Update Syrian insurgents reach Damascus suburbs as residents flee or stock up on supplies

Syrian insurgents reach Damascus suburbs as residents flee or stock up on supplies

  • Thousands rushed Syria border with Lebanon, trying to leave country
  • Pace of events raised fears of fresh wave of regional instability
By AP ·

Israeli strikes kill at least 29 at hard-hit Gaza hospital

Israeli strikes kill at least 29 at hard-hit Gaza hospital

  • Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya is one of the few hospitals still partially operating in the Gaza’s northernmost province
  • The dead included five children and five women
By AP ·

Update Qatar PM says ‘momentum is coming back’ to Gaza talks after US election video

Qatar PM says ‘momentum is coming back’ to Gaza talks after US election

  • The Gulf emirate, along with the United States and Egypt, had been involved in months of unsuccessful negotiations for a Gaza truce
By AFP ·

Prince Faisal joins Astana track discussions on Syria at Manama forum

Prince Faisal joins Astana track discussions on Syria at Manama forum

  • Meeting held on sidelines of 22nd Doha Forum with foreign ministers from Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, and Egypt, alongside representatives from Iran, Turkiye, and Russia
By Arab News ·

Israel army says assisting UN force in ‘repelling attack’ in Syria

Israel army says assisting UN force in ‘repelling attack’ in Syria

  • “A short while ago, an attack was carried out by armed individuals at a UN post in the Hader area in Syria,” the army said
  • “The (Israeli army) is currently assisting the UN forces in repelling the attack“
By AFP ·

Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens, five years after fire

Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens, five years after fire

  • The 860-year-old medieval building has been meticulously restored, with a new spire and rib vaulting
  • Tourists, who still cannot go inside the cathedral, snapped pictures with the restored building in the background as final preparations for the event went on inside
By Reuters ·

Brad Pitt turns heads at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while filming F1 blockbuster

Brad Pitt turns heads at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while filming F1 blockbuster

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  • Pitt was spotted at the Yas Marina Circuit during Friday’s practice sessions
By Arab News ·
Al-Hilal leave it late in spectacular win

Al-Hilal leave it late in spectacular win

  • The visitors ensured that Al-Hilal endured a frustrating evening at home
  • The champions and their fans were shocked in the seventh minute as Karim El Berkaoui put the visitors ahead
By John Duerden ·