video Update At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel scraps ceasefire, orders evacuations

At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel scraps ceasefire, orders evacuations

  • Medics say Israeli strikes targeted several houses in northern and southern areas of the Gaza Strip
  • Since Tuesday, airstrikes have killed 510 Palestinians, with more than half of them women and children
video By Reuters ·

Update Israel says it intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen

Israel says it intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen

  • There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the launch, but it comes after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis had threatened to escalate attacks in support of Palestinians
By AFP ·

Houthi militant media reports fresh US strikes on Yemen

Houthi militant media reports fresh US strikes on Yemen

  • Four strikes hit Hodeida governorate on the Red Sea
  • The Houthis have reported several rounds of US attacks since Saturday
By AFP ·

How AI is transforming music discovery and production in Saudi Arabia

How AI is transforming music discovery and production in Saudi Arabia

  • AI is creating new music experiences while preserving the Kingdom’s musical heritage through initiatives like MusiqAI
  • MDLBEAST Records, another Saudi initiative, leverages AI tools to spark creativity in music production
By JASMINE BAGER & HAJAR ALQUSAYER ·

EU presses on with steel ‘porcupine strategy’ for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support

EU presses on with steel ‘porcupine strategy’ for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support

  • The 27-nation bloc aims to build the Ukrainian armed forces and defense industry into an even more formidable opponent
  • With the UK and other partners, some European countries are also working on a deterrence force to police any future peace
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 ·

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 ·

'Makkah Gate' - Rana Alsaggaf

Saudi artist Rana Alsaggaf: ‘I hope my work inspires people to explore these places’ 

  • The Saudi artist’s sketches of landmarks from her homeland are on display at the Islamic Arts Biennale
By Nada Hameed ·
Saudi Arabia back on track for World Cup after victory over 10-man China

Saudi Arabia back on track for World Cup after victory over 10-man China

  • Salem Al-Dawsari’s goal early in the second half moved Herve Renard’s men into 3rd spot in their qualifying group, a point behind 2nd-place Australia
  • The Aussies’ 5-1 win over Indonesia earlier in the day put more pressure on the Saudis, who had picked up only 2 points from their past 4 games
By John Duerden ·