US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, second left, meets with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan, center left.

Russia, US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war, improving ties in landmark Riyadh talks

  • Saudi Arabia hosted the talks between Russia and the US as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance security and peace in the world
By Arab News ·

Arab League summit on Gaza postponed to March 4: Egypt

Arab League summit on Gaza postponed to March 4: Egypt

  • The meeting was called in response to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over the war-battered Gaza Strip
By AFP ·

Family and supporters of hostages protest to mark the 500 days since Oct. 7, 2023.

Israel confirms planned handover of six living Gaza hostages, four bodies this week

  • Four hostage bodies would be returned to Israel on Thursday, ahead of four others next week
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)

Saudi leadership congratulates Jordan king after successful surgery

  • King Abdullah left hospital on Tuesday after undergoing minor surgery
  • The 63-year-old monarch was admitted earlier in the day for an incisional hernia at King Hussein Medical City
By Arab News ·

Beirut airport to close Sunday during funeral of slain Hezbollah leader

Beirut airport to close Sunday during funeral of slain Hezbollah leader

  • “The airport will be closed, and takeoffs and landings... will halt on February 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. (1000 GMT) until 4:00 pm,” the authority said
  • Qassem at the weekend called for broad participation as a demonstration of the group’s strength
By AFP ·

Senior UK judge slams political leaders over Gaza asylum verdict response

Senior UK judge slams political leaders over Gaza asylum verdict response

  • PM, opposition leader criticized decision to allow in Palestinian family under Ukraine refugee scheme 
  • Sue Carr: ‘It is really dangerous to make any criticism of a judgment without a full understanding of the facts and the law’
By Arab News ·

Experts highlight importance of data in capital markets at Saudi forum

Experts highlight importance of data in capital markets at Saudi forum

  • Industry specialists said that real-time data availability is equally crucial for other participants
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Special ADNOC Drilling eyes $1bn in investments, Gulf expansion plans video

ADNOC Drilling eyes $1bn in investments, Gulf expansion plans

By Reina Takla - MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

Medvedev edges Khachanov in windy Qatar Open

Medvedev edges Khachanov in windy Qatar Open

  • Medvedev, who won the tournament in 2023, scored his first victory over a top-30 player in 2025
  • In match of long rallies, Medvedev did not carve out a break point until the 12th game of the second set
By AFP ·