photos Special A look back: Eight decades of Saudi-US relations

A look back: Eight decades of Saudi-US relations

  • From the 1945 FDR-Ibn Saud meeting to Vision 2030, the two countries have built an enduring partnership
  • President Donald Trump’s second visit to the Kingdom will underscore the mutual interests in diverse fields
photos By Lama Alhamawi ·

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade

  • It says nearly a half million Palestinians are in “catastrophic” levels of hunger, meaning they face possible starvation
  • Israel has banned any food, shelter, medicine or other goods from entering the Palestinian territory for the past 10 weeks
By AP ·

UN chief welcomes release of US Israeli hostage by Hamas

UN chief welcomes release of US Israeli hostage by Hamas

  • Antonio Guterres renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
  • Militant group agreed to release soldier as gesture of goodwill to President Trump
By Caspar Webb ·

Saudi Cabinet welcomes upcoming visit by US President Trump

Saudi Cabinet welcomes upcoming visit by US President Trump

  • Ministers expressed optimism visit would serve to deepen strategic partnership between Riyadh and Washington
By Arab News ·

UN chief welcomes release of US Israeli hostage by Hamas

UN chief welcomes release of US Israeli hostage by Hamas

  • Antonio Guterres renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
  • Militant group agreed to release soldier as gesture of goodwill to President Trump
By Caspar Webb ·

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation following a truce with Pakistan, via video conferencing in New Delhi.

India PM Modi warns Pakistan of more strikes if there is a ‘terrorist attack’

  • Modi was speaking two days after the nuclear-armed neighbors agreed to a ceasefire, announced by US President Donald Trump
  • Pakistan denies Indian accusations that it supports militants who attack it and says the locations hit by India last week were civilian sites
By Reuters ·

French-Lebanese Saade holding company buys stake in Pathe cinemas

French-Lebanese Saade holding company buys stake in Pathe cinemas

  • Acquisition of one of the world’s oldest film company was announced on Monday for an undiscolsed amount
  • Investment will focus on expanding Pathé’s international presence and modernizing its movie theaters, Saade said
By Reuters ·

French-Lebanese Saade holding company buys stake in Pathe cinemas

French-Lebanese Saade holding company buys stake in Pathe cinemas

  • Acquisition of one of the world’s oldest film company was announced on Monday for an undiscolsed amount
  • Investment will focus on expanding Pathé’s international presence and modernizing its movie theaters, Saade said
By Reuters ·

Sarah Ilyas was diagnosed with cancer following her son’s 14th birthday. (Supplied)

Dubai nurse fought cancer while leading hospital teams

  • Sarah Ilyas was diagnosed with the disease following her son’s 14th birthday
By Celine Hijazi ·
Brazil signs Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti 1 year ahead of 2026 World Cup

Brazil signs Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti 1 year ahead of 2026 World Cup

  • CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues: ‘Bringing Ancelotti to coach Brazil is more than a strategic movement. It is a statement that we are determined to recover the top of the podium’
  • Rodrigues: ‘He is the greatest coach in history and, now, he will be with the greatest national team on the planet. Together, we will write new glorious chapters of Brazilian soccer’
By AP ·