video Update Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners

  • Swap in keeping with a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending war in Gaza
  • Hamas said 200 prisoners will be freed on Saturday as part of the exchange
video By Reuters ·

Israel delays withdrawal from Lebanon’s southern border

Israel delays withdrawal from Lebanon’s southern border

  • Army Command urges residents to avoid returning to their homes
  • Residents vowed on Saturday to return to their villages, despite an Israeli decision to postpone the withdrawal of its forces
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Italian Prime Minister Meloni begins official visit to Saudi Arabia

Italian Prime Minister Meloni begins official visit to Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·

Rare Vatican artifacts on show at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah photos

Rare Vatican artifacts on show at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah

  • More than 500 historic items, contemporary artworks on display
  • 1685 Nile map’s journey to Jeddah a ‘cultural milestone’
By Jasmine Bager ·

US says it is ‘critical’ that Gaza ceasefire implementation continues

US says it is ‘critical’ that Gaza ceasefire implementation continues

  • Both Republican Trump and Democratic former President Joe Biden have been strong backers of Washington’s ally Israel
By Reuters ·

Special Why child-killer diseases like dengue, cholera and mpox have surged worldwide photos

Why child-killer diseases like dengue, cholera and mpox have surged worldwide

  • Three child-killer diseases witnessed major resurgences in 2024, fuelled partly by climate crises and conflict
  • Poor sanitation, displacement, and war-damaged infrastructure left millions vulnerable to fatal illnesses
By Nadia Al-Faour ·

UAE, India, and China among top destinations for KSA’s non-oil goods

UAE, India, and China among top destinations for KSA’s non-oil goods

  • Strengthening the sector is one of the crucial goals outlined in Vision 2030 initiative
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Pope Francis (R) waves as he leaves the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 22, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis warns of ‘fanaticism, hatred’ in social media

  • The pope’s admonition comes as X, owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of spreading false information while interfering in European politics, in particular for attacking leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starm
By AFP ·

Pope Francis (R) waves as he leaves the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 22, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis warns of ‘fanaticism, hatred’ in social media

  • The pope’s admonition comes as X, owned by Elon Musk, has been accused of spreading false information while interfering in European politics, in particular for attacking leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Keir Starm
By AFP ·