UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

  • Vote by 193-member General Assembly a global survey of support for Palestinian bid to become full member
  • Palestinians currently non-member observer state, de facto recognition of statehood granted in 2012
By Reuters ·

Gaza aid could grind to a halt within days, UN agencies warn

Gaza aid could grind to a halt within days, UN agencies warn

  • Humanitarian workers have sounded the alarm this week over the closure of the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings for aid
By Reuters - AFP ·

Spain, Ireland to recognize Palestinian state on May 21 — EU’s Borrell

Spain, Ireland to recognize Palestinian state on May 21 — EU’s Borrell

  • Spain and Ireland, along with Slovenia and Malta, had agreed to take the first steps toward recognition of a Palestinian state alongside Israel
By Reuters ·

Lebanon’s Hezbollah says fires rockets at Israel after deadly strike

Lebanon’s Hezbollah says fires rockets at Israel after deadly strike

  • Hezbollah fighters fired “a salvo of Katyusha rockets” at Israel’s north
By AFP ·

Philippines invites Saudi partnerships in halal industry, renewables

Philippines invites Saudi partnerships in halal industry, renewables

  • Govt wants renewables to contribute 35% to energy mix by 2030
  • It launched strategic plan to develop domestic halal industry in January
By Ellie Aben ·

Britain’s Arab-focused SAFAR Film Festival to feature stories from 15 countries

Britain’s Arab-focused SAFAR Film Festival to feature stories from 15 countries

  • Biggest festival to date will include 60 screenings and events across four London venues, plus screenings in 8 other UK venues
By Arab News ·