Update Polls close, Trump edges closer to victory as Harris supporters told to sleep

Polls close, Trump edges closer to victory as Harris supporters told to sleep

  • Polls closed in all 50 states early Wednesday as Trump headed to Palm Beach convention center in Flordia to address his supports
By AP ·

Special Arab America decides as Trump and Harris remain tied in final stretch of election race

Arab America decides as Trump and Harris remain tied in final stretch of election race

  • Recent Arab News/YouGov survey revealed Arab American frustration with US policy in the Middle East
  • In swing states with large concentrations of Arab Americans, their votes have become as valuable as gold dust
By Jonathan Gornall ·

Analysis Why the Middle East will weigh heavily on the new US president’s agenda

Why the Middle East will weigh heavily on the new US president’s agenda

  • From Iran to Palestine, the incoming US administration will face a slew of daunting policy challenges
  • New leadership will have to balance diplomacy with action if it hopes to prevent further regional escalation
By Jonathan Gornall ·

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan receives Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji in Port Sudan.

Sudan’s army chief receives Saudi deputy foreign minister in Port Sudan

  • During the meeting, Al-Khuraiji stressed the keenness of the Kingdom’s leadership on restoring security and stability in Sudan
By Arab News ·

‘Bulldozer’ Katz, long-time ally of Israel’s Netanyahu

‘Bulldozer’ Katz, long-time ally of Israel’s Netanyahu

  • Katz, 69, labelled by Israeli media as a “bulldozer” for his direct and sometimes abrasive style, is considered both close and loyal to Netanyahu
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A week after Spain’s floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for

A week after Spain’s floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for

  • Spanish authorities say that 89 people are confirmed to be missing one week after the catastrophic floods in the eastern Valencia region
By AP ·

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

  • Over 100 employees demand corporation ‘recommit to fairness, accuracy and impartiality’
  • Letter signed by more than 230 figures in UK’s media industry, other sectors
By Arab News ·

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

  • Over 100 employees demand corporation ‘recommit to fairness, accuracy and impartiality’
  • Letter signed by more than 230 figures in UK’s media industry, other sectors
By Arab News ·

Real Madrid, Manchester City both humiliated in Champions League, Liverpool enjoy Alonso’s return

Real Madrid, Manchester City both humiliated in Champions League, Liverpool enjoy Alonso’s return

  • Liverpool moved top of the league phase table with four wins from four games, followed by Sporting and Monaco, both on 10 points after three wins and a draw
  • German forward Nicolas Kuhn scored twice as Celtic defeated Leipzig 3-1 at home, and Juventus drew 1-1 at Lille
By AP ·