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 ·

UAE president discusses Gaza with Donald Trump, reviews recent bilateral agreements

UAE president discusses Gaza with Donald Trump, reviews recent bilateral agreements

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed reiterates to his US counterpart the UAE’s commitment to a 2-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
  • The leaders also review the outcomes of the official visit to Washington last week by the UAE’s national security adviser
By Arab News ·

Appeals court allows Trump administration to suspend approval of new refugees amid lawsuit

Appeals court allows Trump administration to suspend approval of new refugees amid lawsuit

  • Despite long-standing support from both major political parties for accepting thoroughly vetted refugees, the program has become politicized in recent years
By AP ·

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 ·