video Update Gazans cheer as ceasefire takes hold, Hamas frees first hostages

Gazans cheer as ceasefire takes hold, Hamas frees first hostages

  • Palestinians rush to see what remained of their homes after ceasefire takes hold
  • Three Israeli women hostages handed over to Israel by Hamas via the Red Cross
video By Reuters ·

Palestinians trek across rubble to return to their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes hold video

Palestinians trek across rubble to return to their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes hold

  • Many Palestinian found their homes reduced to rubble
By AP ·

Special ‘We believe stability and peace are a prerequisite to prosperity,’ says Saudi minister of economy ahead of WEF

‘We believe stability and peace are a prerequisite to prosperity,’ says Saudi minister of economy ahead of WEF

  • Global economy needs a more stable Middle East, Faisal Alibrahim said ahead of World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos
  • The Saudi minister of economy and planning discussed FDI inflow, giga-projects and need for “common ground”
By Reina Takla ·

Special Afghanistan blames US invasion, sanctions for environmental damage, delayed climate action

Afghanistan blames US invasion, sanctions for environmental damage, delayed climate action

  • Afghanistan ranked 7th on global index of countries most vulnerable, least prepared to adapt to climate change
  • Use of bombs and mines during wars destroyed agricultural land, left toxic footprint on environment
By MODASER ISLAMI ·

Special ‘We believe stability and peace are a prerequisite to prosperity,’ says Saudi minister of economy ahead of WEF

‘We believe stability and peace are a prerequisite to prosperity,’ says Saudi minister of economy ahead of WEF

  • Global economy needs a more stable Middle East, Faisal Alibrahim said ahead of World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos
  • The Saudi minister of economy and planning discussed FDI inflow, giga-projects and need for “common ground”
By Reina Takla ·

Update TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users video

TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users

  • TikTok thanks Donald Trump, who says he plans to give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer
  • Popular video-sharing platform went dark in US in response to new law
By AP ·

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·

Update TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users video

TikTok says it’s in the process of restoring service to US users

  • TikTok thanks Donald Trump, who says he plans to give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer
  • Popular video-sharing platform went dark in US in response to new law
By AP ·

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·

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Review: ‘A Man on the Inside’ – comedy series on Netflix

  • Dressed in impeccably pressed suits and armed with plenty of trivia about architecture, he saunters in, shyly at first, then begins to find his footing
By Jasmine Bager ·
Hatton holds nerve to clinch Dubai title from Hillier

Hatton holds nerve to clinch Dubai title from Hillier

  • English star makes a 7-footer to secure his eighth European tour title
By AFP - AP ·