Update Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

  • ‘We have had enough ... every day there’s death,’ says grieving sister
By Reuters - AFP ·

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

  • Talks focused on the necessity to stabilize Yemen and 'to allow all Yemenis to live in dignity and prosperity'
By AFP ·

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

  • The World Bank said Lebanon would need around $11 billion for reconstruction and recovery
By Reuters ·

Special How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage graphic

How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage

  • While AI’s energy demands are widely known, its vast and growing water footprint remains largely out of sight
  • Experts urge early-stage planning and water-smart designs to reduce risk and future-proof AI growth in arid climates
By Ghadi Joudah ·

Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield

Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield

  • Farmer Hadi Saheb cannot wait to see his wheat fields flourish in the heart of the desert after he tapped into groundwater reserves in water-starved Iraq
By AFP ·

Update Indian troops exchange fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir

Indian troops exchange fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir

  • Report of a gunfight comes amid soaring tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad
  • The United Nations urges India and Pakistan ‘to exercise maximum restraint’
By AP ·

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 ·
Ons Jabeur returns from injury seeking elusive top form

Ons Jabeur returns from injury seeking elusive top form

  • Jabeur tells Arab News she is ‘glad’ to have taken time to heal
  • Tunisian is playing at the Madrid Open, which she won in 2022
By Reem Abulleil ·