video Update Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza

Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza

  • Under the deal, 33 of some 100 hostages who remain in Gaza are set to be released over six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel
video By AP ·

Special Ban on UNRWA will make plight of Gazans much worse and undermine ceasefire, agency’s chief warns

Ban on UNRWA will make plight of Gazans much worse and undermine ceasefire, agency’s chief warns

  • Philippe Lazzarini tells Arab News we are witnessing a ‘crisis of impunity’ and international humanitarian law is becoming irrelevant in absence of ways to address this impunity
  • UNRWA’s mandate and capacity to provide services ‘far exceed any other entity’ and they could only be transferred to a functioning Palestinian state institution, he says
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Macron stresses need to continue support for Lebanon, protect it from ‘external interference’ video

Macron stresses need to continue support for Lebanon, protect it from ‘external interference’

  • Macron said: “Keeping Lebanon shielded from external interference is a prerequisite for the ongoing implementation of the ceasefire agreement, which was a diplomatic success”
  • Macron also announced plans to organize an international conference during Aoun’s visit to France in a few weeks to “mobilize funding for Lebanon’s reconstruction”
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Special How Saudi Arabia is weaving sustainable practices into its fashion industry graphic

How Saudi Arabia is weaving sustainable practices into its fashion industry

  • Saudi Vision 2030 champions reducing, reusing, recycling, and upcycling clothing, with local designers leading the way
  • Initiatives like Riyadh’s GFX Fashion Swap promote exchanging quality garments to extend wardrobe life and cut waste
By Waad Hussain ·

Israel to free 737 prisoners in first phase of Gaza truce deal

Israel to free 737 prisoners in first phase of Gaza truce deal

  • Those named by the ministry include men, women and children who it said will not be released before Sunday
By AFP ·

Impeached South Korean president arrives for arrest warrant hearing

Impeached South Korean president arrives for arrest warrant hearing

  • Yoon Suk Yeol threw the nation into chaos on Dec. 3 when he attempted to suspend civilian rule
  • Embattled president’s martial law bid lasted just six hours, with lawmakers voting it down
By AFP ·

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

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

  • As the Jan. 19 deadline looms for TikTok’s potential ban in the US, rumors are rife speculating on the future of the video app
By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·

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

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

  • As the Jan. 19 deadline looms for TikTok’s potential ban in the US, rumors are rife speculating on the future of the video app
By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·

A celebration of Saudi Arabia’s artisanal heritage 

A celebration of Saudi Arabia’s artisanal heritage 

  • The Ministry of Culture has designated 2025 as The Year of Handicrafts. Here, Arab News highlights some of the Kingdom’s most significant traditional crafts 
By Arab News ·
Swiatek destroys Raducanu as Sinner steps up Melbourne defense

Swiatek destroys Raducanu as Sinner steps up Melbourne defense

  • Iga Swiatek romps to a 6-1, 6-0 triumph in a statement victory as she pursues a first Melbourne crown
  • Swiatek is a five-time major winner but she has never gone beyond the semifinals at Melbourne Park
By AFP ·