Update Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

  • Bus carrying released Palestinian prisoners from Israel’s Ofer prison has arrived in the occupied West Bank
By AFP ·

US envoy’s anti-Hezbollah stance causes controversy in Lebanon video

US envoy’s anti-Hezbollah stance causes controversy in Lebanon

  • Ortagus told reporters that she believes excitement from the Lebanese diaspora about the future of Lebanon “is largely in part, of course, because Hezbollah was defeated by Israel”
  • Ortagus said she informed Aoun that “we don’t want to look at Lebanon as a donor country”
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

US aid freeze worsening Syria camp conditions: HRW

US aid freeze worsening Syria camp conditions: HRW

  • On January 24, four days after US President Donald Trump returned to power, NGOs linked to the US Agency for International Development (USAID) received a letter asking them to cease all activities
By AFP ·

Seasonal rains transform Saudi Arabia’s Rafha and Hanakiyah governorates into verdant pastures

Seasonal rains transform Saudi Arabia’s Rafha and Hanakiyah governorates into verdant pastures

  • Scenes of camel herds grazing provide a picturesque natural spectacle, showcasing the region's serene beauty
By Arab News ·

Update Fernando Arias, Director General. (X @OPCW)

Head of UN chemical weapons watchdog to meet Syrian leader: authorities

  • The OPCW has asked the authorities in Syria to secure all relevant locations and safeguard any relevant documentation
By AFP ·

Special India’s installed solar capacity surpasses 100 GW

India’s installed solar capacity surpasses 100 GW

  • Growth fueled by local solar module production
  • Country targets 280 GW solar capacity by 2030
By Sanjay Kumar ·

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards hit $53bn in 2024

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards hit $53bn in 2024

  • Year-on-year growth of 25.82%, according to Saudi central bank data
  • Spending power, nation’s economic strength are ‘fueling market growth’
By Dayan Abou Tine ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·