Steve Witkoff, White House special envoy, speaks during a television interview outside the White House, Wednesday, March 19.

US envoy predicts Ukraine ceasefire in ‘couple of weeks’

  • Discussions on a possible deal to end Russia-Ukraine war will begin Monday in Saudi Arabia, Witkoff said
  • “Ukrainian and American teams are ready to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to continue coordinating steps toward peace,” Zelensky wrote
By AFP ·

US strikes hit targets in Yemeni capital, Houthi TV reports

US strikes hit targets in Yemeni capital, Houthi TV reports

  • Three residents said the strikes had hit the Al-Jarraf district of Sanaa, close to the city’s airport
  • Houthis have carried out over 100 attacks on shipping since Israel’s war with Hamas began in late 2023
By Reuters ·

Israeli strikes kill 20, Palestinian medics say, as military orders evacuations

Israeli strikes kill 20, Palestinian medics say, as military orders evacuations

  • Israel on Tuesday launched its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January 19 ceasefire
  • Jordan’s King Abdullah called for the ceasefire to be restored and for aid flows to resume
By Reuters ·

Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs organizes iftar banquets in 61 countries, benefiting thousands

Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs organizes iftar banquets in 61 countries, benefiting thousands

  • Ministry initiative serves iftar meals to 15,000 people in Sudan’s cities and regions
  • Program endorses values of unity and compassion among Muslim societies
By Arab News ·

Thousands join anti-government rally in Jerusalem

Thousands join anti-government rally in Jerusalem

  • Relatives of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza joined the rally outside the parliament in Jerusalem
By AFP ·

Judge is ‘offended’ at DOGE’s tactics but does not pause its takeover of the US Institute of Peace

Judge is ‘offended’ at DOGE’s tactics but does not pause its takeover of the US Institute of Peace

  • The institute and many of its board members sued the Trump administration Tuesday, seeking to prevent their removal and to prevent DOGE from taking over its operations
By AP ·

Internet watchdog says Turkiye restricted social media access after Istanbul mayor’s arrest

Internet watchdog says Turkiye restricted social media access after Istanbul mayor’s arrest

  • NetBlocks reported that users were unable to access X, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok on Wednesday
  • The incident comes after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and dozens of others were detained on corruption charges, which the opposition claims are politically motivated
By Arab News ·

Internet watchdog says Turkiye restricted social media access after Istanbul mayor’s arrest

Internet watchdog says Turkiye restricted social media access after Istanbul mayor’s arrest

  • NetBlocks reported that users were unable to access X, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok on Wednesday
  • The incident comes after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and dozens of others were detained on corruption charges, which the opposition claims are politically motivated
By Arab News ·