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video Update Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 29, 2026. (Reuters)

Bulk carrier near Hormuz Strait reportedly attacked as Iran offers new proposal

  • Iran’s latest proposal to the United States wants issues between them to be resolved within 30 days and aims to end the war rather than extend the ceasefire
  • Trump on Saturday said he was reviewing the proposal but expressed doubt it would lead to a deal
video By AP ·

Lebanon’s former prime minister Fouad Siniora. (Screenshot) video

Frankly Speaking: Negotiating is constitutional right of president and prime minister, says Lebanon’s ex-PM Fouad Siniora

  • Tells Arab News flagship program decision to open talks with Israel should not be portrayed as an act of betrayal
  • Blames Hezbollah for taking Lebanon to war without consent, urges diplomacy, reform and stronger Arab support
By Arab News ·

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent listens as President Donald Trump speaks. (File/AP)

US ‘suffocating’ Iran with blockade: Treasury chief

  • “We are suffocating the regime, and they are not able to pay their soldiers,” Bessent said
  • While Iran has blocked most shipping in the passageway, the US Navy says it is blocking all ships heading to or from Iranian ports
By AFP ·

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In crafts and applied arts, “Hayy Makers” hosted a series of specialized workshops in ceramics and handicrafts. (SPA) photos

Hayy Jameel hosts diverse arts, community initiatives in Jeddah

  • In crafts and applied arts, “Hayy Makers” hosted a series of specialized workshops in ceramics and handicrafts
By SPA ·

Syrian, Egyptian officials discuss regional security in Cairo

Syrian, Egyptian officials discuss regional security in Cairo

  • Talks focused on enhancing economic, trade cooperation while reviewing regional security issues
By Arab News ·

German fertilizer makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout

German fertilizer makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout

  • A third of the world’s fertilizers normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz and the World Trade Organization has warned that the blockade there threatens global food security, particularly in Africa and South Asia
By AFP ·

China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1

China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1

  • Small nation of Eswatini excluded for maintaining formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan
  • Trump tariffs driving some of Africa’s top economies to look for new markets
By AP ·

Locked out: Media organizations renew push for independent press access to Gaza as blockade nears 1,000 days

Locked out: Media organizations renew push for independent press access to Gaza as blockade nears 1,000 days

  • This week, more than two dozen of the world’s most influential media organizations joined forces to demand that Israel lift the restriction
  • Israel has so far fought off legal attempts to force the issue, but organizations argue that justifications are now wearing thin
By Arab News ·

Locked out: Media organizations renew push for independent press access to Gaza as blockade nears 1,000 days

Locked out: Media organizations renew push for independent press access to Gaza as blockade nears 1,000 days

  • This week, more than two dozen of the world’s most influential media organizations joined forces to demand that Israel lift the restriction
  • Israel has so far fought off legal attempts to force the issue, but organizations argue that justifications are now wearing thin
By Arab News ·