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 ·

Tension mounts on southern front as Lebanon’s Hamas launches ‘resistance project’

Tension mounts on southern front as Lebanon’s Hamas launches ‘resistance project’

  • Hezbollah now capable of striking deep into Israel, says security source 
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Special Yemen’s govt warns of massive Houthi strikes in Shabwa, Marib

Yemen’s govt warns of massive Houthi strikes in Shabwa, Marib

By Saeed Al-Batati ·

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

Camping in the Kingdom: exploring the untamed beauty surrounding the Saudi capital Riyadh

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

Chinese and Egyptian engineers worked together to design and manufacture the satellite. (Photo: Xinhua news agency)

Egyptian Space Agency announces successful launch of MisrSat 2 satellite from China

  • The Egyptian Space Agency was established in 2018 and aims to build and launch satellites from Egyptian territory
By Gobran Mohammed ·

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 ·
Jota seals top spot for Al-Ittihad in AFC Champions League’s Group C

Jota seals top spot for Al-Ittihad in AFC Champions League’s Group C

  • Jota's contribution means Tigers finish group with five wins and one defeat and can look forward to knockout stages
By John Duerden ·