Update Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says

  • If approved by Israel’s cabinet, the ceasefire agreement would take effect Sunday
By AP - Reuters ·

Update France’s Macron in Beirut to meet Lebanon’s new leaders

France’s Macron in Beirut to meet Lebanon’s new leaders

  • French president’s plane landed at the Lebanese capital’s airport at around 6:45 a.m.
By AFP ·

Yemen’s Houthis to continue attacks if Gaza ceasefire breached

Yemen’s Houthis to continue attacks if Gaza ceasefire breached

  • The Houthis' attacks since Nov. 2023 forced some ships to take the long route around southern Africa rather than the Suez Canal
  • The armed group has also launched missiles and drones toward Israel
By Reuters ·

Slow food movement has a new home in AlUla

Slow food movement has a new home in AlUla

  • Dadan Culinary Arts Centre serves as a hub for eco-gastronomy, blending heritage with a sustainable food system
By Rashid Hassan ·

Aid agencies ready Gaza push but warn of mammoth obstacles

Aid agencies ready Gaza push but warn of mammoth obstacles

  • On the ground in the territory, aid workers worry nothing will be enough to meet the need
  • World Food Programme has enough food for one million people ‘waiting outside Gaza or on its way’
By AFP ·

Special GCC expects India free trade talks to start in 2025 video

GCC expects India free trade talks to start in 2025

  • Secretary general was a key speaker at Kochi Dialogue in Kerala
  • Forum is co-organized by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs
By Sanjay Kumar ·

Security personnel forcibly pick up Sam Husseini and carry him out of the room as he heckles Secretary Blinken.(@ryangrim) video

Journalists berate Blinken over Gaza policy at his final press conference

  • “Criminal! You belong in The Hague,” shouted Sam Husseini, an independent journalist and longtime critic of Washington’s approach to the world
By Reuters ·

Security personnel forcibly pick up Sam Husseini and carry him out of the room as he heckles Secretary Blinken.(@ryangrim) video

Journalists berate Blinken over Gaza policy at his final press conference

  • “Criminal! You belong in The Hague,” shouted Sam Husseini, an independent journalist and longtime critic of Washington’s approach to the world
By Reuters ·

A celebration of Saudi Arabia’s artisanal heritage 

A celebration of Saudi Arabia’s artisanal heritage 

  • The Ministry of Culture has designated 2025 as The Year of Handicrafts. Here, Arab News highlights some of the Kingdom’s most significant traditional crafts 
By Arab News ·
Haaland signs new Manchester City deal until 2034

Haaland signs new Manchester City deal until 2034

  • The Norwegian joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and has scored 111 goals in 126 games for the club
By AFP ·