Update Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fueling fears of exodus into Egypt

Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fueling fears of exodus into Egypt

  • Palestinians describe growing desperation for food
  • Israel says dozens of Hamas fighters surrendered in recent days
  • Freed hostage fears for life of her partner held by Hamas
By Reuters ·

Palestinians go on strike over Gaza onslaught

Palestinians go on strike over Gaza onslaught

  • Many Palestinians took part and rallies were staged in the West Bank
  • In Lebanon, public institutions, banks, schools and universities closed in a nationwide strike in solidarity with Gaza and southern border areas
By AFP ·

Update UN General Assembly meets Tuesday to discuss Gaza

UN General Assembly meets Tuesday to discuss Gaza

  • The General Assembly, whose resolutions are nonbinding, could vote on a text for a ceasefire resolution at the meeting
By AFP ·

The Riyadh Theater Festival will be held between Dec. 13-24 at Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University. (@MOCPerformArt)

Riyadh Theater Festival to kick off on Wednesday

  • The festival will take place between Dec. 13-24 at Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University
By Arab News ·

Special Strong voter turnout on 2nd day of Egypt presidential election

Strong voter turnout on 2nd day of Egypt presidential election

  • Queues started forming on Monday at some polling stations in Cairo and elsewhere in the country long before they opened at 9 a.m.
  • Polls close at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, with the election results due to be announced on Dec. 18
By Gobran Mohamed ·

UK retailer pulls Pan Am-themed jumper after Lockerbie offense

UK retailer pulls Pan Am-themed jumper after Lockerbie offense

  • Online petition signed by hundreds ahead of 35th anniversary of bombing
  • Flight 103 exploded over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people
By Arab News ·

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 bln Tokopedia investment

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 bln Tokopedia investment

  • Acquisition is driven by Indonesia's ban on online shopping through social media platforms
  • TikTok will assume control of Tokopedia, GoTo’s e-commerce unit, during a pilot period in consultation with regulators
By Reuters ·

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 bln Tokopedia investment

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 bln Tokopedia investment

  • Acquisition is driven by Indonesia's ban on online shopping through social media platforms
  • TikTok will assume control of Tokopedia, GoTo’s e-commerce unit, during a pilot period in consultation with regulators
By Reuters ·

Al-Majaridah Winter Festival draws 30,000 visitors

Al-Majaridah Winter Festival draws 30,000 visitors

  • Festival’s recreational activities include theatrical shows and competitions for children, with folk groups presenting popular shows, such as the Ardah dance
  • A honey festival was held in the exhibition hall on Art Street, in which 41 exhibitors, including beekeepers and honey producers, took part
By Arab News ·
Lluis Cortes unveiled as new Saudi Arabia women’s national team head coach

Lluis Cortes unveiled as new Saudi Arabia women’s national team head coach

  • Former Barcelona Femeni and Ukraine manager unveiled at an official ceremony in Riyadh this afternoon
  • Cortes led Barcelona Femeni to historic continental treble in 2021 and has won the UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year award
By Arab News ·