Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. (File/AFP)

Israeli defense chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans

  • Statement by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant marked the most vocal dissent from within Israel’s top echelon against Netanyahu during seven-month-old conflict
By Reuters ·

Special Saudi Center for Space Futures will support lunar mission and $2 trillion global space economy, NASA chief tells Asharq TV video

Saudi Center for Space Futures will support lunar mission and $2 trillion global space economy, NASA chief tells Asharq TV

  • New center will bring space industries together with government programs, says Bill Nelson on Riyadh visit 
  • NASA plans to “go back to the moon” with commercial and international partners, agency chief tells Maya Hojeij
By Arab News ·

Special Egypt warns against consequences of Israeli escalation in Gaza

Egypt warns against consequences of Israeli escalation in Gaza

  • During talks with Ayman Al-Safadi and Fuad Hussein, FM Shoukry said that there would be negative repercussions for regional stability if Israel continued to escalate its activities in Gaza
  • Discussions in Manama took place on the sidelines of an Arabian foreign ministers’ meeting being held in preparation for the Arab Summit
By Gobran Mohamed ·

The top UN court is holding hearings on the Israeli military’s incursion into Rafah

The top UN court is holding hearings on the Israeli military’s incursion into Rafah

  • It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the ICJ for emergency measures
  • South Africa has asked the court to order Israel to withdraw from Rafah
By AP ·

US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on

US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on

  • Overnight construction sets up a complicated delivery process more than two months after US President Joe Biden ordered it to help Palestinians facing starvation
By AP ·

Saudi minister and US counterpart agree road map for cooperation in energy sector

Saudi minister and US counterpart agree road map for cooperation in energy sector

  • During meeting in Riyadh, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Jennifer Granholm discuss ways to enhance energy-related collaborations
  • They also review Kingdom’s efforts to tackle climate change through local and regional initiatives, including the Saudi and the Middle East green initiatives
By Arab News ·

Tunisia remands journalists arrested over critical comments

Tunisia remands journalists arrested over critical comments

  • Broadcaster Borhen Bssais and political commentator Mourad Zeghidi were arrested Saturday under a decree criminalizing ‘spreading false information’ among other charges, spokesman Mohamed Zitouna said
By AFP ·

Tunisia remands journalists arrested over critical comments

Tunisia remands journalists arrested over critical comments

  • Broadcaster Borhen Bssais and political commentator Mourad Zeghidi were arrested Saturday under a decree criminalizing ‘spreading false information’ among other charges, spokesman Mohamed Zitouna said
By AFP ·

Celtics overpower Cavs, Mavs edge closer after beating Thunder

Celtics overpower Cavs, Mavs edge closer after beating Thunder

  • The Eastern Conference No.1 seeds will face either the Indiana Pacers or the New York Knicks for a place in the NBA Finals
  • Mavericks star Luka Doncic led from the front with a triple-double, finishing with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists
By AFP ·