Polls in swing states begin to close as sharply divided America chooses between Harris and Trump

Polls in swing states begin to close as sharply divided America chooses between Harris and Trump

  • Tens of millions of voters were expected to cast their ballots Tuesday, on top of the 83 million who have already voted early, and both candidates put in a final word to try to sway the last undecided voters
By AP ·

Update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attend a press conference on October 28, 2023

Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses defense minister in surprise announcement

  • Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza
By AP ·

Update Israeli strikes in Gaza, West Bank leave dozens dead

Israeli strikes in Gaza, West Bank leave dozens dead

  • Airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 30, Palestinian medics and media say
  • Israeli military says it ‘eliminated terrorists’ in latest operations
By Arab News - Agencies ·

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan receives Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji in Port Sudan.

Sudan’s army chief receives Saudi deputy foreign minister in Port Sudan

  • During the meeting, Al-Khuraiji stressed the keenness of the Kingdom’s leadership on restoring security and stability in Sudan
By Arab News ·

‘Bulldozer’ Katz, long-time ally of Israel’s Netanyahu

‘Bulldozer’ Katz, long-time ally of Israel’s Netanyahu

  • Katz, 69, labelled by Israeli media as a “bulldozer” for his direct and sometimes abrasive style, is considered both close and loyal to Netanyahu
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Government Buildings in Dublin are pictured on October 10, 2023. (AFP file photo)

Ireland approves Palestinian ambassador for first time

  • Spain and Norway recognised a Palestinian state the same day as Ireland, with Slovenia following a week later, drawing retaliatory moves from Israel
By AFP ·

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

  • Over 100 employees demand corporation ‘recommit to fairness, accuracy and impartiality’
  • Letter signed by more than 230 figures in UK’s media industry, other sectors
By Arab News ·

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

  • Over 100 employees demand corporation ‘recommit to fairness, accuracy and impartiality’
  • Letter signed by more than 230 figures in UK’s media industry, other sectors
By Arab News ·

Special Saudi Arabia unveils major film production hub in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia unveils major film production hub in Riyadh

  • Al-Hisn Big Time Studios to boost local, regional content creation with advanced production resources
  • Project area covers 300,000 sq. meters and includes a production village with metalworking and carpentry workshops, as well as costume design facilities
By Rahaf Jambi ·
Ruthless Liverpool spoil Alonso’s return to Anfield

Ruthless Liverpool spoil Alonso’s return to Anfield

  • Leverkusen remain on seven points from their opening four Champions League matches after another sobering night for their ambitions to match the heights they hit last season
By AFP ·