Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

  • Israeli military and the Shin Bet security agency announced that they had launched an operation named “Iron Wall” in the area
  • Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to continue the assault
By AFP ·

Update Yemen’s Houthis release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea

  • Crew of 25 included mariners from Philippines, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Mexico.
By AP ·

Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

  • Hamas maintains control over Gaza’s administration and security forces
  • Israel faces dilemma with Hamas’ entrenched power in Gaza
By Reuters ·

MENA over-60s most at risk of NCDs, researchers say ahead of anti-aging conference

MENA over-60s most at risk of NCDs, researchers say ahead of anti-aging conference

  • Findings were highlighted at an event ahead of the group’s Global Healthspan 2025 summit in Riyadh
  • Event will bring together an international crowd of academics, scientists and stockholders in the global healthspan space
By Arab News ·

Special Israeli army builds wall on Blue Line, reinstalls border cameras

Israeli army builds wall on Blue Line, reinstalls border cameras

  • Israeli army is using the remaining time in the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah to establish control over the Lebanese border area
  • European Council approves $62m aid package for Lebanese Army ‘to carry out its sensitive mission’
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Afghan Americans fearful after Trump order halts refugee program

Afghan Americans fearful after Trump order halts refugee program

  • Almost 200 family members of active-duty US military personnel approved for refugee resettlement in the US will be pulled off flights between now and April
  • They are among nearly 1,560 Afghan refugees who will be taken off flight manifests, according to VanDiver and the official
By Reuters ·

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

  • Offering will be made in two tranches, with 75% made to eligible investors in Oman and qualified institutional and other foreign investors
  • Remaining 25% will be sold to retail investors in Oman
By Reuters ·

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

  • ‘Despite continued criticisms, people trust human more than robots to deliver the story,” says Mina Al-Oraibi, The National’s editor-in-chief
By Arab News ·

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

Trust identified as cornerstone of journalism in AI era, WEF panel hears

  • ‘Despite continued criticisms, people trust human more than robots to deliver the story,” says Mina Al-Oraibi, The National’s editor-in-chief
By Arab News ·

French Algerian model Loli Bahia celebrates Pharrell Williams’ fashion vision

French Algerian model Loli Bahia celebrates Pharrell Williams’ fashion vision

  • French Algerian model attends menswear show in Paris
  • Williams teams up with Japanese fashion designer Nigo
By Arab News/Reuters ·
Australian Open: Ben Shelton will face defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semifinals

Australian Open: Ben Shelton will face defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semifinals

  • “I’m relieved,” said Shelton, who will meet No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy on Friday
  • Sinner looked and played much better than he did — hand trembling, head dizzy — during a four-set struggle against Holger Rune in the fourth round
By AP ·