Rescuers say death toll from Israeli strike on north Gaza home rises to 23

Rescuers say death toll from Israeli strike on north Gaza home rises to 23

  • Gaza’s civil defense agency reported on Friday that the death toll from an Israeli air strike the day before on a house in the north of the Palestinian territory had risen to 23
By AFP ·

Syria’s new foreign minister appears at the UN in his first US visit

Syria’s new foreign minister appears at the UN in his first US visit

  • New flag used by former opposition groups to Assad regime is raised outside the UN for first time
  • European Union has begun to roll back its sanctions
By AP ·

Iran’s FM Araghchi to head to Oman for nuclear talks with US

Iran’s FM Araghchi to head to Oman for nuclear talks with US

  • Abbas Araghchi will be leading a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation for indirect discussions with the US side
  • President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will represent the United States in the talks
By AFP ·

WFP says has depleted all its food stocks in Gaza

WFP says has depleted all its food stocks in Gaza

  • Entry of all humanitarian aid has been blocked by Israel since March 2
By AFP ·

UN food, refugee agencies plan deep cuts as funding slashed, memos show

UN food, refugee agencies plan deep cuts as funding slashed, memos show

  • The humanitarian sector has been roiled by funding cuts from major donors, led by the US
  • WFP director Stephen Omollo said that the cuts were necessary due to the “unprecedented funding environment“
By Reuters ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Saudi historical highlights on display at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 

Saudi historical highlights on display at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 

  • Selections from London-based rare-book dealer Peter Harrington’s offering at the UAE fair, April 26 to May 5 
By Arab News ·
Eddie Howe ‘not 100 percent’ on Newcastle return after pneumonia

Eddie Howe ‘not 100 percent’ on Newcastle return after pneumonia

  • Newcastle boss went into hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for several days
  • He missed his side’s Premier League fixtures against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa
By AFP ·