video Update Saudi crown prince condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza, Lebanon

Saudi crown prince condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza, Lebanon

  • Speaking at extraordinary Arab and Islamic summit in Riyadh, he denounces Israel’s campaign in Gaza as ‘genocide’
  • He also condemns obstruction of aid efforts in Gaza and rejects any diminishing of the role of the Palestinian Authority
video By Arab News ·

Arab and Muslim leaders reaffirm support for Palestinian cause at end of Riyadh summit

Arab and Muslim leaders reaffirm support for Palestinian cause at end of Riyadh summit

  • In closing statement they reiterate their backing for the Palestinian people and the fight for their legitimate rights
  • These include the right to freedom, the right to an independent sovereign state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and the right of return for refugees  
By Arab News ·

Update Israel’s new Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a hand over ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem. video

New Israel FM says Palestinian state not ‘realistic’

  • “I don’t think this position is realistic today and we must be realistic,” the newly appointed minister said
  • A Palestinian state would be “a Hamas state,” Saar added
By AFP ·

A beloved figure in Souq Al-Zal, Abu Radah is known for sharing his love for vintage sounds among locals and tourists alike. photos

Abu Radah and the musical heart of Riyadh’s carpet market

  • How one man’s passion is bringing Saudi musical history to life in Souq Al-Zal
By Waad Hussain ·

Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza, medical officials say

Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza, medical officials say

  • One strike late Monday hit a cafeteria in the so-called Muwasi humanitarian zone west of the city of Khan Younis
By AP ·

China, Russia must fight US ‘containment’: security chief

China, Russia must fight US ‘containment’: security chief

  • Moscow and Beijing have expanded military and defense ties since Russia ordered troops into Ukraine nearly three years ago
By AFP ·

Moroccan court sentences journalist to 18 months in jail for defamation

Moroccan court sentences journalist to 18 months in jail for defamation

  • Hamid Mahdaoui was also fined $150,000 for allegedly defaming the justice minister
By Reuters ·

Moroccan court sentences journalist to 18 months in jail for defamation

Moroccan court sentences journalist to 18 months in jail for defamation

  • Hamid Mahdaoui was also fined $150,000 for allegedly defaming the justice minister
By Reuters ·