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 ·

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

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

  • The three-starred flag that had previously been used by opposition groups has replaced the two-starred flag of the Assad era as the country’s official emblem
  • 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 ·

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 ·

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages

  • The United Nations agency warns that it may have to reduce the number of people it can help across the country, from May, if more funding does not come through from donors
By Reuters ·

Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea mining

Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea mining

  • US President Donald Trump has defied international norms and instructed a quick start to deep-sea mining in domestic waters and beyond
By AFP ·

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 ·

McLaren to exit Formula E at end of the season

  • The reigning Formula One constructors champions said in a statement on Friday that the decision, after three seasons in Formula E with a team racing under the McLaren brand
By Reuters ·