Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan speaks at the WEF in Davos on January 21, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia’s FM announces landmark visit to Lebanon

  • The one-day trip on Thursday will mark the first visit by a high-ranking Saudi official to Lebanon since 2015
  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan welcomed the potential formation of a new government but emphasized the need for real reforms
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Israel launches ‘significant’ military operation in West Bank, at least 9 Palestinians killed

Israel launches ‘significant’ military operation in West Bank, at least 9 Palestinians killed

  • “We are acting systematically and resolutely against the Iranian axis wherever it extends its arms – in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Judea and Samaria,” Netanyahu said
  • The military said soldiers, police and intelligence services had begun a counter-terrorism operation in Jenin
By Reuters ·

Update Israel army chief resigns over October 7 ‘failure’

Israel army chief resigns over October 7 ‘failure’

  • Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said he was stepping down “due to my acknowledgement of responsibility for the (military’s) failure on October 7”
  • Shortly after his announcement, Major General Yaron Finkelman also resigned
By AFP ·

Saudi deputy minister meets newly appointed Bangladesh ambassador

Saudi deputy minister meets newly appointed Bangladesh ambassador

  • Al-Sati wished the ambassador success in his new role
By Arab News ·

Turkiye arrests leader of far-right party on charges of inciting violence through social media

Turkiye arrests leader of far-right party on charges of inciting violence through social media

  • Ozdag, a 63-year-old former academic, is an outspoken critic of Turkiye’s refugee policies and has called for the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees
By AP ·

22 states sue to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship

22 states sue to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship

  • The White House said it’s ready to face the states in court and called the lawsuits “nothing more than an extension of the Left’s resistance”
By AP ·

UAE’s economy minister says Middle East desires ‘more peace’ as US President Trump takes charge

UAE’s economy minister says Middle East desires ‘more peace’ as US President Trump takes charge

  • Abdulla bin Touq Al-Marri speaks of need to strengthen historic ties with US
  • GCC region has experienced significant economic growth over past 50 years
  • Emirati minister spoke on panel addressing geopolitical, environmental issues
  • Minister shares hopes of Dubai becoming ‘20-minute commute’ city
By Mustafa Abu Sneineh ·

Saudi Arabia raises $990m in sukuk issuances for January

Saudi Arabia raises $990m in sukuk issuances for January

By Nirmal Narayanan ·

ESG sukuk set to cross $50bn in 2025: Fitch Ratings

ESG sukuk set to cross $50bn in 2025: Fitch Ratings

By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Lebanese social entrepreneur among Schwab Foundation awardees at WEF

Lebanese social entrepreneur among Schwab Foundation awardees at WEF

  • Aline Sara, co-founder of NaTakallam (Arabic for “we speak”), has been enabling refugees and other conflict-affected people to earn an income online
By Arab News ·

Lebanese social entrepreneur among Schwab Foundation awardees at WEF

Lebanese social entrepreneur among Schwab Foundation awardees at WEF

  • Aline Sara, co-founder of NaTakallam (Arabic for “we speak”), has been enabling refugees and other conflict-affected people to earn an income online
By Arab News ·