Indian PM Modi lands in Jeddah on two-day official visit

Indian PM Modi lands in Jeddah on two-day official visit

  • The prime minister was invited by Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. 
  • Modi’s plane was escorted by Saudi Royal fighter as it entered Saudi airspace
By Arab News ·

Exclusive Saudi Arabia ‘one of India’s most valued partners, a trusted friend and a strategic ally,’ Indian PM Narendra Modi tells Arab News

Saudi Arabia ‘one of India’s most valued partners, a trusted friend and a strategic ally,’ Indian PM Narendra Modi tells Arab News

  • Says “delighted” to be headed to Kingdom for third visit, expresses “great pride” in India’s relations with Saudi Arabia 
  • Calls Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “strong advocate of our bilateral ties” who is “deeply admired” by Indian diaspora
  • Welcomes deeper integration of Saudi and Indian businesses, particularly in emerging sectors like green hydrogen and technology
By NOOR NUGALI ·

Special Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity

Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity

  • A day before his death, Pope Francis called in his Easter message for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages
  • He was the first pontiff to visit the Gulf when he traveled to the UAE in 2019, where he signed the “Document on Human Fraternity”
By ANAN TELLO ·

Man missing after reported shark attack off Israel’s coast

Man missing after reported shark attack off Israel’s coast

  • Shark attacks have not been reported in Israel for decades
  • Police spokesman Aryeh Doron said that “several findings have been sent for examination“
By AFP ·

Pentagon says leak probe may lead to US prosecutions

Pentagon says leak probe may lead to US prosecutions

  • Hegseth left open the possibility that individuals could be exonerated
  • “We said enough is enough. We’re going to launch a leak investigation,” he said
By Reuters ·

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

  • Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
  • ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
By Arab News ·

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

  • Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
  • ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
By Arab News ·

Chances of Alonso staying in Leverkusen ‘50-50’, says CEO

Chances of Alonso staying in Leverkusen ‘50-50’, says CEO

  • Carro told reporters that “my gut feeling is that it’s 50-50” Alonso would stay
  • “If a team he has played for comes, we would sit down and discuss it and we wouldn’t stand in his way”
By AFP ·