video US envoy’s anti-Hezbollah stance causes controversy in Lebanon

US envoy’s anti-Hezbollah stance causes controversy in Lebanon

  • Ortagus told reporters that she believes excitement from the Lebanese diaspora about the future of Lebanon “is largely in part, of course, because Hezbollah was defeated by Israel”
  • Ortagus said she informed Aoun that “we don’t want to look at Lebanon as a donor country”
video By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Update Hamas, Israel to begin fifth hostage-prisoner exchange

Hamas, Israel to begin fifth hostage-prisoner exchange

  • The three men set to be released on Saturday are Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami, according to Hamas
By AFP ·

France confident Lebanon can form government representing the country’s diversity

France confident Lebanon can form government representing the country’s diversity

  • The spokesman said that France hopes the Lebanese prime minister will find a formula to resolve the impasse
By Reuters ·

Seasonal rains transform Saudi Arabia’s Rafha and Hanakiyah governorates into verdant pastures

Seasonal rains transform Saudi Arabia’s Rafha and Hanakiyah governorates into verdant pastures

  • Scenes of camel herds grazing provide a picturesque natural spectacle, showcasing the region's serene beauty
By Arab News ·

Update Hamas, Israel to begin fifth hostage-prisoner exchange

Hamas, Israel to begin fifth hostage-prisoner exchange

  • The three men set to be released on Saturday are Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami, according to Hamas
By AFP ·

Rwandan and Congolese leaders to meet over eastern DRC conflict

Rwandan and Congolese leaders to meet over eastern DRC conflict

  • Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has rapidly seized swathes of territory in the mineral-rich eastern DRC
  • The group took the strategic city of Goma last week and is pushing into the neighboring South Kivu province
By AFP ·

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards hit $53bn in 2024

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards hit $53bn in 2024

  • Year-on-year growth of 25.82%, according to Saudi central bank data
  • Spending power, nation’s economic strength are ‘fueling market growth’
By Dayan Abou Tine ·

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 ·

NBA-leading Cavaliers, Thunder roll on with victories

NBA-leading Cavaliers, Thunder roll on with victories

  • A wild ending in Charlotte saw the Hornets hang on for a dramatic 117-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs
  • In Atlanta, the Milwaukee Bucks squandered a 21-point lead early in the third quarter to lose 115-110 against the Hawks
By AFP ·