Update Palestinians gather as Hamas fighters escort Red Cross vehicles before handing over three Israeli captives in Deir Al-Balah.

Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, says it will delay next hostage release

  • Next exchange was scheduled for Saturday, releasing three Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
  • Spokesperson for Hamas’ military wing accused Israel on Monday of systematically violating the ceasefire agreement over the past three weeks
By AP ·

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (L) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands.

Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt FM tells Rubio

  • Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Monday that the international community should unify behind Palestinians to right “historic injustice”
By Reuters ·

Trump: Palestinians have no right of return under Gaza plan video

Trump: Palestinians have no right of return under Gaza plan

  • Trump told Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier that “I would own it” and that there could be as many as six different sites for Palestinians to live outside Gaza
By AFP ·

Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, speaks to the press during LEAP 2025. (Supplied)

Saudi Arabia is already making strides in AI technology, says Abdullah Al-Swaha

  • Minister speaks about vision for future of AI
  • Kingdom’s notable achievements highlighted
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

People’s ‘trust’ is key to a state’s success, says World Governments Summit chairman

People’s ‘trust’ is key to a state’s success, says World Governments Summit chairman

  • UAE’s Mohammad Al-Gergawi opens summit in Dubai
  • Hopes for a ‘better future’ for governments, humanity
By Dalal Awienat ·

Philippine divorce activists vow to fight on

Philippine divorce activists vow to fight on

  • The Philippines is one of just two countries – along with Vatican City – where divorce remains illegal
  • Ending a marriage in the deeply Catholic society of 117 million is possible only via annulment or ‘nullification’
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia, Argentina explore new investment opportunities

Saudi Arabia, Argentina explore new investment opportunities

  • Argentine Embassy, RCCI host seminar
  • Framework offers incentives, legal protections, stability measures to encourage large-scale investments
By Rashid Hassan ·

Closing Bell: Saudi benchmark index closes in green 

Closing Bell: Saudi benchmark index closes in green 

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Special US-based ServiceNow to launch data centers in Saudi Arabia in 2026

US-based ServiceNow to launch data centers in Saudi Arabia in 2026

By Reina Takla - Reem Walid ·

BBC announces new West Bank documentary with journalist Louis Theroux

BBC announces new West Bank documentary with journalist Louis Theroux

  • ‘Louis Theroux: The Settlers’ examines Israeli settlements in the aftermath of Oct. 7
By Arab News ·

BBC announces new West Bank documentary with journalist Louis Theroux

BBC announces new West Bank documentary with journalist Louis Theroux

  • ‘Louis Theroux: The Settlers’ examines Israeli settlements in the aftermath of Oct. 7
By Arab News ·

Saudi creative Sarah Taibah stars in Loewe’s Ramadan campaign

Saudi creative Sarah Taibah stars in Loewe’s Ramadan campaign

  • Taibah shared behind-the-scenes photographs from the campaign shoot on Instagram, jokingly captioning the post “GCCCCC. The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries’ Cutest Creatives Crew, brought together by @loewe”
By Arab News ·
Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut with win against Jazz

Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut with win against Jazz

  • Luka Doncic got multiple standing ovations the from Los Angeles crowd wearing T-shirts with his name and No. 77
  • The Slovenian superstar’s first bucket was a 3-pointer in the opening minutes on his second shot for the Lakers
By AP ·