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Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump peace plan

Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump peace plan

  • Israel escalates its offensive as Egypt prepares to host peace talk delegates
  • Palestinians wonder when Donald Trump’s Gaza plan will be implemented
By Arab News ·

Update Hamas calls for swift prisoner release as Cairo talks set to begin

Hamas calls for swift prisoner release as Cairo talks set to begin

  • Foreign ministers of several countries say the talks a “real opportunity” to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza
  • The diplomatic push follows the Palestinian militant group’s positive response to US President Donald Trump’s roadmap
By AFP ·

Update Syria selects members of first post-Assad parliament

Syria selects members of first post-Assad parliament

  • More than 1,500 candidates are running for the assembly, which will have a renewable 30-month mandate
  • Incoming parliament will exercise legislative functions until a permanent constitution is adopted and new elections are held
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia’s Breastfeeding Association hosted its second international conference on Sunday in Riyadh. (AN photo)

Saudi Arabia’s Breastfeeding Association hosts second international conference in Riyadh

  • Running from Oct. 5-7, the conference aims to educate the public on breastfeeding practices, emphasizing the health and well-being of mothers and children worldwide
By Lama Alhamawi ·

Israel to expand Mitzpe Yeshai settlement on Palestinian land near Qalqilya

Israel to expand Mitzpe Yeshai settlement on Palestinian land near Qalqilya

  • Israeli plan includes building 58 new housing units at the settlement
  • Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories break international law, hindering the establishment of a Palestinian state
By Arab News ·

Israeli bombing must stop for Gaza hostage release: Rubio

Israeli bombing must stop for Gaza hostage release: Rubio

  • Negotiators from Israel and Hamas were set to hold talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh
  • Rubio said that there were “logistical challenges” to address to pave the way for the hostage release
By AFP ·

AlUla Development Co. reimagines resort’s cultural legacy

AlUla Development Co. reimagines resort’s cultural legacy

  • UDC emerging as a key force in shaping a new tourism model grounded in cultural preservation
By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

Special How PR firms are whitewashing genocide in Gaza to rebrand Israel’s global image

How PR firms are whitewashing genocide in Gaza to rebrand Israel’s global image

  • PR firms and marketing agencies are under fire for promoting Israeli narratives amid ongoing war in Gaza
  • Israel is spending unprecedented millions on a large-scale, tech-savvy strategy to polish its global reputation
By SHEROUK ZAKARIA and ZAIRA LAKHPATWALA  ·

Special How PR firms are whitewashing genocide in Gaza to rebrand Israel’s global image

How PR firms are whitewashing genocide in Gaza to rebrand Israel’s global image

  • PR firms and marketing agencies are under fire for promoting Israeli narratives amid ongoing war in Gaza
  • Israel is spending unprecedented millions on a large-scale, tech-savvy strategy to polish its global reputation
By SHEROUK ZAKARIA and ZAIRA LAKHPATWALA  ·

Tension lingers as India and Pakistan skip handshake in women’s World Cup

Tension lingers as India and Pakistan skip handshake in women’s World Cup

  • India-Pakistan relations have significantly deteriorated following military conflicts in May
  • India are the hosts of the ongoing women’s World Cup but Pakistan will be playing all their matches in Colombo
By Reuters ·