Update Hamas: new Gaza talks ‘without any preconditions’ underway in Doha

Hamas: new Gaza talks ‘without any preconditions’ underway in Doha

  • “This round of negotiations began without any preconditions from either side,” said Al-Nunu
  • “Hamas will present its viewpoint on all issues, especially ending the war”
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Arab leaders promise to work on reconstruction of Gaza, press for ceasefire video

Arab leaders promise to work on reconstruction of Gaza, press for ceasefire

  • UN chief calls for permanent and immediate Gaza ceasefire
  • Iraq pledges $40 mn for Gaza, Lebanon reconstruction
  • Egypt's Sisi urges Trump to apply pressure for Gaza ceasefire
By AFP ·

Gaza rescuers say 10 killed as Israel announces new operation

Gaza rescuers say 10 killed as Israel announces new operation

  • Gaza’s civil defense agency earlier said Israeli strikes on Gaza had killed 100 people on Friday
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UN chief at Baghdad summit repeats rejection of Israeli-US aid plan for Gaza video

UN chief at Baghdad summit repeats rejection of Israeli-US aid plan for Gaza

  • Gaza dominates agenda at Arab League meet as Antonio Guterres hails major forum next month as ‘important opportunity’
  • UN secretary-general also draws attention to events in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Libya
By Caspar Webb ·

Macron urges regional investment as Albania nears EU goal

Macron urges regional investment as Albania nears EU goal

  • “Here in Albania, clearly, you have the entry point in this region of Western Balkans,” Macron said
  • Albania entered talks to join the European Union in 2022
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia awakens to a sleep tech boom as Vision 2030 fuels wellness shift

Saudi Arabia awakens to a sleep tech boom as Vision 2030 fuels wellness shift

  • Global sleep aids market grew from $59.32 billion in 2023 to $64.15 billion in 2024
By Miguel Hadchity ·

Photo group says it has ‘suspended attribution’ of historic Vietnam picture because of doubts

Photo group says it has ‘suspended attribution’ of historic Vietnam picture because of doubts

  • World Press Photo honored AP’s Nick Ut with its ” photo of the year ” in 1973
  • Picture of girl running from a napalm attack became an iconic symbol of the war’s tragedy
By AP ·

Photo group says it has ‘suspended attribution’ of historic Vietnam picture because of doubts

Photo group says it has ‘suspended attribution’ of historic Vietnam picture because of doubts

  • World Press Photo honored AP’s Nick Ut with its ” photo of the year ” in 1973
  • Picture of girl running from a napalm attack became an iconic symbol of the war’s tragedy
By AP ·

Update Man badly hurt by falling palm tree at Cannes film festival

Man badly hurt by falling palm tree at Cannes film festival

  • The Asian man, believed to have been attending the festival, was badly injured
  • A sudden gust of wind brought the tree down
By AFP ·
Partying, celebrations not an excuse, Flick warns as champions Barca eye strong finish

Partying, celebrations not an excuse, Flick warns as champions Barca eye strong finish

  • “A lot of players went out partying, but whoever can party can work, it’s not an excuse,” Flick told reporters
  • “It’s the last time we play at home and we want to win”
By Reuters ·