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Update Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani votes at a polling station in the Green Zone during the parliamentary election, in Baghdad.

Coalition led by Iraqi PM Sudani comes first in Iraq’s election, two sources say

  • Sudani was seeking a second term in election but many disillusioned young voters saw the vote simply as vehicle for established parties to divide up Iraq’s oil wealth
By Reuters ·

Trump asked Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu, Israeli president’s office says

Trump asked Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu, Israeli president’s office says

By Reuters ·

‘Blood oozing from corpses’ haunts escapees from Sudan’s El-Fasher

‘Blood oozing from corpses’ haunts escapees from Sudan’s El-Fasher

  • At the Tine camp in eastern Chad escapees said drone attacks had intensified in the city on October 24, just before it fell to the RSF
  • Locals crammed into makeshift shelters to escape the bombs
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia protects rare marine ecosystems with 2 new reserves

Saudi Arabia protects rare marine ecosystems with 2 new reserves

  • Aim to protect 30% of Saudi by 2030
  • Unique biodiversity and tourism value
By Arab News ·

Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be the work of an individual

Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be the work of an individual

  • On Wednesday, a security vehicle was parked outside the main gate of the museum in central Damascus while security guards stood nearby
  • People weren’t allowed in because of the ongoing investigation
By AP ·

Police ground drone drug flights from Morocco to Spain

Police ground drone drug flights from Morocco to Spain

  • The drones would depart from southern Spain to pick up the drugs in Morocco and return
  • Packages were equipped with fluorescent markers and radio-linked geolocation devices to aid night-time recovery
By AFP ·

Asharq marks 5th anniversary as key Arabic-language source for business news

Asharq marks 5th anniversary as key Arabic-language source for business news

  • Asharq has grown from a single business news channel into the Arab world’s leading multi-platform news network
  • Launched during COVID-19, Asharq Business with Bloomberg was founded with a core mission to provide clarity in times of uncertainty
By Arab News ·

Asharq marks 5th anniversary as key Arabic-language source for business news

Asharq marks 5th anniversary as key Arabic-language source for business news

  • Asharq has grown from a single business news channel into the Arab world’s leading multi-platform news network
  • Launched during COVID-19, Asharq Business with Bloomberg was founded with a core mission to provide clarity in times of uncertainty
By Arab News ·

Works by Safeya Binzagr and Anish Kapoor to feature in Sotheby’s second auction in Saudi Arabia

Works by Safeya Binzagr and Anish Kapoor to feature in Sotheby’s second auction in Saudi Arabia

  • Jeddah-born Binzagr is widely regarded as the ‘spiritual mother’ of contemporary art in the Kingdom, while Indian-born British sculptor Kapoor won the Turner Prize in 1991
  • The works featured in the ‘Origins’ sale will be on display to the public in a free, week-long exhibition
By Arab News ·
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar hospitalized after cardiac complications in pre-season testing

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar hospitalized after cardiac complications in pre-season testing

  • The 34-year-old was then taken to hospital in an ambulance
  • Oscar has a contract with Sao Paulo until 2027
By AP ·