video Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi crown prince receives US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh

  • Rubio was received by the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan earlier on Monday
video By Arab News ·

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should go for a “complete conquest” of Gaza. (File/AFP)

Israel minister says Hamas must leave Gaza, surrender arms

  • “If Hamas refuses this ultimatum, Israel will open the gates of hell,” said Smotrich, echoing an expression used by both Trump and Netanyahu
By AFP ·

Update Israeli army forces patrol in the village of Kfarshuba in southern Lebanon on February 17, 2025. (AFP)

Israeli troops to remain in 5 Lebanese positions after Tuesday deadline

  • President calls on ceasefire brokers to ‘fulfill responsibilities’ and ensure total withdrawal
  • Drone strike kills Hamas military commander in south Lebanon
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

UK science minister visits King Faisal Specialist Hospital’s heart center

UK science minister visits King Faisal Specialist Hospital’s heart center

  • Peter Kyle meets medical team responsible for world’s first fully robotic heart transplant
  • Visit follows global recognition of KFSHRC’s medical standing, groundbreaking innovations
By Arab News ·

Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza, countering Trump’s call to depopulate the territory

Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza, countering Trump’s call to depopulate the territory

  • The proposal comes after an international uproar over Trump’s call for the removal of Gaza’s population of some 2 million Palestinians
  • Egyptian officials have been discussing the plan with European diplomats as well as with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
By AP ·

Russia frees American prisoner ahead of talks with US, New York Times reports

Russia frees American prisoner ahead of talks with US, New York Times reports

  • Kalob Byers Wayne, 28, had been detained at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport during a baggage check on February 7, after customs officials found cannabis-laced marmalade in his luggage
By Reuters ·

Saudi minister highlights strong ties as Kingdom and Egypt sign energy efficiency deal

Saudi minister highlights strong ties as Kingdom and Egypt sign energy efficiency deal

  • Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says joint initiatives will enhance regional energy security, sustainability
  • Saudi companies to launch 5 new solar and wind energy projects in Egypt as part of collaboration
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 ·

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 ·

Special Layali Diriyah brings art, culture, global flavors to its 4th edition

Layali Diriyah brings art, culture, global flavors to its 4th edition

  • Host of winter entertainment options celebrate ancient Saudi city’s history, identity 
  • Food, luxury retail, hands-on heritage activities among visitor attractions
By Waad Hussain ·
Kohli, Rohit near endgame as India chase Champions Trophy glory

Kohli, Rohit near endgame as India chase Champions Trophy glory

  • Age is clearly catching up with the duo ahead of India’s first match of the 50-over Champions Trophy, against Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai
  • Despite intense conjecture about their futures India head coach Gautam Gambhir said the two stalwarts will have “massive roles” to play at the Champions Trophy
By AFP ·