Fears of US veto loom large on eve of UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire call

Fears of US veto loom large on eve of UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire call

  • Saudi envoy expresses hope the US will allow adoption on Friday of resolution drafted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the UN’s Arab Group of nations
  • An 8-member ministerial delegation, led by Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in Washington on Thursday in attempt to rally US support for the resolution
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Update Saudi crown prince reveals urban plan and branding for Qiddiya City megaproject video

Saudi crown prince reveals urban plan and branding for Qiddiya City megaproject

  • He says the city aims to be the foremost global destination for entertainment, sports and culture, and to boost the Kingdom’s economic growth, international standing and strategic position
  • Qiddiya’s branding adopts ‘play’ as its main concept, based on research showing this to be vital for cognitive development, emotional expression, social skills, creativity and health
By Arab News ·

Update US criticizes Israel on Gaza civilian toll as UN to hear ceasefire demand

US criticizes Israel on Gaza civilian toll as UN to hear ceasefire demand

  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: ‘It remains imperative that Israel put a premium on civilian protection’
  • ‘And there does remain a gap between... the intent to protect civilians and the actual results that we’re seeing on the ground’
By Reuters ·

Saudi FM Saudi meets US Republican senator Lindsey Graham

Saudi FM Saudi meets US Republican senator Lindsey Graham

  • Saudi diplomat discusses Gaza situation with the Republican politician
By Arab News ·

Hamas says captive Israeli soldier killed in clash with special forces

Hamas says captive Israeli soldier killed in clash with special forces

  • Al-Qassam Brigades identify the captive soldier who was killed as 25-year-old Sa’ar Baruch
By Reuters ·

Chinese fighters, weather balloon cross Taiwan Strait a month before election

Chinese fighters, weather balloon cross Taiwan Strait a month before election

  • Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary polls on January 13 and campaigning has kicked into high gear
By Reuters ·

Blinken welcomes Israel probe on reporters killed, wounded in Lebanon

Blinken welcomes Israel probe on reporters killed, wounded in Lebanon

  • Jointly conducted with Airwars, an NGO that investigates attacks on civilians in conflict situations, the investigation found that the attack involved a 120-mm tank shell only used by the Israeli army in this region
By AFP - Reuters ·

Blinken welcomes Israel probe on reporters killed, wounded in Lebanon

Blinken welcomes Israel probe on reporters killed, wounded in Lebanon

  • Jointly conducted with Airwars, an NGO that investigates attacks on civilians in conflict situations, the investigation found that the attack involved a 120-mm tank shell only used by the Israeli army in this region
By AFP - Reuters ·

Arab artists must collaborate more for global success: Warner music chief

Arab artists must collaborate more for global success: Warner music chief

  • Reggaeton’s rise is an ideal model, says Alfonso Perez Soto
  • Strong domestic market needed to grow globally, he adds
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
‘Day of Reckoning’ in Riyadh set to reorder boxing’s heavyweight division

‘Day of Reckoning’ in Riyadh set to reorder boxing’s heavyweight division

  • Several top-10 fighters will clash on Dec. 23, including Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua
By Cormac O’Donnell ·