Update Israel presses operation in north Gaza amid Netanyahu territory claims

Israel presses operation in north Gaza amid Netanyahu territory claims

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Thursday that Israel retain control of key Gaza territory
  • Hamas said it had not been informed “of any new developments” from the latest talks
By AFP ·

Biden holds high-stakes news conference as he fights for survival

Biden holds high-stakes news conference as he fights for survival

By AFP ·

Saudi Airlines flight’s landing gear catches fire at Peshawar airport, prompting emergency response

Saudi Airlines flight’s landing gear catches fire at Peshawar airport, prompting emergency response

  • Air traffic controller saw sparks coming out of the left landing gear and notified fire and rescue services
  • PCAA says all 276 passengers and 21 crew members safely exited the aircraft using inflatable slides
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Saudi authority is first in world to achieve ISO’s new AI management system certification

Saudi authority is first in world to achieve ISO’s new AI management system certification

  • The standard, introduced in December last year, is the first of its kind for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
  • It provides guidance on addressing the challenges posed by AI, such as ethical values, transparency and continuous learning
By Arab News ·

Israeli incendiary weapons leave trail of destruction in southern Lebanon

Israeli incendiary weapons leave trail of destruction in southern Lebanon

  • Hezbollah to accept any Hamas truce decision, abide by ceasefire: Nasrallah
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod region injures five children, governor says

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod region injures five children, governor says

  • An explosive device was dropped deliberately from a drone
  • Five children who were in the playground received various injuries
By Reuters ·

The Kingdom’s Ministry of Investment signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudia Group on Thursday. (@MISA)

Investment ministry signs MoU with Saudia Group to support investors

  • The MoU will contribute to the Kingdom’s efforts to create an attractive investment environment, the ministry said
By Arab News ·

Media organizations renew plea for ‘open access’ to Gaza in latest rebuke to Israel

Media organizations renew plea for ‘open access’ to Gaza in latest rebuke to Israel

  • Letter says Israeli ban places ‘unreasonable and untenable burden’ on local journalists, fosters misinformation
  • Release of the letter precedes a scheduled visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the US
By Arab News ·

Media organizations renew plea for ‘open access’ to Gaza in latest rebuke to Israel

Media organizations renew plea for ‘open access’ to Gaza in latest rebuke to Israel

  • Letter says Israeli ban places ‘unreasonable and untenable burden’ on local journalists, fosters misinformation
  • Release of the letter precedes a scheduled visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the US
By Arab News ·