video Update President Aoun, PM Salam form Lebanon government

President Aoun, PM Salam form Lebanon government

  • Salam’s cabinet of 24 ministers, split evenly between Christian and Muslim sects, was formed less than a month after he was appointed
  • Lebanon is also still in the throes of a crippling economic crisis, now in its sixth year
video By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Israeli comments on displacement of Palestinians from their land

Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Israeli comments on displacement of Palestinians from their land

  • Kingdom appreciates ‘condemnation, disapproval and total rejection of brotherly countries’ towards Israeli statements
By Arab News ·

Israel orders negotiators to Doha after fifth hostage-prisoner swap

Israel orders negotiators to Doha after fifth hostage-prisoner swap

  • The fifth exchange since the truce took effect last month came as negotiations were set to begin on the next phase of the ceasefire, which is intended to pave the way for a permanent end to the war
By AFP ·

Sneaker Con features more than 150 brands showcasing curated collections of rare sneakers, fashion items, and accessories.

Meet your sole mate at Sneaker Con in Riyadh

  • Visitors can buy, sell, and trade rare and limited-edition sneakers
By Hajar AlQusayer ·

Real estate mogul Steve Witkoff, Trump’s man in the Middle East

Real estate mogul Steve Witkoff, Trump’s man in the Middle East

  • Though a complete neophyte in the world of diplomacy, Witkoff was named as special envoy to the Middle East only a week after Trump’s election, a reflection of the two men’s close relationship
  • “And this guy knows real estate,” National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, appearing alongside the special envoy, said with a smile
By AFP ·

Trump says some white South Africans are oppressed, could be resettled in the US. They say no thanks

Trump says some white South Africans are oppressed, could be resettled in the US. They say no thanks

  • Trump administration accused the South African government of allowing violent attacks on white Afrikaner farmers and introducing a land expropriation law targetting minority farmers
  • President Ramaphosa’s government denied claims of concerted attacks on white farmers, says Trump’s description of the new land law is full of misinformation and distortions
  • Afrikaner lobby group AfriForum, representing some of the Africaners, thanked Trump but rejected the offer, saying, “We don’t want to move elsewhere”
By AP ·

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards hit $53bn in 2024

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards hit $53bn in 2024

  • Year-on-year growth of 25.82%, according to Saudi central bank data
  • Spending power, nation’s economic strength are ‘fueling market growth’
By Dayan Abou Tine ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·

Sneaker Con features more than 150 brands showcasing curated collections of rare sneakers, fashion items, and accessories.

Meet your sole mate at Sneaker Con in Riyadh

  • Visitors can buy, sell, and trade rare and limited-edition sneakers
By Hajar AlQusayer ·
LIV Golf Riyadh: Cleeks’ Meronk, Rahm’s Legion XIII go wire-to-wire under the lights

LIV Golf Riyadh: Cleeks’ Meronk, Rahm’s Legion XIII go wire-to-wire under the lights

  • The 31-year-old from Poland won his first individual title since joining LIV Golf prior to last season, shooting a 1-under 71 to finish at 17 under
  • Legion XIII won the LIV Golf season opener for the second consecutive season, having captured the title last year in Mayakoba when making their debut as LIV Golf’s first expansion team
By Arab News ·