Update Israel presses ground offensive in southern Gaza, air strikes intensify

Israel presses ground offensive in southern Gaza, air strikes intensify

  • Intense Israeli air strikes hit the south of the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians
  • Operation has transformed much of the north, including large parts of Gaza City, into a rubble-filled wasteland
By Reuters ·

‘We’re going to develop local culture, local talent, build the emerging film industry of Saudi Arabia,’ says Hollywood producer Tarak Ben Ammar video

‘We’re going to develop local culture, local talent, build the emerging film industry of Saudi Arabia,’ says Hollywood producer Tarak Ben Ammar

  • Arab producer who put Tunisia on Hollywood movie map tells The Mayman Show of plans to attract foreign films, develop local talent
  • Veteran filmmaker says creation of more foreign-language TV news channels will help bolster the Kingdom’s international image
By Arab News ·

Day 5 of COP28: Saudi Green Initiative Forum begins

Day 5 of COP28: Saudi Green Initiative Forum begins

  • The 3rd edition of the forum discussed critical sustainability, primarily energy transition, protecting the seas, and unlocking climate finance
By Arab News ·

The rainy season in Riyadh announces with it winter and the start of the camping season. (Visit Saudi/Supplied)

Explore the untamed beauty near Riyadh on a camping trip

  • Adventurers and nature lovers should not miss these spots during winter
By Haifa Alshammari ·

Philippine police identify possible suspects after deadly blast at Catholic mass 

Philippine police identify possible suspects after deadly blast at Catholic mass 

  • Powerful explosion in Marawi killed at least 4, injured 50 others  
  • Daesh reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack late on Sunday
By ELLIE ABEN  ·

Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms

Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms

  • Month of conflict represents deadliest for journalists since reports began 30 years ago
  • Israel authorities said they cannot guarantee safety of media workers in Gaza
By Arab News ·

Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms

Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms

  • Month of conflict represents deadliest for journalists since reports began 30 years ago
  • Israel authorities said they cannot guarantee safety of media workers in Gaza
By Arab News ·

Special Heritage, landscape inspires Saudi artist’s decoupage centerpieces

Heritage, landscape inspires Saudi artist’s decoupage centerpieces

  • Walaa Hosawi will be selling planters, hand-poured candles and more at her booth at the Saudi Feast Food Festival, which runs until Dec. 9
  • Walaa Hosawi: The idea is whenever you purchase anything from my work, you could use it for more than one purpose
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Special Al-Hilal look good in AFC Champions League after another victory

Al-Hilal look good in AFC Champions League after another victory

  • A 2-1 win over Nassaji Mazandaran ensures top spot in Group D
  • Jorge Jesus’ men are looking unstoppable at the moment, even when they rest top-class international players such as Aleksandar Mitrovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
By John Duerden ·