Update Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fueling fears of exodus into Egypt

Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fueling fears of exodus into Egypt

  • Palestinians describe growing desperation for food
  • Israel says dozens of Hamas fighters surrendered in recent days
  • Freed hostage fears for life of her partner held by Hamas
By Reuters ·

Palestinians go on strike over Gaza onslaught

Palestinians go on strike over Gaza onslaught

  • Many Palestinians took part and rallies were staged in the West Bank
  • In Lebanon, public institutions, banks, schools and universities closed in a nationwide strike in solidarity with Gaza and southern border areas
By AFP ·

Update UN General Assembly meets Tuesday to discuss Gaza

UN General Assembly meets Tuesday to discuss Gaza

  • The General Assembly, whose resolutions are nonbinding, could vote on a text for a ceasefire resolution at the meeting
By AFP ·

Sustainable alternative to traditional charcoal gains popularity in Saudi Arabia photos

Sustainable alternative to traditional charcoal gains popularity in Saudi Arabia

  • Repurposing olive byproducts supports local economies, contributes to environmental conservation
By Nada Hameed ·

Jordanian companies receive over $40m in government grants

Jordanian companies receive over $40m in government grants

  • Fifty-four of these companies are led by women, and seven are getting ready to export for the first time
By Arab News ·

Special Pakistan rejects Indian Supreme Court decision to uphold revocation of Kashmir’s special status

Pakistan rejects Indian Supreme Court decision to uphold revocation of Kashmir’s special status

  • Authorities vow to petition heads of the UN and Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the EU Parliament, on the issue
  • India and Pakistan each rule parts of Kashmir but claim it in full; India in 2019 revoked the special status of the part it controls and split it into two federal territories
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 bln Tokopedia investment

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 bln Tokopedia investment

  • Acquisition is driven by Indonesia's ban on online shopping through social media platforms
  • TikTok will assume control of Tokopedia, GoTo’s e-commerce unit, during a pilot period in consultation with regulators
By Reuters ·

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 bln Tokopedia investment

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 bln Tokopedia investment

  • Acquisition is driven by Indonesia's ban on online shopping through social media platforms
  • TikTok will assume control of Tokopedia, GoTo’s e-commerce unit, during a pilot period in consultation with regulators
By Reuters ·

Al-Majaridah Winter Festival draws 30,000 visitors

Al-Majaridah Winter Festival draws 30,000 visitors

  • Festival’s recreational activities include theatrical shows and competitions for children, with folk groups presenting popular shows, such as the Ardah dance
  • A honey festival was held in the exhibition hall on Art Street, in which 41 exhibitors, including beekeepers and honey producers, took part
By Arab News ·
Crown prince, Olympics chief meet in Riyadh

Crown prince, Olympics chief meet in Riyadh

  • Thomas Bach praised Saudi Arabia’s inclusion of more women in sport and leading positions within the sporting movement
By Arab News ·