Fears of US veto loom large on eve of UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire call

Fears of US veto loom large on eve of UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire call

  • Saudi envoy expresses hope the US will allow adoption on Friday of resolution drafted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the UN’s Arab Group of nations
  • An 8-member ministerial delegation, led by Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in Washington on Thursday in attempt to rally US support for the resolution
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Update Saudi crown prince reveals urban plan and branding for Qiddiya City megaproject video

Saudi crown prince reveals urban plan and branding for Qiddiya City megaproject

  • He says the city aims to be the foremost global destination for entertainment, sports and culture, and to boost the Kingdom’s economic growth, international standing and strategic position
  • Qiddiya’s branding adopts ‘play’ as its main concept, based on research showing this to be vital for cognitive development, emotional expression, social skills, creativity and health
By Arab News ·

Update US criticizes Israel on Gaza civilian toll as UN to hear ceasefire demand

US criticizes Israel on Gaza civilian toll as UN to hear ceasefire demand

  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: ‘It remains imperative that Israel put a premium on civilian protection’
  • ‘And there does remain a gap between... the intent to protect civilians and the actual results that we’re seeing on the ground’
By Reuters ·

Jeddah’s fifth book fair sees 1,000 publishers participate

Jeddah’s fifth book fair sees 1,000 publishers participate

  • Features seminars, poetry readings, workshops on Japanese manga
  • France’s first participation an ‘honor,’ says ambassador Ludovic Pouille
By Nada Hameed ·

Third KSrelief aid ship for Gaza

Third KSrelief aid ship for Gaza

By SPA ·

Kingdom talks human rights in Beijing

Kingdom talks human rights in Beijing

By SPA ·

Hamas says Israel destroyed historic Gaza mosque

Hamas says Israel destroyed historic Gaza mosque

  • Reuters journalists from Gaza identified the minaret in the picture as being that of the Omari Mosque
  • The Omari mosque, named after Islam’s second caliph Omar, is the oldest and biggest in the tiny Palestinian enclave
By Reuters ·

UK hits rights abusers with sanctions

UK hits rights abusers with sanctions

  • Five individuals in the Iranian judiciary, security forces and Tehran public transport system face curbs
  • Eight people in Syria face restrictions for “complicity in atrocities against the Syrian people”
By AFP ·

Axel Springer to close Upday in shift towards AI-based news

Axel Springer to close Upday in shift towards AI-based news

  • Upday to close at end of the year, relaunch expected for summer 2024
  • More than half of jobs to be eliminated, company said
By Reuters ·

Axel Springer to close Upday in shift towards AI-based news

Axel Springer to close Upday in shift towards AI-based news

  • Upday to close at end of the year, relaunch expected for summer 2024
  • More than half of jobs to be eliminated, company said
By Reuters ·

Arab artists must collaborate more for global success: Warner music chief

Arab artists must collaborate more for global success: Warner music chief

  • Reggaeton’s rise is an ideal model, says Alfonso Perez Soto
  • Strong domestic market needed to grow globally, he adds
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Rashford must fight for Man Utd place, says Ten Hag

Rashford must fight for Man Utd place, says Ten Hag

  • “Rashford is an incredible, good player,” Ten Hag said on Friday
  • “You can’t do it with 11 players, he can’t play every game”
By AFP ·