Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike on a school run by UNRWA, in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip. (File/AP)

Israel passes 2 laws restricting UN agency that distributes aid in Gaza

  • Legislation risks collapsing the already fragile process for distributing aid in Gaza at a moment when Israel is under increased US pressure to ramp up aid
By AP ·

Buildings along Tyre waterfront destroyed by Israeli airstrikes video

Buildings along Tyre waterfront destroyed by Israeli airstrikes

  • Cross-party group of Lebanese MPs meet to discuss ways to address mass displacement in south of the country
  • Residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs speak of ‘scent of corpses’ emanating from the rubble of buildings
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Vision 2030 reshaping women’s lives in Saudi Arabia, says Princess Reema

Vision 2030 reshaping women’s lives in Saudi Arabia, says Princess Reema

By Nirmal Narayanan ·

World must do more to ensure Middle East security, Saudi minister tells Mediterranean Union

World must do more to ensure Middle East security, Saudi minister tells Mediterranean Union

  • Waleed Elkhereiji tells organization’s 9th Regional Forum in Barcelona the region is at a critical crossroads as a result of Israeli aggression in Gaza and Lebanon
  • He says international community has 2 options: act in support of international law and a 2-state solution, or risk further escalation and suffering that will undermine its credibility
By Arab News ·

Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsement

Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsement

  • The reported loss of subscriptions of that magnitude would be a blow to a news outlet that is already facing financial headwinds
By AP ·

Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsement

Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsement

  • The reported loss of subscriptions of that magnitude would be a blow to a news outlet that is already facing financial headwinds
By AP ·

Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or award for best men’s and women’s players in world soccer

Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or award for best men’s and women’s players in world soccer

  • While Rodri is not a flamboyant player or a prolific scorer like Messi and Ronaldo, he had a huge influence on City’s team with his ability to protect the defense and distribute passes cleanly from the back
  • The 26-year-old Bonmatí retained her award after helping Barcelona win the Spanish league, the Spanish cup and the Champions League
By AP ·