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Update Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 69,000, as more bodies are exchanged

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 69,000, as more bodies are exchanged

  • The latest jump in deaths is attributed to more bodies being recovered under the rubble
  • The ministry said 284 additional people were recently added to the cumulative total after their identities were verified between Oct. 31 and Nov. 7
By AP ·

Syrian president arrives in US for landmark visit

Syrian president arrives in US for landmark visit

  • President Ahmed Al-Sharaa due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday
  • Sharaa’s Washington trip comes after his landmark visit to the UN in September, his first time on US soil
By AFP ·

Iraqi forces, displaced people vote early ahead of election

Iraqi forces, displaced people vote early ahead of election

  • The November 11 elections will be the sixth since the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq that toppled Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein
By AFP ·

Al-Qadimah village: Mud-Brick ruins reflect once-thriving commercial hub in ancient Saudi Arabia

Al-Qadimah village: Mud-Brick ruins reflect once-thriving commercial hub in ancient Saudi Arabia

  • Located on the coastal road between Jeddah and Rabigh, Al-Qadimah was a crucial ancient village
  • It served as a major trading and supply station for both sea and land caravans
By SPA ·

Saudi novelist charts new territory in Arabic literature

Saudi novelist charts new territory in Arabic literature

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·

Saudi virtual hospital earns health award

Saudi virtual hospital earns health award

By Arab News ·

Iraqi forces, displaced people vote early ahead of election

Iraqi forces, displaced people vote early ahead of election

  • The November 11 elections will be the sixth since the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq that toppled Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein
By AFP ·

MENA startup funding drops to $784.9m in October

MENA startup funding drops to $784.9m in October

  • The UAE led in total funding, securing $615.7m across 15 deals
By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Activision Blizzard promises ‘biggest, unmatched’ franchise story ahead of Riyadh launch

Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Activision Blizzard promises ‘biggest, unmatched’ franchise story ahead of Riyadh launch

  • Arab News received an exclusive invitation to preview and test the game before its launch at SEF Arena on Friday, Nov. 14
  • Latest chapter of franchise could mark a turning point for the game, but publisher believes it can live up to its hype
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Activision Blizzard promises ‘biggest, unmatched’ franchise story ahead of Riyadh launch

Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Activision Blizzard promises ‘biggest, unmatched’ franchise story ahead of Riyadh launch

  • Arab News received an exclusive invitation to preview and test the game before its launch at SEF Arena on Friday, Nov. 14
  • Latest chapter of franchise could mark a turning point for the game, but publisher believes it can live up to its hype
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Special How a new generation of Arab artisans is reinventing traditional crafts for modern markets and global audiences

How a new generation of Arab artisans is reinventing traditional crafts for modern markets and global audiences

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  • Once-endangered artisanal skills are becoming engines of innovation, turning cultural memory into economic empowerment
  • Women across the region are driving a craft revival, transforming inherited knowledge into livelihoods and leadership
By Jumana Khamis ·
Rai leads by one shot from Hojgaard and Fleetwood heading into final round in Abu Dhabi

Rai leads by one shot from Hojgaard and Fleetwood heading into final round in Abu Dhabi

  • On a low-scoring day at Yas Links, Rai shot 6-under 66 in the third round Saturday to move to 20-under par for the week in the next-to-last event of the 2025 season
  • Rai's second and most recent win on the European tour came in 2020 at the Scottish Open
By AP ·