Update Israel seizing more of Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages

Israel seizing more of Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages

  • The military is “dissecting the (Gaza) Strip and increasing the pressure step by step so that (Hamas) will return our hostages,” Netanyahu said
  • Netanyahu added that Israel will keep applying military pressure until Hamas frees the remaining hostages
By AFP ·

Update Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imports, escalating global trade war

Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imports, escalating global trade war

  • Trump announces 10 percent baseline tariff
  • Higher reciprocal tariffs on many US trading partners
By Reuters ·

Update Saudi Arabia condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by far-right Israeli minister

Saudi Arabia condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by far-right Israeli minister

  • Foreign Ministry criticizes attacks on sanctity of the holy site
  • Israeli violations of international law obstruct peace efforts and threaten global security, statement says
By Arab News ·

Civil Defense issues heavy rain alert until Monday

Civil Defense issues heavy rain alert until Monday

  • The directorate indicated that moderate to heavy rain is expected in the Tabuk, Madinah, Jouf, Northern Borders, Eastern Province, Hail, Qassim, Baha and Asir regions
By Arab News ·

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight leaves more than 50 Palestinians dead

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight leaves more than 50 Palestinians dead

  • The Israeli military ordered the residents of several areas — Shujaiya, Jadida, Turkomen and eastern Zeytoun — to evacuate on Thursday
  • Israel has imposed a month-long halt on all imports of food, fuel and humanitarian aid that has left civilians facing acute shortages as supplies dwindle
By AP ·

China arrests three Filipinos suspected of spying

China arrests three Filipinos suspected of spying

  • Announcement comes as the two countries continue to confront each other over disputed territory in the South China Sea
  • At least five Chinese nationals were arrested on suspicion of espionage in January and another two in February by Philippine authorities
By AFP ·

Exclusive Netflix expands language support on TV in accessibility push

Netflix expands language support on TV in accessibility push

  • Users are now able to access all available dubbing and subtitle options for any title, Netflix told Arab News ahead of the launch
  • “Update responds to thousands of language availability requests per month,” Netflix said
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Exclusive Netflix expands language support on TV in accessibility push

Netflix expands language support on TV in accessibility push

  • Users are now able to access all available dubbing and subtitle options for any title, Netflix told Arab News ahead of the launch
  • “Update responds to thousands of language availability requests per month,” Netflix said
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Art Week Riyadh: A ‘constellation of events’ that ‘pushes the boundaries’ 

Art Week Riyadh: A ‘constellation of events’ that ‘pushes the boundaries’ 

  • Curatorial team discuss the aims and intentions behind inaugural edition of AWR 
By Jasmine Bager ·
World Cricket Association lights a fuse with views on game’s governance

World Cricket Association lights a fuse with views on game’s governance

  • In a comprehensive review last August, the WCA said it had ‘given up hope’ on a structure in which international cricket and domestic leagues could co-exist
By Jon Pike ·