video Update Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners

  • 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 ·

Israeli fire wounds five in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese media reports

Israeli fire wounds five in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese media reports

  • Israel said on Friday it intended to keep troops on the ground beyond the Sunday deadline
  • Kfar Kila is one of dozens of border villages where residents are forbidden from returning
By Reuters ·

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan health care after 70 killed in drone strike

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan health care after 70 killed in drone strike

  • WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: ‘We continue to call for a cessation of all attacks on health care in Sudan’
By Reuters ·

Rare Vatican artifacts on show at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah photos

Rare Vatican artifacts on show at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah

  • More than 500 historic items, contemporary artworks on display
  • 1685 Nile map’s journey to Jeddah a ‘cultural milestone’
By Jasmine Bager ·

Israeli fire wounds five in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese media reports

Israeli fire wounds five in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese media reports

  • Israel said on Friday it intended to keep troops on the ground beyond the Sunday deadline
  • Kfar Kila is one of dozens of border villages where residents are forbidden from returning
By Reuters ·

Iran FM arrives in Kabul in first visit after Taliban’s takeover

Iran FM arrives in Kabul in first visit after Taliban’s takeover

  • One-day visit is part of an effort to bolster relations between the two countries and ‘pursue mutual interests’
  • Discussions will revolve around border security, strengthening political ties and expanding economic relations
By AFP ·

UAE, India, and China among top destinations for KSA’s non-oil goods

UAE, India, and China among top destinations for KSA’s non-oil goods

  • Strengthening the sector is one of the crucial goals outlined in Vision 2030 initiative
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

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 ·

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer wows fans in Riyadh  

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer wows fans in Riyadh  

By Lojien Abdulfattah Ben Gassem ·
Sinner faces Zverev test in ‘perfect’ Australian Open final

Sinner faces Zverev test in ‘perfect’ Australian Open final

  • Sinner is favorite to secure a third Grand Slam crown and second at the Australian Open after his maiden triumph over Daniil Medvedev last year
  • The German has bulked up in recent months and is also on a red-hot streak, winning 16 of his past 17 matches dating back to his title run at November’s Paris Masters
By AFP ·