video A man waves Palestinian flags as Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir Al-Balah in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza confirmed by US, Qatar

  • Large crowds of joyful Palestinians took to the streets in Gaza, cheering and honking car horns
  • Netanyahu’s Cabinet must approve the deal for it to go into effect
video By AP ·

Developing Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday. (Reuters)

Biden, Trump lead international reaction to Gaza ceasefire deal

By Arab News ·

World must keep pressure on Israel after Gaza truce: Palestinian PM

World must keep pressure on Israel after Gaza truce: Palestinian PM

  • Israel must “be shown what’s right and what’s wrong, and that the veto power on peace and statehood for Palestinians will not be accepted … any longer”: Mustafa
By AFP ·

Saudi deputy foreign minister holds talks with Turkish officials in Ankara

Saudi deputy foreign minister holds talks with Turkish officials in Ankara

  • The Kingdom’s Ambassador to Turkiye Fahd bin Asaad Abu Al-Nasr attended the meetings
By Arab News ·

Libyan agency calls for halt to public sector appointments amid rising wage bill

Libyan agency calls for halt to public sector appointments amid rising wage bill

  • About 89 percent of Libya’s labor force is employed in the public sector, the World Bank said in a 2024 report, based on a 2022 survey
By Reuters ·

Pro-Palestinian protesters target military and defense industry recruiters at UK universities

Pro-Palestinian protesters target military and defense industry recruiters at UK universities

  • Activists confront Royal Air Force recruiters at careers fairs in Newcastle, Glasgow, York and Cardiff
  • About 20 defense companies reportedly forced to steer clear of events because of security risks
By Arab News ·

Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed AbouZaid detained on illegal currency trading charges

Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed AbouZaid detained on illegal currency trading charges

  • AbouZaid arrested shortly after being shortlisted for an award at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai
  • It is alleged authorities used the YouTuber’s withdrawal of a large sum of money as a pretext for his arrest
By Arab News ·

Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed AbouZaid detained on illegal currency trading charges

Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed AbouZaid detained on illegal currency trading charges

  • AbouZaid arrested shortly after being shortlisted for an award at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai
  • It is alleged authorities used the YouTuber’s withdrawal of a large sum of money as a pretext for his arrest
By Arab News ·