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Trump seeks tougher Iran deal terms as ceasefire extension hangs in balance

Trump seeks tougher Iran deal terms as ceasefire extension hangs in balance

  • US president returns revised proposal as disputes persist over Iran’s nuclear stockpile and the future of the Strait of Hormuz
  • Tehran says agreement remains unfinished as both sides trade demands while trying to preserve a fragile ceasefire
By Agencies ·

Iran state TV says draft deal with US includes releasing $12bn in assets

Iran state TV says draft deal with US includes releasing $12bn in assets

  • Iranian state media report cited an ‘unofficial’ draft of the memorandum
  • A similar report earlier this week was dismissed by the White House as a ‘fabrication’
By AFP ·

Israeli military says ground operations in Lebanon ‘expanding to additional areas’

Israeli military says ground operations in Lebanon ‘expanding to additional areas’

  • Israeli military ground operations to strengthen its military position south of Lebanon
By AFP ·

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King’s Hajj guests head to Madinah after completing pilgrimage under royal program

King’s Hajj guests head to Madinah after completing pilgrimage under royal program

  • 2,500 pilgrims from 104 countries complete Hajj under royal initiative
  • Program strengthens global Islamic ties through fully sponsored pilgrimage
By Arab News ·

Australia to receive used submarines from US in ‘streamlined’ AUKUS deal

Australia to receive used submarines from US in ‘streamlined’ AUKUS deal

  • The AUKUS submarine program lies at the heart of Australia’s defense strategy and could cost up to $235 billion over 30 years, according to government forecasts
By AFP ·

Saudi startups look beyond equity as venture debt gains traction

Saudi startups look beyond equity as venture debt gains traction

  • Kingdom’s startups attracted around $5 billion in startup funding across 211 deals in 2025
By Reem Walid Abdelaal ·

Soulless journalism will not survive, veteran Saudi editor warns in the face of AI

Soulless journalism will not survive, veteran Saudi editor warns in the face of AI

  • As Elaph turns 25, its founder Othman Al-Omeir says reporters who rely entirely on AI risk losing the “soul” of journalism
  • Al-Omeir believes press freedom and adaptation are essential for media survival in the digital age
By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·

Soulless journalism will not survive, veteran Saudi editor warns in the face of AI

Soulless journalism will not survive, veteran Saudi editor warns in the face of AI

  • As Elaph turns 25, its founder Othman Al-Omeir says reporters who rely entirely on AI risk losing the “soul” of journalism
  • Al-Omeir believes press freedom and adaptation are essential for media survival in the digital age
By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·