Update Syrian insurgents have reached suburbs of Damascus, activists say

Syrian insurgents have reached suburbs of Damascus, activists say

  • The pace of events has raised fears of a fresh wave of regional instability
By Reuters ·

Israeli strikes kill at least 29 at hard-hit Gaza hospital

Israeli strikes kill at least 29 at hard-hit Gaza hospital

  • Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya is one of the few hospitals still partially operating in the Gaza’s northernmost province
  • The dead included five children and five women
By AP ·

Update Qatar PM says ‘momentum is coming back’ to Gaza talks after US election video

Qatar PM says ‘momentum is coming back’ to Gaza talks after US election

  • The Gulf emirate, along with the United States and Egypt, had been involved in months of unsuccessful negotiations for a Gaza truce
By AFP ·

Riyadh festival looks to boost investment in falconry sector

Riyadh festival looks to boost investment in falconry sector

  • Event highlights falconry’s cultural, economic, environmental value
By Arab News ·

Militant leader vows to overthrow Assad and establish new governance for Syria

Militant leader vows to overthrow Assad and establish new governance for Syria

  • Speaking in an exclusive interview with CNN at an undisclosed location inside Syria, Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani outlined his vision for a post-Assad Syria
By Arab News ·

Hundreds of thousands in Ireland and UK left without power as Storm Darragh batters the region

Hundreds of thousands in Ireland and UK left without power as Storm Darragh batters the region

  • Officials sent a rare emergency alert by phone to about 3 million households
  • Major highways and bridges across the country were closed
By AP ·