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Pilgrims can be seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (@AlharamainSA)

Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia

  • The sighting of the crescent marks the start of the month in which Hajj takes place
  • The pinnacle of the pilgrimage, the day of Arafat, will take place on Tuesday May 26
By Arab News ·

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One enroute to the US.

Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal

  • Washington and Tehran agreed to a truce on April 8, but peace negotiations have stalled and sporadic attacks have continued
By AFP ·

Special Frankly Speaking: New US-Iran nuclear agreement is the only way, says former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert video

Frankly Speaking: New US-Iran nuclear agreement is the only way, says former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert

  • While backing a fresh deal, veteran Israeli politician questions strategy behind latest US-Israeli military offensive against Iran
  • Says Israel needs political plans, not just force, to deal with challenges, likens settler attacks in the West Bank to ethnic cleansing
By Arab News ·

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Saudi scientist wins global innovation award for clean energy work

Saudi scientist wins global innovation award for clean energy work

  • Dr. Majed Alawad of KACST wins Distinguished Innovator Award from the Global Innovation Institute 
  • He was honored for his work in clean energy, sustainability and climate-tech innovation
By Arab News ·

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah condemns talks

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah condemns talks

  • Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to strike widely in southern Lebanon and issues frequent evacuation warnings to towns and villages across the south
  • Israel sent ground forces into southern Lebanon during the latest war and they continue to occupy territory near the border between the two countries
By AFP ·

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’

  • Trump approved in December a record-breaking $11 billion arms package to Taiwan including missiles, drones, artillery systems and military software
By AP ·

Arab News co-founder Mohammed Ali Hafiz passes away

Arab News co-founder Mohammed Ali Hafiz passes away

  • Kingdom loses prominent figure who contributed to the development of English-language journalism
  • We will continue to honor his legacy, vision, and work ethic, says Editor-in-Chief Faisal J. Abbas
By Arab News ·

Arab News co-founder Mohammed Ali Hafiz passes away

Arab News co-founder Mohammed Ali Hafiz passes away

  • Kingdom loses prominent figure who contributed to the development of English-language journalism
  • We will continue to honor his legacy, vision, and work ethic, says Editor-in-Chief Faisal J. Abbas
By Arab News ·