photos Special Eritrean diplomat asks: ‘Why is the Sudan conflict not an important issue’ for the UN?

Eritrean diplomat asks: ‘Why is the Sudan conflict not an important issue’ for the UN?

  • Permanent Representative to UN Sophia Tesfamariam urges Africans to strengthen their institutions, find their own solutions in interview with Arab News
  • Candidly discusses challenges facing the continent, underscores need for reforms to make the UN a more effectual organization
photos By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Palestinians condemn US congressional hearing as unfair and misleading

Palestinians condemn US congressional hearing as unfair and misleading

  • Only pro-Israeli figures were invited to the hearing, which discussed a law banning US aid to the Palestinian Authority because it “rewards Palestinians to murder Israeli citizens”
  • Palestinian minister Qaddura Fares said such hearings treat Israel and its supporters as the only sources of information about Palestinian issues
By ALI YOUNES ·

Iraqis who fled Daesh blame political rot for tragic wedding fire

Iraqis who fled Daesh blame political rot for tragic wedding fire

By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia’s transformation akin to Japan’s rise: Ambassador Iwai

Saudi Arabia’s transformation akin to Japan’s rise: Ambassador Iwai

  • Similarities in developments in industry, culture, job creation, and the passion of the people
By Arab News Japan ·

Libya flood deaths expose climate chasm in conflict-hit states

Libya flood deaths expose climate chasm in conflict-hit states

  • Scientists: climate change made the heavy rainfall that led to Libya’s floods up to 50 times more likely and caused up to 50 percent more rain during that period of the year
By Reuters ·

Putin discusses Ukraine war with top Wagner commander Troshev

Putin discusses Ukraine war with top Wagner commander Troshev

  • Putin meets former top Wagner commander
  • The meeting underscored the Kremlin’s attempt to show that the state had now gained control over the mercenary group
By Reuters ·

Three killed in twin Dutch shootings

Three killed in twin Dutch shootings

By AFP ·

Dubai’s Arab Media Forum wraps up with insights into AI-led future

Dubai’s Arab Media Forum wraps up with insights into AI-led future

  • Forum had two key themes: impact of artificial intelligence and influence of film and drama
By Arab News ·

Dubai’s Arab Media Forum wraps up with insights into AI-led future

Dubai’s Arab Media Forum wraps up with insights into AI-led future

  • Forum had two key themes: impact of artificial intelligence and influence of film and drama
By Arab News ·

Saudi U-23 football team reach quarterfinals at Asian Games

Saudi U-23 football team reach quarterfinals at Asian Games

  • Boxer Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi advances to the quarterfinals of the 51kg weight category after winning against Bangladeshi contender 4-1
  • Table tennis players Azzam Alaam and Khalid Al-Sharif defeat Yemeni opponents 3-2 and advance in the doubles competition
By Arab News ·