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Update Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over

Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over

  • Earlier, the White House put on hold Vice President JD Vance’s expected trip to Islamabad
  • Senior IRGC commander threatened to destroy region’s oil industry if war with US resumes
By AP ·
Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

  • Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire to give negotiations more time, until Iran submits a proposal
By Reuters ·
Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

  • An Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported
By AFP ·
Special Attacks by pro-Iran militias strain Iraq’s sovereignty, fray ties with Gulf Arab neighbors

Attacks by pro-Iran militias strain Iraq’s sovereignty, fray ties with Gulf Arab neighbors

By Jonathan Gornall ·
London hosts military talks on France and UK’s Hormuz mission

London hosts military talks on France and UK’s Hormuz mission

By AFP ·

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Govt reiterates ban on visit-visa holders performing Hajj

Govt reiterates ban on visit-visa holders performing Hajj

By SPA ·
Iyad Hakim presents his credentials as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. (SPA)

Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Kyrgyz President

By SPA ·
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)

Saudi crown prince discusses developments in Lebanon with president

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Middle East

China warns Middle East at ‘critical juncture’ after Trump extends ceasefire

China warns Middle East at ‘critical juncture’ after Trump extends ceasefire

  • China said Beijing would continue to play a “constructive” role
By AFP ·
Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

By AFP ·
British military says another ship has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz

British military says another ship has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz

By AP ·
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World

Ukraine has asked Turkiye to host a Zelensky-Putin meeting, FM says

Ukraine has asked Turkiye to host a Zelensky-Putin meeting, FM says

  • “We asked the Turks about it, we asked some other capitals,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in comments
By Reuters ·
Pope visiting Equatorial Guinea prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations

Pope visiting Equatorial Guinea prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations

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Kyiv shooting sparks gun ownership debate iof n Ukraine

Kyiv shooting sparks gun ownership debate iof n Ukraine

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Business

Saudi Arabia has strong financial buffers to confront Iran war impact: IMF Middle East director

Saudi Arabia has strong financial buffers to confront Iran war impact: IMF Middle East director

By Hala Saghbini - Asharq Al-Awsat ·
Saudi construction costs rise 2% as equipment, labor drive gains

Saudi construction costs rise 2% as equipment, labor drive gains

By Arab News ·
Update Oil prices rise after reports of container ships in Hormuz being hit by gunfire

Oil prices rise after reports of container ships in Hormuz being hit by gunfire

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Media

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·
UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

By AFP ·
Google claims AI helped block 99% of malicious ads before release

Google claims AI helped block 99% of malicious ads before release

By GABRIELE MALVISI ·
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These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language.

Opinion

Osama Al-Sharif

Israel’s doctrine of perpetual expansion

Author
Yossi Mekelberg

Netanyahu is wrecking Israel’s relations with its friends

Author
Dr. Abdellatif El-Menawy

Is Iran losing Hezbollah or playing it more carefully?

Author
Dr. Sinem Cengiz

Syria’s Kurdish policy a win for Turkiye, a loss for Israel

Author
Eyad Abu Shakra

Lebanon: Words, deeds and reality

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IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·
UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

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Google claims AI helped block 99% of malicious ads before release

Google claims AI helped block 99% of malicious ads before release

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Lifestyle

Oman announces artist, concept for Venice Biennale

Oman announces artist, concept for Venice Biennale

  • Event takes place from May 9 to Nov. 22
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Anne Hathaway’s ‘Inshallah’ video goes viral

Anne Hathaway’s ‘Inshallah’ video goes viral

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Nora Attal stars in Dolce&Gabbana Beauty campaign 

Nora Attal stars in Dolce&Gabbana Beauty campaign 

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Off Beat

Rover discovers more building blocks of life on Mars

Rover discovers more building blocks of life on Mars

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Hello Kitty’s parent company to make own video games

Hello Kitty’s parent company to make own video games

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Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game

Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game

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Sport

Dubai Basketball clinch top-seed position with dominant win in Sarajevo

Dubai Basketball clinch top-seed position with dominant win in Sarajevo

  • 6 players hit double figures as Dubai seal first place in the ABA League Top 8 stage and secure home advantage for playoffs
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Mbappé and Vinícius lift Real Madrid out of a 4-game slump with a 2-1 win over Alaves

Mbappé and Vinícius lift Real Madrid out of a 4-game slump with a 2-1 win over Alaves

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Pulisic says US team strongest yet ahead of 2026 World Cup

Pulisic says US team strongest yet ahead of 2026 World Cup

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