Above, the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh where talks were held with US mediation to try to reach a ceasefire.

Russia, Ukraine agree to truce at sea and ban on energy attacks

  • The agreements, if implemented, would represent the clearest progress yet toward a wider ceasefire
  • Americans held separate talks in Saudi Arabia with Russia and Ukraine this week to discuss more limited ceasefires on energy and at sea
By Reuters ·

People look at the site of a U.S. strike in Sanaa, Yemen March 24, 2025. (REUTERS)

US airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthis kill at least 2 people, group says

  • The American strikes on the militia, who threaten maritime trade and Israel, entered their 10th day without any sign of stopping
By AP ·

Update Israel kills six in southern Syria, Syrian ministry says

Israel kills six in southern Syria, Syrian ministry says

  • Syria’s foreign ministry said six people had been killed in the attack on Koya
  • It has called for an international investigation into the Israeli attacks on its territory, describing them as a “blatant violation of its sovereignty“

Saudi photographer Sultan Al-Qahtani captures crescent moons, street scenes and family gatherings as central elements. (Supplied

Ramadan through the lens of art

  • Holy month inspires creative process
  • Themes of faith and introspection reflected in artwork
By Waad Hussain ·

Special UN officials call for ‘fast and broad’ easing of sanctions as Syria faces fragile transition

UN officials call for ‘fast and broad’ easing of sanctions as Syria faces fragile transition

  • ‘Some steps have been taken but more is needed if Syrians are to be given the chance to recover,’ the UN’s special envoy for Syria tells Security Council
  • The country faces ‘immense challenges,’ and requires ‘serious international support’ in the form of investment in reconstruction, and funding for humanitarian aid
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Three skiers killed, fourth critically injured in Canada avalanche

Three skiers killed, fourth critically injured in Canada avalanche

  • The four men had just finished skiing in an alpine area on the east side of Kootenay Lake
  • One group managed to race out of harm’s way
By AFP ·

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic

  • Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren said on X the use of Signal to discuss highly sensitive national security issues was “blatantly illegal and dangerous beyond belief”
  • The material in the text chain “contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the US would be deploying, and attack sequencing”
By Reuters ·

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic

  • Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren said on X the use of Signal to discuss highly sensitive national security issues was “blatantly illegal and dangerous beyond belief”
  • The material in the text chain “contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the US would be deploying, and attack sequencing”
By Reuters ·

Depardieu denies ‘groping’ women in France sex abuse trial

Depardieu denies ‘groping’ women in France sex abuse trial

  • Depardieu said he was “not like that” in response to the accusations, adding that “there are vices that are alien to me“
  • “I deny all of it,” he told the court Tuesday
By AFP ·
Swiatek gets extra security after harassment

Swiatek gets extra security after harassment

  • The issue comes after British player Emma Raducanu was targeted by a stalker during last month’s Dubai Open
  • “Security is a top priority,” a spokesperson for Swiatek told AFP
By AFP ·