UN says Syria fighting has displaced 280,000 so far

UN says Syria fighting has displaced 280,000 so far

  • UN’s Samer AbdelJaber warns that numbers could swell to 1.5 million
  • ‘That does not include the figure of people who fled from Lebanon during the recent escalations’
By AFP ·

Update North Gaza hospital director says Israeli strikes hit facility

North Gaza hospital director says Israeli strikes hit facility

  • Beit Lahia has been the site of an intense Israeli military operation for the past two months
  • The Israeli army has stormed Kamal Adwan on several occasions since the start of their offensive nearly 14 months ago
By AFP ·

Update Thousands flee Homs as Syrian militants push on lightning offensive

Thousands flee Homs as Syrian militants push on lightning offensive

  • Militants have captured two major cities so far and are now thrusting toward Homs
  • Seizing Homs would cut off Damascus from the coast, a longtime redoubt of Bashar Assad
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia, France civil aviation authorities discuss boosting air connectivity

Saudi Arabia, France civil aviation authorities discuss boosting air connectivity

  • Riyadh and Paris aim to increase the number of flights connecting them
By Arab News ·

Update North Gaza hospital director says Israeli strikes hit facility

North Gaza hospital director says Israeli strikes hit facility

  • Beit Lahia has been the site of an intense Israeli military operation for the past two months
  • The Israeli army has stormed Kamal Adwan on several occasions since the start of their offensive nearly 14 months ago
By AFP ·

Update French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation during a televised broadcast from the Elysee Palace. (AFP)

Macron, defying calls to resign, struggles on in search for stable French government

  • Macron will name a new prime minister within days following downfall of Michel Barnier
  • President laid blame at the door of far right opponents for bringing down government
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia unveils Riyadh Action Agenda to address land restoration, drought 

Saudi Arabia unveils Riyadh Action Agenda to address land restoration, drought 

  • Initiative launched during Agri-Food System Day at COP16 in Riyadh 
By SYED AMEEN KADER ·

Saudi Journalists Association approves draft regulations for Journalists Support Fund

Saudi Journalists Association approves draft regulations for Journalists Support Fund

  • The regulations approved at the meeting — chaired by Adhwan Al-Ahmari — aimed at providing various services and support to fellow journalists across the Kingdom
By Arab News ·

Saudi Journalists Association approves draft regulations for Journalists Support Fund

Saudi Journalists Association approves draft regulations for Journalists Support Fund

  • The regulations approved at the meeting — chaired by Adhwan Al-Ahmari — aimed at providing various services and support to fellow journalists across the Kingdom
By Arab News ·