Update Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

  • Attacks come days after US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect
By AFP - Reuters ·

 Shared vision meets ambition as French President Macron begins Saudi Arabia state visit

Shared vision meets ambition as French President Macron begins Saudi Arabia state visit

  • Visit to advance common goal of enhancing cooperation across various sectors in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and France 2030
  • Schedule includes high-level meetings, a visit to Riyadh Metro, Saudi-French Economic Forum and cultural stops in Diriyah and AlUla
By Zeina Zbibo ·

Live COP16: Largest-ever UN meeting on desertification starts in Riyadh

COP16: Largest-ever UN meeting on desertification starts in Riyadh

By Arab News ·

Saudi FM participates in Cairo conference to support humanitarian work in Gaza

Saudi FM participates in Cairo conference to support humanitarian work in Gaza

  • Prince Faisal says crisis has ‘reached an unbearable limit’
  • Kingdom has provided more than 6,600 tonnes of food, shelter, medical supplies, to Palestinians in Gaza since October 2023
By Arab News ·

Special Riyadh forum to address inclusivity in social protection

Riyadh forum to address inclusivity in social protection

By Hebshi Alshammari ·

Jeddah to host Hajj forum and expo in January

Jeddah to host Hajj forum and expo in January

By Arab News ·

UN chief says situation in Gaza ‘appalling and apocalyptic’

UN chief says situation in Gaza ‘appalling and apocalyptic’

  • Urged international community to “build foundation for sustainable peace in Gaza and across Middle East”
By AFP ·

Special Philippine navy tracks Russian submarine spotted in South China Sea   video

Philippine navy tracks Russian submarine spotted in South China Sea  

  • Manila has faced increasing territorial confrontations in disputed waters
  • Russia’s Kilo-class submarines are known to be among the stealthiest  
By Ellie Aben ·

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media
  • Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
By Arab News ·

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media
  • Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
By Arab News ·

Stars Aamir Khan, Emily Blunt to be honored at Red Sea Film Festival

Stars Aamir Khan, Emily Blunt to be honored at Red Sea Film Festival

  • They are receiving the festival’s Red Sea Honoree award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the film industry
By Arab News ·
Special World Football Summit in Riyadh aims to shape future of game regionally

World Football Summit in Riyadh aims to shape future of game regionally

  • Summit comes ahead of FIFA’s official announcement of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup, expected on Dec. 11
  • Jan Alessie: WFS Asia 2024 represents a crucial milestone in the evolution of football business in the GCC region
By Rashid Hassan ·