Update Israel strikes southern Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

Israel strikes southern Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

  • Beirut’s Haret Hreik area targeted, which followed an Israeli military warning for residents to evacuate
  • The US ramps up pressure on Israel, criticizing the bombing of Beirut
By AFP ·

Update Crown prince oversees signing of Saudi-Egypt council during visit to meet with El-Sisi video

Crown prince oversees signing of Saudi-Egypt council during visit to meet with El-Sisi

  • Prince Mohammed, El-Sisi held discussion session in presence of delegation of both countries
By Arab News ·

Update Fighting escalates along Lebanese border as Hezbollah threatens to strike anywhere in Israel

Fighting escalates along Lebanese border as Hezbollah threatens to strike anywhere in Israel

  • Sheikh Naim Qassem: ‘We have the right, from a defensive standpoint, to target any point within the Israeli entity’
  • Lebanese citizens have received calls from Israeli authorities ordering them to evacuate their homes and other buildings
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Solar companies gather in Riyadh to advance Kingdom’s net zero plan

Solar companies gather in Riyadh to advance Kingdom’s net zero plan

  • “This event shone a spotlight on the impressive initiatives driving the Kingdom and the broader MENA region toward net zero, with both private and government sectors playing pivotal roles”
By Haifa Alshammari ·

Update Israel strikes southern Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

Israel strikes southern Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

  • Beirut’s Haret Hreik area targeted, which followed an Israeli military warning for residents to evacuate
  • The US ramps up pressure on Israel, criticizing the bombing of Beirut
By AFP ·

Italian navy brings first migrants to Albania centre

Italian navy brings first migrants to Albania centre

  • The Italian navy vessel arrived after a 36-hour voyage carrying 16 men from Bangladesh and Egypt
  • Migrants will be settled in prefabricated housing while their asylum requests are processed
By AFP ·

Closing bell: Saudi main index rises to 12,002; trading turnover at $1.96bn

Closing bell: Saudi main index rises to 12,002; trading turnover at $1.96bn

  • Parallel market Nomu gained 474.42 points to close at 25,919.34
  • MSCI Tadawul Index increased by 6.87 points to 1,503.56
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

SVC invests $15m in Vision Ventures to fuel startups 

SVC invests $15m in Vision Ventures to fuel startups 

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Deals worth $28bn across various sectors expected at FII8, says Attias

Deals worth $28bn across various sectors expected at FII8, says Attias

By Reina Takla - Nadin Hassan ·

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Meta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction

  • Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by various plaintiffs accusing the social media companies of designing addictive algorithms that lead to anxiety, depression and body-image issues among adolescents, and failing to warn of their risks
By Reuters ·

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Meta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction

  • Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by various plaintiffs accusing the social media companies of designing addictive algorithms that lead to anxiety, depression and body-image issues among adolescents, and failing to warn of their risks
By Reuters ·