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Israel says another set of remains of a hostage has been turned over in Gaza

Israel says another set of remains of a hostage has been turned over in Gaza

  • If the remains in the latest handover over are confirmed to be those of an additional hostage that would leave five others still in Gaza
  • As part of the ceasefire, Israel has released the bodies of 285 Palestinians
By AP ·

UN genocide adviser warns ‘threshold about to be crossed’ in Sudan’s El-Fasher atrocities

UN genocide adviser warns ‘threshold about to be crossed’ in Sudan’s El-Fasher atrocities

  • ‘Direct attacks on civilians’ highlight need for urgent action, Chaloka Beyani says
  • UN warns of worsening conditions in North Darfur, with hundreds of thousands facing acute shortages of food, water, medical care
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

No end to Sudan fighting despite RSF paramilitaries backing truce plan

No end to Sudan fighting despite RSF paramilitaries backing truce plan

  • Experts express doubt about whether the RSF is truly ready to implement a truce
  • The conflict may nevertheless be at a turning point
By AFP ·

Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience

Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience

  • The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods
By SALEH FAREED ·

Trucks transport displaced people from El-Fasher. (Reuters)

UN issues ‘stark’ warning on Kordofan

  • Developments on the ground indicate clear preparations for intensified hostilities in Sudan, says Volker Turk
By AFP - Reuters ·

Five Indian nationals kidnapped in Mali

Five Indian nationals kidnapped in Mali

  • The workers were kidnapped Thursday by gunmen near Kobri, in western Mali
  • No group has claimed the kidnappings so far
By AFP ·

YouTube to roll out AI video generation model Veo 3 on Shorts in MENA

YouTube to roll out AI video generation model Veo 3 on Shorts in MENA

  • Veo 3 on Shorts can create high-definition videos in English, but platform said it is looking to expand to more languages and creators
  • According to YouTube’s own figures, 61 percent of Saudi YouTube Shorts users reported that they do not use Instagram Reels
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

YouTube to roll out AI video generation model Veo 3 on Shorts in MENA

YouTube to roll out AI video generation model Veo 3 on Shorts in MENA

  • Veo 3 on Shorts can create high-definition videos in English, but platform said it is looking to expand to more languages and creators
  • According to YouTube’s own figures, 61 percent of Saudi YouTube Shorts users reported that they do not use Instagram Reels
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·