video Update Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan  speaks to the press, on the day of a meeting on Syria in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia calls for Syria sanctions to be lifted

  • Kingdom’s foreign minister called for the continuation of humanitarian and economic support for Syria
  • He emphasized the importance of respecting the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity
video By Lama Alhamawi ·

Qatar hands Israel, Hamas “final” draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters

Qatar hands Israel, Hamas “final” draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters

  • A breakthrough was reached in Doha after midnight
By Reuters ·

Lebanon’s new president starts consultations on appointing PM

Lebanon’s new president starts consultations on appointing PM

  • Names floated for the post of prime minster, which is reserved for a Sunni Muslim, include current caretaker premier Najib Mikati, anti-Hezbollah lawmaker Fouad Makhzoumi, and Nawaf Salam, presiding judge at the International Court of Justice in the Hague
By AFP ·

Japan govt officials attend Saudi Vision 2030 Ministerial Roundtable

Japan govt officials attend Saudi Vision 2030 Ministerial Roundtable

  • Plan for further cooperation between Riyadh and Tokyo in culture, sports, education and research
By Arab News Japan ·

Brazil startup partners with agro firm to reforest degraded Amazon land

Brazil startup partners with agro firm to reforest degraded Amazon land

  • Deal marks first time re.green restores farmer-owned land
  • Reforestation business booming in Brazil ahead of COP30
By Reuters ·

Police ban pro-Palestine march near BBC headquarters over ‘disruption’ concerns

Police ban pro-Palestine march near BBC headquarters over ‘disruption’ concerns

  • Planned Jan. 18 march was set to pass near a synagogue
  • Organizers criticized decision, saying it ‘rejects the implication that our marches are somehow hostile to or a threat to Jewish people’
By Arab News ·

Police ban pro-Palestine march near BBC headquarters over ‘disruption’ concerns

Police ban pro-Palestine march near BBC headquarters over ‘disruption’ concerns

  • Planned Jan. 18 march was set to pass near a synagogue
  • Organizers criticized decision, saying it ‘rejects the implication that our marches are somehow hostile to or a threat to Jewish people’
By Arab News ·