US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, second left, meets with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan, center left.

Russia, US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war, improving ties in landmark Riyadh talks

  • Saudi Arabia hosted the talks between Russia and the US as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance security and peace in the world
By Arab News ·

Arab League summit on Gaza postponed to March 4: Egypt

Arab League summit on Gaza postponed to March 4: Egypt

  • The meeting was called in response to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over the war-battered Gaza Strip
By AFP ·

Family and supporters of hostages protest to mark the 500 days since Oct. 7, 2023.

Israel confirms planned handover of six living Gaza hostages, four bodies this week

  • Four hostage bodies would be returned to Israel on Thursday, ahead of four others next week
By AFP ·

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands in Riyadh. (SPA)

Arab countries welcome Saudi Arabia’s hosting of talks between US, Russia

  • Russia, US agree to start working toward ending conflict in Ukraine
By Arab News ·

Special How Baghdad’s first skatepark reflects renewed focus on the aspirations of Iraqi youth 

How Baghdad’s first skatepark reflects renewed focus on the aspirations of Iraqi youth 

  • The park’s opening aligns with government efforts to engage youth, including job training programs and the creation of Iraq’s first Youth Advisory Council
  • Iraq has one of the world’s youngest populations, with more than 50 percent aged under 25, making youth-focused initiatives critical for stability and growth
By Nadia Al-Faour ·

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge at DOGE, but is advising the president

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge at DOGE, but is advising the president

  • Musk’s exact role could be key in the legal fight over DOGE’s access to government data
  • The Trump administration, on the other hand, says Musk is not a DOGE employee
By AP ·

Experts highlight importance of data in capital markets at Saudi forum

Experts highlight importance of data in capital markets at Saudi forum

  • Industry specialists said that real-time data availability is equally crucial for other participants
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Special ADNOC Drilling eyes $1bn in investments, Gulf expansion plans video

ADNOC Drilling eyes $1bn in investments, Gulf expansion plans

By Reina Takla - MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·