video Update Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in second swap of Gaza deal

Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in second swap of Gaza deal

  • Swap in keeping with a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending war in Gaza
  • Hamas said 200 prisoners will be freed on Saturday as part of the exchange
video By Reuters ·

Update Saudi foreign minister calls for ending Syria sanctions during talks in Damascus video

Saudi foreign minister calls for ending Syria sanctions during talks in Damascus

  • Prince Faisal is in Syria for his first official visit there since the downfall of Bashar Assad
  • Foreign minister meets Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa and discusses support to help Syria during its transition
By Arab News ·

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

Yemen’s Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says

  • However, the release follows the Houthis detaining another seven Yemeni workers from the United Nations
By AP ·

Saudi Arabia to host multinational ‘Spears of Victory 2025’ military exercise

Saudi Arabia to host multinational ‘Spears of Victory 2025’ military exercise

  • Forces from 15 countries will take part, with focus on current and emerging threats
  • Tactical operations seek to enhance combat readiness in electronic warfare 
By Arab News ·

Seoul court rejects second request to extend Yoon detention

Seoul court rejects second request to extend Yoon detention

  • Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested last week on insurrection charges
  • Becomes first sitting South Korean head of state to be detained in a criminal probe
By AFP ·

Kingdom’s digital ‘leapfrog’: Intel executive VP highlights 20-year Saudi partnership

Kingdom’s digital ‘leapfrog’: Intel executive VP highlights 20-year Saudi partnership

  • Speaking on the sidelines of the WEF, Christoph Schell emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to growth and its importance as a key market for Intel
  • Says technology plays a crucial role in the Kingdom’s societal development, with a key focus on fostering innovation and bridging the digital divide
By tarek ali ahmad & gabriele malvisi ·

Pope Francis (R) waves as he leaves the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 22, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis warns of ‘fanaticism, hatred’ in social media

  • The pope’s admonition comes as X, owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of spreading false information while interfering in European politics, in particular for attacking leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starm
By AFP ·

Pope Francis (R) waves as he leaves the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 22, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis warns of ‘fanaticism, hatred’ in social media

  • The pope’s admonition comes as X, owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of spreading false information while interfering in European politics, in particular for attacking leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starm
By AFP ·