Update Ukrainian President Zelensky, US President Trump and Russian President Putin. (AFP/AP)

Saudi Arabia praises US-Russia call, welcomes possible summit in Kingdom

  • Foreign ministry statement reaffirmed Kingdom’s commitment to mediating resolution to war in Ukraine
By Arab News ·

Israeli security official says military readying to withdraw from Lebanon

Israeli security official says military readying to withdraw from Lebanon

  • Hezbollah was also expected to vacate its positions in the south, near the Israeli border, during that timeframe
By AFP ·

Turkiye’s Erdogan says US making “wrong calculations” in Mideast

Turkiye’s Erdogan says US making “wrong calculations” in Mideast

  • Erdogan said he expected Trump to realize his election campaign promises of taking steps for peace, rather than create new conflicts
By Reuters ·

Update Ukrainian President Zelensky, US President Trump and Russian President Putin. (AFP/AP)

Saudi Arabia praises US-Russia call, welcomes possible summit in Kingdom

  • Foreign ministry statement reaffirmed Kingdom’s commitment to mediating resolution to war in Ukraine
By Arab News ·

Israel says received names of 3 hostages to be freed Saturday

Israel says received names of 3 hostages to be freed Saturday

  • One of them is being held by Hamas’s militant ally Islamic Jihad
  • Israel had warned Hamas that it must free three living hostages this weekend or face a resumption of the war
By AFP ·

Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security

Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security

  • Britain and France are at the forefront of the effort, though details remain scarce
  • “I won’t get into the particular capabilities, but I do accept that if there is peace then there needs to be some sort of security guarantee for Ukraine,” Starmer said
By AP ·

Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico threatens to sue Google

Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico threatens to sue Google

  • After assuming office as US president, Donald Trump declared that he was changing the name Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the name Gulf of Mexico dates back to 1607 and is recognized by the United Nations
  • Google has said that it maintains a “long-standing practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources”
By AP ·

Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico threatens to sue Google

Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico threatens to sue Google

  • After assuming office as US president, Donald Trump declared that he was changing the name Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the name Gulf of Mexico dates back to 1607 and is recognized by the United Nations
  • Google has said that it maintains a “long-standing practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources”
By AP ·

British rapper Stormzy criticized for McDonald’s collaboration

British rapper Stormzy criticized for McDonald’s collaboration

  • Chain has faced global boycotts over perceived support for Israeli military with free meals
  • Stormzy launched new meal in UK after deleting pro-Palestine social media post
By Arab News ·
Formula E drivers revved-up for podium finishes at first Jeddah E-Prix

Formula E drivers revved-up for podium finishes at first Jeddah E-Prix

  • The doubleheader of races will take place at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Friday and Saturday
By SALEH FAREED ·