UN says Syria fighting has displaced 280,000 so far

UN says Syria fighting has displaced 280,000 so far

  • UN’s Samer AbdelJaber warns that numbers could swell to 1.5 million
  • ‘That does not include the figure of people who fled from Lebanon during the recent escalations’
By AFP ·

Update North Gaza hospital director says Israeli strikes hit facility

North Gaza hospital director says Israeli strikes hit facility

  • Beit Lahia has been the site of an intense Israeli military operation for the past two months
  • The Israeli army has stormed Kamal Adwan on several occasions since the start of their offensive nearly 14 months ago
By AFP ·

Update Thousands flee Homs as Syrian militants push on lightning offensive

Thousands flee Homs as Syrian militants push on lightning offensive

  • Militants have captured two major cities so far and are now thrusting toward Homs
  • Seizing Homs would cut off Damascus from the coast, a longtime redoubt of Bashar Assad
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia, France civil aviation authorities discuss boosting air connectivity

Saudi Arabia, France civil aviation authorities discuss boosting air connectivity

  • Riyadh and Paris aim to increase the number of flights connecting them
By Arab News ·

Update Jordan closes border crossing into Syria, ministry says

Jordan closes border crossing into Syria, ministry says

  • Armed groups had been firing at Syria’s Nassib border crossing into Jordan
  • dozens of trailers and passengers were now stranded near the area
By Reuters ·

Prince William to attend Notre Dame cathedral reopening

Prince William to attend Notre Dame cathedral reopening

  • “The Prince of Wales will travel to Paris tomorrow to attend the ceremony,” the palace
  • Around 50 heads of state and government are expected in the French capital
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia unveils Riyadh Action Agenda to address land restoration, drought 

Saudi Arabia unveils Riyadh Action Agenda to address land restoration, drought 

  • Initiative launched during Agri-Food System Day at COP16 in Riyadh 
By SYED AMEEN KADER ·

Saudi Journalists Association approves draft regulations for Journalists Support Fund

Saudi Journalists Association approves draft regulations for Journalists Support Fund

  • The regulations approved at the meeting — chaired by Adhwan Al-Ahmari — aimed at providing various services and support to fellow journalists across the Kingdom
By Arab News ·

Saudi Journalists Association approves draft regulations for Journalists Support Fund

Saudi Journalists Association approves draft regulations for Journalists Support Fund

  • The regulations approved at the meeting — chaired by Adhwan Al-Ahmari — aimed at providing various services and support to fellow journalists across the Kingdom
By Arab News ·