video Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi crown prince meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh

  • Rubio was received by the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan earlier on Monday
video By Arab News ·

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should go for a “complete conquest” of Gaza. (File/AFP)

Israel minister says Hamas must leave Gaza, surrender arms

  • “If Hamas refuses this ultimatum, Israel will open the gates of hell,” said Smotrich, echoing an expression used by both Trump and Netanyahu
By AFP ·

Update Israeli army forces patrol in the village of Kfarshuba in southern Lebanon on February 17, 2025. (AFP)

Israeli troops to remain in 5 Lebanese positions after Tuesday deadline

  • President calls on ceasefire brokers to ‘fulfill responsibilities’ and ensure total withdrawal
  • Drone strike kills Hamas military commander in south Lebanon
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Syria arrests 3 men suspected of links to Tadamon massacre in which hundreds were executed

Syria arrests 3 men suspected of links to Tadamon massacre in which hundreds were executed

  • Masked, rifle-wielding men moved through hollowed-out buildings, remnants of a war that turned the district into a front line between government forces and opposition fighters
By AP ·

Thousands of Indian investors lose $100 million in Ponzi scheme

Thousands of Indian investors lose $100 million in Ponzi scheme

  • Indian police arrest two individuals after a case was filed against Falcon Invoice Discounting
  • Falcon promised returns of up to 22 percent to nearly 7,000 investors since 2021
By Reuters ·

Saudi minister highlights strong ties as Kingdom and Egypt sign energy efficiency deal

Saudi minister highlights strong ties as Kingdom and Egypt sign energy efficiency deal

  • Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says joint initiatives will enhance regional energy security, sustainability
  • Saudi companies to launch 5 new solar and wind energy projects in Egypt as part of collaboration
By Arab News ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

Special Layali Diriyah brings art, culture, global flavors to its 4th edition

Layali Diriyah brings art, culture, global flavors to its 4th edition

  • Host of winter entertainment options celebrate ancient Saudi city’s history, identity 
  • Food, luxury retail, hands-on heritage activities among visitor attractions
By Waad Hussain ·
Arab star Ons Jabeur fights through pain, but comes up short against Peyton Stearns in Dubai

Arab star Ons Jabeur fights through pain, but comes up short against Peyton Stearns in Dubai

  • ‘I didn’t want to just retire,’ says Arab No. 1 Jabeur, who was appearing at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for first time since 2022, as emirate celebrates 25-year anniversary of its WTA event
By Arab News ·