video Update Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners

  • Swap in keeping with a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending war in Gaza
  • Hamas said 200 prisoners will be freed on Saturday as part of the exchange
video By Reuters ·

Israel delays withdrawal from Lebanon’s southern border

Israel delays withdrawal from Lebanon’s southern border

  • Army Command urges residents to avoid returning to their homes
  • Residents vowed on Saturday to return to their villages, despite an Israeli decision to postpone the withdrawal of its forces
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Italian Prime Minister Meloni begins official visit to Saudi Arabia

Italian Prime Minister Meloni begins official visit to Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·

Rare Vatican artifacts on show at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah photos

Rare Vatican artifacts on show at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah

  • More than 500 historic items, contemporary artworks on display
  • 1685 Nile map’s journey to Jeddah a ‘cultural milestone’
By Jasmine Bager ·

Nearly 30 percent of Syrians want to go home, up from almost zero, UN refugee chief says

Nearly 30 percent of Syrians want to go home, up from almost zero, UN refugee chief says

  • Filippo Grandi says "needle has moved" on refugees wanting to return now Bashar Assad has been deposed
By Reuters ·

India is undergoing transformative change, says Indian CG in Republic Day message

India is undergoing transformative change, says Indian CG in Republic Day message

  • India celebrates 76th Republic Day on Sunday
  • Relationship between Saudi Arabia and India continues to thrive
By Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri ·

UAE, India, and China among top destinations for KSA’s non-oil goods

UAE, India, and China among top destinations for KSA’s non-oil goods

  • Strengthening the sector is one of the crucial goals outlined in Vision 2030 initiative
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Pope Francis (R) waves as he leaves the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 22, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis warns of ‘fanaticism, hatred’ in social media

  • The pope’s admonition comes as X, owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of spreading false information while interfering in European politics, in particular for attacking leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starm
By AFP ·

Pope Francis (R) waves as he leaves the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 22, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis warns of ‘fanaticism, hatred’ in social media

  • The pope’s admonition comes as X, owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of spreading false information while interfering in European politics, in particular for attacking leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starm
By AFP ·

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer wows fans in Riyadh  

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer wows fans in Riyadh  

By Lojien Abdulfattah Ben Gassem ·
Atletico Madrid stumble in La Liga again after draw with Villarreal

Atletico Madrid stumble in La Liga again after draw with Villarreal

  • The stalemate, which came a week after a shock 1-0 loss at Leganes, left Atletico one point behind Real Madrid
  • Gerard Moreno, Villarreal’s top scorer in club history, made it 120 goals for the Yellow Submarine in the 25th minute
By AP ·