video Special Frankly Speaking: An American view on Middle East conflicts

Frankly Speaking: An American view on Middle East conflicts

  • Former US intelligence official Norman Roule explains how President Trump’s actions may impact Middle East and whether US can be convinced to back Arab plan to rebuild Gaza
  • Suggests regional actors like Saudi Arabia should take on greater responsibility in fostering stability and resolving conflicts from Syria to Ukraine, Yemen to Lebanon
video By Arab News ·

Update US and Ukraine concluded ‘productive’ talks in Riyadh: Ukraine defense minister

US and Ukraine concluded ‘productive’ talks in Riyadh: Ukraine defense minister

  • Ukraine defense minister says talks aim to bring ‘just peace closer’
  • US envoy upbeat, says Russia’s Putin ‘wants peace’; Kremlin warns of ‘difficult negotiations’
By Agencies ·

Update Palestinian death toll in Gaza’s war passes 50,000 as Israel expands new airstrikes

Palestinian death toll in Gaza’s war passes 50,000 as Israel expands new airstrikes

  • Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas last week when it launched a surprise wave of airstrikes that killed hundreds
  • Israel army tells Gazans to evacuate part of southern city of Rafah
By AP ·

Saudi, Pakistani entrepreneurs honored for contributions to Vision 2030 at Riyadh event

Saudi, Pakistani entrepreneurs honored for contributions to Vision 2030 at Riyadh event

  • The organization aims to unite Saudi entrepreneurs and professionals with the Pakistani diaspora, fostering entrepreneurship, networking, and mentorship for youth while supporting Vision 2030
By Arab News ·

In Turkiye, a vote of confidence for Istanbul’s embattled ex-mayor

In Turkiye, a vote of confidence for Istanbul’s embattled ex-mayor

  • Of 15 million people who voted for Imamoglu, 13.2 mn were not members of the deposed mayor's opposition CHP party, said Istanbul city hall
  • The vote was a long-planned primary organized by the main opposition CHP to choose Iits challenger to President Erdogan
By AFP ·

Russia launches 3rd consecutive overnight air attack on Kyiv ahead of peace talks with US

Russia launches 3rd consecutive overnight air attack on Kyiv ahead of peace talks with US

  • Latest attack came ahead of Russia-US talks in Riyadh to discuss ways to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea
By Reuters ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·