Update Protests erupt after Israel’s Netanyahu fires defense minister Yoav Gallant

Protests erupt after Israel’s Netanyahu fires defense minister Yoav Gallant

  • Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets in protest after Netanyahu’s announcement
  • Netanyahu’s government pushing ahead for parliamentary vote on centerpiece of judicial overhaul
By AP ·

Arab nations warn against rising Islamophobia following Qur’an burning in Denmark

Arab nations warn against rising Islamophobia following Qur’an burning in Denmark

  • Extremists protrested outside the Turkish embassy also in January
  • Arab nations call on international community to hold hate crime offenders to account
By Arab News ·

Houthis attack Yemeni forces in Shabwa amid militia’s escalating operations

Houthis attack Yemeni forces in Shabwa amid militia’s escalating operations

  • Houthis attacked Shabwa Defense Forces on Saturday in a range of mountains
  • Government troops said that the Houthis were forced to suspend the assault and withdraw
By Saeed Al-Batati ·

Child marriages in Jordan down 27.5% in 2022

Child marriages in Jordan down 27.5% in 2022

  • Total number of marriages in kingdom down 15.2% compared to 2021
  • Economic conditions cited as a reason for the unwillingness to marry
By Arab News ·

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

  • Putin said his plan was triggered by a UK decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium
By AP ·

DP World in top 5 overseas investors since 2012

DP World in top 5 overseas investors since 2012

  • Logistics company invested $320m in the last year
By Arab News ·

Snapchat is promising ‘a lineup of engaging content on Discover and Spotlight’ during the month of Ramadan. (Supplied)

Snapchat to launch over 100 new shows for Ramadan

  • Company promises ‘a lineup of engaging content on Discover and Spotlight’
  • Saudi Broadcasting Authority, MBC Group among media partners
By Arab News ·

Snapchat is promising ‘a lineup of engaging content on Discover and Spotlight’ during the month of Ramadan. (Supplied)

Snapchat to launch over 100 new shows for Ramadan

  • Company promises ‘a lineup of engaging content on Discover and Spotlight’
  • Saudi Broadcasting Authority, MBC Group among media partners
By Arab News ·

In Sudan, the brew is so identified with Ramadan that even the US embassy took to Twitter to promote its staff making it.

Sudan’s speciality ‘bittersweet’ Ramadan drink

  • In Sudan, the arduously made “helo-murr,” which means “bittersweet,” is a drink synonymous with Ramadan
  • It can be found on almost every table across the northeast African country at the end of the day’s fast
By AFP ·
Morocco stun Brazil and win for first time in friendly international

Morocco stun Brazil and win for first time in friendly international

  • Abdelhamid Sabiri struck the winner as Morocco showed that becoming the first Arab or African nation to reach the World Cup semifinals last year was no fluke
By AFP ·