UN chief Guterres calls on Security Council to declare ceasefire in Gaza

UN chief Guterres calls on Security Council to declare ceasefire in Gaza

  • Invokes Article 99 of UN Charter, the first time he felt compelled to since taking office in 2017
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Special Israel, Hamas must ‘de-escalate, allow humanitarians to operate,’ ICRC DG Robert Mardini tells Arab News video

Israel, Hamas must ‘de-escalate, allow humanitarians to operate,’ ICRC DG Robert Mardini tells Arab News

  • Senior official of International Committee of the Red Cross doubles down on calls to warring sides to respect Geneva Conventions
  • Expresses gratitude for strong Saudi support in Gaza and Sudan, wants humanitarian partnership to climb new heights
By NOOR NUGALI - Lama Alhamawi ·

Update Russian president Putin meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh video

Russian president Putin meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh

  • Crown Prince Mohammed praises coordination between the two countries
  • Russian leader says ties with Saudi Arabia were at an “unprecedented level’
By Arab News ·

Turkiye’s Erdogan travels to NATO ally Athens in ‘new chapter’ bid

Turkiye’s Erdogan travels to NATO ally Athens in ‘new chapter’ bid

  • Fiery Turkish leader expected to discuss trade, regional issues and the perennially thorny issue of migration
By AFP ·

Russian lawmakers set presidential vote for March 17, 2024

Russian lawmakers set presidential vote for March 17, 2024

  • Vladimir Putin widely expected to announce his intention to run again in coming days
  • The March election clears the way for him to remain in power at least until 2030
By AP ·

Strike on journalists in Lebanon: Why AFP probe points to an Israeli tank shell

Strike on journalists in Lebanon: Why AFP probe points to an Israeli tank shell

  • Two strikes hit the group of journalists in quick succession as they were working near the border village of Alma Al-Shaab
By AFP ·

Strike on journalists in Lebanon: Why AFP probe points to an Israeli tank shell

Strike on journalists in Lebanon: Why AFP probe points to an Israeli tank shell

  • Two strikes hit the group of journalists in quick succession as they were working near the border village of Alma Al-Shaab
By AFP ·