Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

  • Israeli military and the Shin Bet security agency announced that they had launched an operation named “Iron Wall” in the area
  • Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to continue the assault
By AFP ·

Update Yemen’s Houthis release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea

  • Crew of 25 included mariners from Philippines, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Mexico.
By AP ·

Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

  • Hamas maintains control over Gaza’s administration and security forces
  • Israel faces dilemma with Hamas’ entrenched power in Gaza
By Reuters ·

Saudi libraries to get upgrade including public theatres

Saudi libraries to get upgrade including public theatres

  • Libraries Commission is transforming the Kingdom’s libraries after the launch of a national growth strategy in 2021
  • One aspect of the strategy includes a sorting and inventory project for information resources - other amenities will include training rooms and event halls
By Arab News ·

Special Israeli army builds wall on Blue Line, reinstalls border cameras

Israeli army builds wall on Blue Line, reinstalls border cameras

  • Israeli army is using the remaining time in the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah to establish control over the Lebanese border area
  • European Council approves $62m aid package for Lebanese Army ‘to carry out its sensitive mission’
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Afghan Americans fearful after Trump order halts refugee program

Afghan Americans fearful after Trump order halts refugee program

  • Almost 200 family members of active-duty US military personnel approved for refugee resettlement in the US will be pulled off flights between now and April
  • They are among nearly 1,560 Afghan refugees who will be taken off flight manifests, according to VanDiver and the official
By Reuters ·

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

  • Offering will be made in two tranches, with 75% made to eligible investors in Oman and qualified institutional and other foreign investors
  • Remaining 25% will be sold to retail investors in Oman
By Reuters ·

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

  • Sir Martin Sorrell said region is leveraging major events to reposition itself on global stage
By Arab News ·

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

  • Sir Martin Sorrell said region is leveraging major events to reposition itself on global stage
By Arab News ·

French Algerian model Loli Bahia celebrates Pharrell Williams’ fashion vision

French Algerian model Loli Bahia celebrates Pharrell Williams’ fashion vision

  • French Algerian model attends menswear show in Paris
  • Williams teams up with Japanese fashion designer Nigo
By Arab News/Reuters ·
Amorim after his shocking claim about Man United: ‘I won’t promise I won’t do it again’

Amorim after his shocking claim about Man United: ‘I won’t promise I won’t do it again’

  • “If you want, I can be delusional and say different things,” Amorim said
  • Amorim’s shocking comment came after a 3-1 home loss to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday
By AP ·