Biden promises Israel ‘ironclad’ support against Iran reprisals

Biden promises Israel ‘ironclad’ support against Iran reprisals

  • “As I told Prime Minister Netanyahu, our commitment to Israel’s security against these threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad,” Biden said
By AFP ·

Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in other areas than Gaza

Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in other areas than Gaza

  • “Whoever harms us, we will harm them,” he said
  • Israel has been bracing for possible Iranian retaliation for the killing of a senior general and six other Iranian officers in an airstrike
By Reuters ·

Update Hamas leader says no change in truce position after sons killed

Hamas leader says no change in truce position after sons killed

  • Ismail Haniyeh: ‘If they think that this will force Hamas to change its positions, they are delusional’
  • Talks mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar have been ongoing since Sunday
By AFP ·

Saudi novelist Sultan Ayaz’s ‘Crossing Thoughts’ to be adapted into manga

Saudi novelist Sultan Ayaz’s ‘Crossing Thoughts’ to be adapted into manga

  • Ayaz’s novel, written in English, tells the story of humans defending their lands against the oppression of demons
  • In the book, humans fight off demons by using elemental magic and swordplay
By Rahaf Jambi ·

US downs 11 Houthi drones

US downs 11 Houthi drones

  • The Houthis say their actions are in solidarity with Palestinians during Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip
  • Israel has killed more than 33,000 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory
By AFP ·

Kenya proposes maritime treaty to defuse Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

Kenya proposes maritime treaty to defuse Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

  • Treaty Kenya is proposing in consultation with Djibouti and regional bloc IGAD would govern how landlocked states in the region can access ports on commercial terms
  • Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in the Kenyan capital as part of efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the dispute
By Reuters ·

Protesters in Eurovision host city call for boycott of Israel

Protesters in Eurovision host city call for boycott of Israel

  • Eurovision organizers European Broadcasting Union has so far resisted calls for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision over Gaza war
  • EBU said Eurovision is not a contest between governments and that Israeli broadcaster KAN met all competition rules
By Reuters ·

Protesters in Eurovision host city call for boycott of Israel

Protesters in Eurovision host city call for boycott of Israel

  • Eurovision organizers European Broadcasting Union has so far resisted calls for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision over Gaza war
  • EBU said Eurovision is not a contest between governments and that Israeli broadcaster KAN met all competition rules
By Reuters ·

Saudi film ‘Norah’ selected for Cannes, first from Kingdom in festival’s 77-year history

Saudi film ‘Norah’ selected for Cannes, first from Kingdom in festival’s 77-year history

  • Film premiered in Saudi Arabia in December at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah
  • Will be included in prestigious “Un Certain Regard” section at Cannes
By Arab News ·
World Fencing Championship for youngsters starts in Riyadh on Friday

World Fencing Championship for youngsters starts in Riyadh on Friday

  • Competition begins with foil fencing for participants under 20 years
  • 54 referees from around the world will officiate
By Khaled Alarafah ·