UN chief says Gaza war in ‘cruelest phase’ as aid trucks looted

UN chief says Gaza war in ‘cruelest phase’ as aid trucks looted

  • Aid is just beginning to trickle back into the war-torn territory
  • Of the nearly 400 trucks cleared to enter Gaza in recent days, only 115 were able to be collected
By AFP ·

Syria hails US lifting of sanctions as ‘positive step’

Syria hails US lifting of sanctions as ‘positive step’

  • The United States lifted comprehensive economic sanctions on Syria on Friday
  • Marks a dramatic policy shift following the December overthrow of Bashar Assad
By AFP ·

Recognizing Palestinian state is a ‘strategic necessity’ Saudi Arabia tells UN

Recognizing Palestinian state is a ‘strategic necessity’ Saudi Arabia tells UN

  • The Kingdom and France prepare to co-chair conference next month designed to hasten implementation of two-state solution
  • Foreign ministry’s Manal Radwan tells preparatory meeting recognizing Palestine would mark beginning of peace in the Middle East
By Jonathan Lessware ·

Special How wildflowers bring color and ecological balance to Saudi Arabia’s deserts graphic

How wildflowers bring color and ecological balance to Saudi Arabia’s deserts

  • Conservation efforts and nature reserves are helping the Kingdom’s native desert flora make a strong comeback
  • Desert wildflowers like Zahrah and Zamlouq symbolize resilience, blooming in some of the world’s harshest environments
By Nada Hameed ·

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar walks to Romania, courting ethnic Hungarians

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar walks to Romania, courting ethnic Hungarians

  • Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar walked across the border to Romania on Saturday to try and win the support of ethnic Hungarians in Romania.
  • Magyar says he is not going to cause trouble, rather to express solidarity with his Hungarian "brothers and sisters".
By Reuters ·

BBC Gaza documentary delay prompts withdrawal threats from doctors, whistleblowers

BBC Gaza documentary delay prompts withdrawal threats from doctors, whistleblowers

  • BBC faces mounting pressure over decision to shelve film despite legal clearance and widespread support
By Arab News ·

BBC Gaza documentary delay prompts withdrawal threats from doctors, whistleblowers

BBC Gaza documentary delay prompts withdrawal threats from doctors, whistleblowers

  • BBC faces mounting pressure over decision to shelve film despite legal clearance and widespread support
By Arab News ·

Guns N’ Roses wow Riyadh as part of 2025 global tour

Guns N’ Roses wow Riyadh as part of 2025 global tour

  • Iconic band make major stop on Middle East leg of schedule 
By Arab News ·
Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks as Pascal Siakam scores 39 points in 114-109 victory

Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks as Pascal Siakam scores 39 points in 114-109 victory

  • Myles Turner added 16 points and Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for the Pacers, who head home halfway to their second trip to the NBA Finals
  • No team has lost the first two games at home and come back to win a series in the conference finals
By AP ·