Update Ukrainian President Zelensky, US President Trump and Russian President Putin. (AFP/AP)

Saudi Arabia praises US-Russia call, welcomes possible summit in Kingdom

  • Foreign ministry statement reaffirmed Kingdom’s commitment to mediating resolution to war in Ukraine
By Arab News ·

Hariri returns to politics, backs PM Salam, calls for unity

Hariri returns to politics, backs PM Salam, calls for unity

  • This comes after a three-year suspension of his political engagement and that of his party
  • Hariri affirmed that the party, founded by his late father, “will continue, rooted in adherence to the Taif Constitution, state-building, reconstruction, and institutional development”
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Turkiye’s Erdogan says US making “wrong calculations” in Mideast

Turkiye’s Erdogan says US making “wrong calculations” in Mideast

  • Erdogan said he expected Trump to realize his election campaign promises of taking steps for peace, rather than create new conflicts
By Reuters ·

Next Hamza Arabic language test to take place on Sunday

Next Hamza Arabic language test to take place on Sunday

  • It will be administered by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, or KSGAAL
By Hebshi Alshammari ·

UN chief calls for end to flow of weapons into Sudan

UN chief calls for end to flow of weapons into Sudan

  • Antonio Guterres: ‘This flow is enabling the continuation of tremendous civilian destruction and bloodshed’
  • UN, along with national and international partners, will launch major humanitarian plans next week
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Mass weddings and singing mailmen as Filipinos mark Valentine’s Day

Mass weddings and singing mailmen as Filipinos mark Valentine’s Day

  • Filipinos go all-out on Valentine’s Day to express love and affection
  • Flower prices at popular marketplaces nearly double on the holiday
By Samantha Beltran ·

Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico threatens to sue Google

Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico threatens to sue Google

  • After assuming office as US president, Donald Trump declared that he was changing the name Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the name Gulf of Mexico dates back to 1607 and is recognized by the United Nations
  • Google has said that it maintains a “long-standing practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources”
By AP ·

Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico threatens to sue Google

Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico threatens to sue Google

  • After assuming office as US president, Donald Trump declared that he was changing the name Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the name Gulf of Mexico dates back to 1607 and is recognized by the United Nations
  • Google has said that it maintains a “long-standing practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources”
By AP ·

British rapper Stormzy criticized for McDonald’s collaboration

British rapper Stormzy criticized for McDonald’s collaboration

  • Chain has faced global boycotts over perceived support for Israeli military with free meals
  • Stormzy launched new meal in UK after deleting pro-Palestine social media post
By Arab News ·
Morocco’s history-making surfer Ramzi Boukhiam believes best is yet to come video

Morocco’s history-making surfer Ramzi Boukhiam believes best is yet to come

  • Two-time Olympian has high ambitions for his sophomore season on the WSL’s Championship Tour
  • Last year was a big one for Boukhiam, not just because of his second appearance at the Olympics
By Reem Abulleil ·