Fears of US veto loom large on eve of UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire call

Fears of US veto loom large on eve of UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire call

  • Saudi envoy expresses hope the US will allow adoption on Friday of resolution drafted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the UN’s Arab Group of nations
  • An 8-member ministerial delegation, led by Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in Washington on Thursday in attempt to rally US support for the resolution
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Update Saudi crown prince reveals urban plan and branding for Qiddiya City megaproject video

Saudi crown prince reveals urban plan and branding for Qiddiya City megaproject

  • He says the city aims to be the foremost global destination for entertainment, sports and culture, and to boost the Kingdom’s economic growth, international standing and strategic position
  • Qiddiya’s branding adopts ‘play’ as its main concept, based on research showing this to be vital for cognitive development, emotional expression, social skills, creativity and health
By Arab News ·

Update US criticizes Israel on Gaza civilian toll as UN to hear ceasefire demand

US criticizes Israel on Gaza civilian toll as UN to hear ceasefire demand

  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: ‘It remains imperative that Israel put a premium on civilian protection’
  • ‘And there does remain a gap between... the intent to protect civilians and the actual results that we’re seeing on the ground’
By Reuters ·

Kingdom talks human rights in Beijing

Kingdom talks human rights in Beijing

  • The symposium, organized by the Chinese Fund for Human Rights Development, provided a global platform to discuss challenges in the field
By SPA ·

International Philosophy Conference begins in Riyadh

International Philosophy Conference begins in Riyadh

By Hebshi Alshammari ·

Israeli strike kills four pro-Hezbollah fighters in Syria: monitor

Israeli strike kills four pro-Hezbollah fighters in Syria: monitor

  • The four fighters “working on behalf of Hezbollah” were killed in Madinat Al-Baath town in the province of Quneitra
  • The monitor was unable however to confirm if the combatants were Syrian or not, but they were not part of the Syrian army
By AFP ·

UK hits rights abusers with sanctions

UK hits rights abusers with sanctions

  • Five individuals in the Iranian judiciary, security forces and Tehran public transport system face curbs
  • Eight people in Syria face restrictions for “complicity in atrocities against the Syrian people”
By AFP ·

Israel says Reuters journalist Abdallah was in a combat zone when he was killed

Israel says Reuters journalist Abdallah was in a combat zone when he was killed

  • According to Reuters’ report, Israel’s attack that killed Issam Abdallah and the injury of six reporters was likely intentional, amount to war crime
  • Lebanon filed case to UN Security Council
By Arab News ·

Israel says Reuters journalist Abdallah was in a combat zone when he was killed

Israel says Reuters journalist Abdallah was in a combat zone when he was killed

  • According to Reuters’ report, Israel’s attack that killed Issam Abdallah and the injury of six reporters was likely intentional, amount to war crime
  • Lebanon filed case to UN Security Council
By Arab News ·

Arab artists must collaborate more for global success: Warner music chief

Arab artists must collaborate more for global success: Warner music chief

  • Reggaeton’s rise is an ideal model, says Alfonso Perez Soto
  • Strong domestic market needed to grow globally, he adds
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Rashford must fight for Man Utd place, says Ten Hag

Rashford must fight for Man Utd place, says Ten Hag

  • “Rashford is an incredible, good player,” Ten Hag said on Friday
  • “You can’t do it with 11 players, he can’t play every game”
By AFP ·