Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

  • Israeli military and the Shin Bet security agency announced that they had launched an operation named “Iron Wall” in the area
  • Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to continue the assault
By AFP ·

Update Yemen’s Houthis release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea

  • Crew of 25 included mariners from Philippines, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Mexico.
By AP ·

Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

  • Hamas maintains control over Gaza’s administration and security forces
  • Israel faces dilemma with Hamas’ entrenched power in Gaza
By Reuters ·

Special Saudi Arabia announces new national policy to eliminate forced labor

Saudi Arabia announces new national policy to eliminate forced labor

  • Osama Ghanem Alobaidy: This policy adopted by the Kingdom will ensure the protection of persons living or working in the Kingdom and create a safe working environment
  • Sattam Alharbi: It demonstrates our collective commitment to creating a safe environment for everyone living and working in our country, ensuring their rights are protected
By Lama Alhamawi ·

Italy government under fire for releasing Libyan warlord accused of war crimes

Italy government under fire for releasing Libyan warlord accused of war crimes

  • Justice Minister Carlo Nordio was grilled about the release Tuesday of Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama Al-Masri, during a previously scheduled appearance before the Senate
  • Nordio didn’t respond to several requests for details about the release or demands that he reaffirm Italy’s commitment to upholding international justice
By AP ·

African Union ‘dismayed’ US withdrawing from WHO

African Union ‘dismayed’ US withdrawing from WHO

  • AU’s Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat said he was “dismayed to learn of the US government’s announcement to withdraw” from WHO
  • Trump has repeatedly criticized the WHO over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic
By AFP ·

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

  • Offering will be made in two tranches, with 75% made to eligible investors in Oman and qualified institutional and other foreign investors
  • Remaining 25% will be sold to retail investors in Oman
By Reuters ·

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

  • ‘Despite continued criticisms, people trust human more than robots to deliver the story,” says Mina Al-Oraibi, The National’s editor-in-chief
By Arab News ·

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

  • ‘Despite continued criticisms, people trust human more than robots to deliver the story,” says Mina Al-Oraibi, The National’s editor-in-chief
By Arab News ·