Update Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Israeli comments on displacement of Palestinians from their land

Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Israeli comments on displacement of Palestinians from their land

  • Kingdom appreciates ‘condemnation, disapproval and total rejection of brotherly countries’ toward Israeli statements
  • Egypt, Jordan, Gulf states and GCC all issued statements
By Arab News ·

UN chief welcomes formation of new Lebanon government

UN chief welcomes formation of new Lebanon government

  • New Prime Minister Nawaf Salam now faces the daunting task of overseeing the fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and rebuilding the country
By AFP ·

Peace remains a distant hope as Sudan’s battle lines shift

Peace remains a distant hope as Sudan’s battle lines shift

  • As Sudanese military advances in Khartoum, civilians fear more bloodshed and reprisals in light of recent experience
  • With the RSF retreating to Darfur and Kordofan, the country may face prolonged fragmentation and suffering
By Jonathan Lessware ·

US Chamber of Commerce official discusses US-Saudi collaboration on AI policy

US Chamber of Commerce official discusses US-Saudi collaboration on AI policy

  • Kingdom maintains open-door approach with US business group, says Steve Lutes
  • Strong regulatory framework will inspire investor confidence, promote innovation
By Hajjar Al-Qusayer ·

UN accuses Sudan paramilitaries of blocking Darfur aid

UN accuses Sudan paramilitaries of blocking Darfur aid

  • The Rapid Support Forces controls nearly all of Darfur, a western region the size of France
  • Nearly seven million people in Darfur are facing crisis levels of hunger, UN-backed agency says
By AFP ·

Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets

Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets

  • Just 10 of nearly 200 countries required under the Paris Agreement to deliver fresh climate plans by February 10 did so on time
  • Under the climate accord, each country is supposed to provide a steeper headline figure for cutting heat-trapping emissions by 2035
By AFP ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·

Eagles deny Chiefs historic three-peat in thumping Super Bowl win

Eagles deny Chiefs historic three-peat in thumping Super Bowl win

  • Thumping NFL victory delivers a second Super Bowl win for the Eagles franchise whose other title win was in 2018
  • It was a commanding performance throughout by the Eagles who totally dominated the championship match
By Reuters ·