflict and climate vulnerability
By MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

Spotify introduces ‘Fresh Finds Saudi: Class 2k24’ residency program for emerging talent

Spotify introduces ‘Fresh Finds Saudi: Class 2k24’ residency program for emerging talent

  • Initiative covers songwriting and music production, music marketing, music rights and industry knowledge, and touring and performing
  • The Kingdom is an ‘incredibly exciting market’ for Spotify, says platform’s regional managing director
By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·

Spotify introduces ‘Fresh Finds Saudi: Class 2k24’ residency program for emerging talent

Spotify introduces ‘Fresh Finds Saudi: Class 2k24’ residency program for emerging talent

  • Initiative covers songwriting and music production, music marketing, music rights and industry knowledge, and touring and performing
  • The Kingdom is an ‘incredibly exciting market’ for Spotify, says platform’s regional managing director
By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·