video Update Three Israeli hostages freed in Gaza, Israel releases 369 Palestinians in exchange

Three Israeli hostages freed in Gaza, Israel releases 369 Palestinians in exchange

  • The truce that began nearly four weeks ago had been jeopardized in recent days by a tense dispute that threatened to renew the fighting
video By Reuters ·

Sudan’s RSF attacks famine-stricken camp as battle lines harden

Sudan’s RSF attacks famine-stricken camp as battle lines harden

  • RSF trying to consolidate control in Darfur
  • Hunger monitor has confirmed famine in three camps
By Reuters ·

Special How Syrians can pursue justice, fast-track peace in post-conflict era photos

How Syrians can pursue justice, fast-track peace in post-conflict era

  • Violence in rural Homs, Hama and coastal provinces flares as new authorities target “Assad regime remnants” in security sweeps
  • Experts urge a transitional justice process, modeled on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, going forward
By ANAN TELLO ·

Update Over 25 held after Beirut attack on UN peacekeepers

Over 25 held after Beirut attack on UN peacekeepers

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Analysis US-Europe differences come to the fore at Munich conference

US-Europe differences come to the fore at Munich conference

By Dr. Amal Mudallali ·

British veterans retrace epic Lawrence trek in ‘living tribute to history’ photos

British veterans retrace epic Lawrence trek in ‘living tribute to history’

  • Team of 5 covered more than 1,000 km across ‘stunning’ Saudi Arabia, Jordan
By Nada Hameed ·

Rubio arrives in Israel on first Middle East tour

Rubio arrives in Israel on first Middle East tour

  • In his meetings, the US top diplomat is expected to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire, which should see the release of remaining hostages and a more permanent end to the war but which has yet to be agreed in detail
By AFP ·

Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first month

Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first month

  • While Trump promised to turn Washington upside down, his moves could have far-reaching implications for thousands of federal employees around the country
By AP ·

Saudi expat remittances surge to three-year high $38.5bn, SAMA reveals

Saudi expat remittances surge to three-year high $38.5bn, SAMA reveals

  • Surge largely attributed to the robust growth of the Saudi economy, driven by Vision 2030 projects
By Dayan Abou Tine ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·