video Update Gazans cheer as ceasefire takes hold, Hamas frees first hostages

Gazans cheer as ceasefire takes hold, Hamas frees first hostages

  • Palestinians rush to see what remained of their homes after ceasefire takes hold
  • Three Israeli women hostages handed over to Israel by Hamas via the Red Cross
video By Reuters ·

Palestinians trek across rubble to return to their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes hold video

Palestinians trek across rubble to return to their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes hold

  • Many Palestinian found their homes reduced to rubble
By AP ·

Special ‘We believe stability and peace are a prerequisite to prosperity,’ says Saudi minister of economy ahead of WEF

‘We believe stability and peace are a prerequisite to prosperity,’ says Saudi minister of economy ahead of WEF

  • Global economy needs a more stable Middle East, Faisal Alibrahim said ahead of World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos
  • The Saudi minister of economy and planning discussed FDI inflow, giga-projects and need for “common ground”
By Reina Takla ·

(Clockwise) Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher. (AP file photo)

Who are the Israelis released on the first day of the ceasefire?

  • Around 100 hostages still remain in Gaza, after the rest were released, rescued, or their bodies were recovered
By AP ·

Biden urges Americans to ‘keep the faith’ as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina

Biden urges Americans to ‘keep the faith’ as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina

  • “We know the struggle to redeeming the soul of this nation is difficult and ongoing,” Biden said. “We must hold on to hope. We must stay engaged. We must always keep the faith in the better day to come”
By AP ·

Special World Economic Forum begins in Davos amid hope and uncertainty photos

World Economic Forum begins in Davos amid hope and uncertainty

  • Annual meeting coincides with high geopolitical tensions, rapid technological advancements and escalating impacts of climate change
  • Discussions at Swiss resort town will include center on the future of work, technology, and climate action among other pressing topics
By Arab News ·

Update TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users video

TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users

  • TikTok thanks Donald Trump, who says he plans to give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer
  • Popular video-sharing platform went dark in US in response to new law
By AP ·

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·

Update TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users video

TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users

  • TikTok thanks Donald Trump, who says he plans to give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer
  • Popular video-sharing platform went dark in US in response to new law
By AP ·

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·

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Review: ‘A Man on the Inside’ – comedy series on Netflix

  • Dressed in impeccably pressed suits and armed with plenty of trivia about architecture, he saunters in, shyly at first, then begins to find his footing
By Jasmine Bager ·
Hatton holds nerve to clinch Dubai title from Hillier

Hatton holds nerve to clinch Dubai title from Hillier

  • English star makes a 7-footer to secure his eighth European tour title
By AFP - AP ·