Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ plan marks a sharp break from US policy

Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ plan marks a sharp break from US policy

  • Trump spoke of permanently displacing Palestinians from the war-devastated Gaza Strip, expressing his desire to transform the Palestinian territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
By AFP ·

Former Saudi ambassador to the US Prince Turki Al-Faisal speaks to CNN international anchor Christiane Amanpour. (Screenshot) video

Former Saudi ambassador to US condemns Trump’s ‘mad ethnic cleansing plan’ for Gaza

  • Prince Turki Al-Faisal says proposed resettlement of Palestinians would lead to more bloodshed
  • Warns US leader will receive ’an earful’ from Saudi leadership if he visits Kingdom
By Arab News ·

Nothing wrong in Donald Trump’s idea to displace Palestinians from Gaza, says Netanyahu

Nothing wrong in Donald Trump’s idea to displace Palestinians from Gaza, says Netanyahu

  • They can leave, they can then come back, they can relocate and come back, the Israeli PM tells Fox News
  • Press Secretary Leavitt said in a briefing with reporters in Washington that Gaza is “a demolition site” and referenced footage of the devastation.
By Reuters - AP ·

Saudi Arabia elected member of executive committee of IAACA

Saudi Arabia elected member of executive committee of IAACA

  • Saudi Arabia, represented by Nazaha’s President Mazin Al-Kahmous, was elected as a member of the executive committee of the IAACA
  • Al-Kahmous praised the vital role of the IAACA in promoting international cooperation, transparency, and integrity across nations
By Arab News ·

UAE Sheikha Fatima’s aid ship for Palestinians in Gaza arrives at Al-Arish Port

UAE Sheikha Fatima’s aid ship for Palestinians in Gaza arrives at Al-Arish Port

  • Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak is a prominent advocate for women’s education and children’s well-being
  • Ship carries 5,800 tons of humanitarian supplies, including food, shelter, medical essentials
By Arab News ·

In this aerial view a cargo ship enters the Panama Canal on the Pacific Ocean side in Panama City on February 4, 2025. (AFP)

Panama president decries US ‘lies’ about canal fees

  • Allegations are latest point of tension between countries which have clashed over the canal since Trump claimed waterway had effectively been taken over by China
By Reuters ·

PIF’s SIRC, Germany’s Concord Blue to launch first phase of sewage to renewable hydrogen station

PIF’s SIRC, Germany’s Concord Blue to launch first phase of sewage to renewable hydrogen station

  • Both parties will offer innovative solutions that contribute to environmental sustainability and promote the circular carbon economy
  • Plan will see around 100 million tonnes of waste recycled annually
By REEM WALID  ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·

Spain's Supreme Court clears new soccer chief of malfeasance

Spain's Supreme Court clears new soccer chief of malfeasance

  • The decision saves the RFEF from further embarrassment and the need for a new election
  • The Supreme Court said in its ruling that the decision to grant a new subsidy for works not initially foreseen did not constitute the crime of malfeasance
By Reuters ·