Rescuers say death toll from Israeli strike on north Gaza home rises to 23

Rescuers say death toll from Israeli strike on north Gaza home rises to 23

  • Gaza’s civil defense agency reported on Friday that the death toll from an Israeli air strike the day before on a house in the north of the Palestinian territory had risen to 23
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Syria’s new foreign minister appears at the UN in his first US visit

Syria’s new foreign minister appears at the UN in his first US visit

  • New flag used by former opposition groups to Assad regime is raised outside the UN for first time
  • European Union has begun to roll back its sanctions
By AP ·

Iran’s FM Araghchi to head to Oman for nuclear talks with US

Iran’s FM Araghchi to head to Oman for nuclear talks with US

  • Abbas Araghchi will be leading a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation for indirect discussions with the US side
  • President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will represent the United States in the talks
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Saudi Signage and Labelling Expo returns to Riyadh

Saudi Signage and Labelling Expo returns to Riyadh

  • Expo runs from May 20-22 at Riyadh Exhibition Center hosting over 150 exhibitors from 15 countries
  • Event will be held alongside newly launched Saudi Paper and Packaging Expo

WFP says has depleted all its food stocks in Gaza

WFP says has depleted all its food stocks in Gaza

  • Entry of all humanitarian aid has been blocked by Israel since March 2
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Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow

Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow

  • Authorities named the victim as General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik
  • Russia’s Investigative Committee said it had opened a murder probe after a Volkswagen Golf blew up
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Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Saudi historical highlights on display at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 

Saudi historical highlights on display at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 

  • Selections from London-based rare-book dealer Peter Harrington’s offering at the UAE fair, April 26 to May 5 
By Arab News ·
Eddie Howe ‘not 100 percent’ on Newcastle return after pneumonia

Eddie Howe ‘not 100 percent’ on Newcastle return after pneumonia

  • Newcastle boss went into hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for several days
  • He missed his side’s Premier League fixtures against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa
By AFP ·