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 ·

Update Lebanese army deploys to border after Israeli withdrawal excludes 5 sites

Lebanese army deploys to border after Israeli withdrawal excludes 5 sites

  • Top Lebanese official to use any means necessary to liberate every inch occupied by Israel
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

KSrelief organizes training in Aden on cholera, infection controls

KSrelief organizes training in Aden on cholera, infection controls

  • 170 doctors, nurses and healthcare workers from across Yemen receive training
By Arab News ·

Netanyahu appoints adviser with Trump ties to lead ceasefire talks

Netanyahu appoints adviser with Trump ties to lead ceasefire talks

  • The US-born Ron Dermer is a Cabinet minister who’s widely seen as Netanyahu’s closest adviser.
  • Dermer currently serves as Israel’s strategic affairs minister
By AP ·

Kremlin says Putin and Trump could meet before end of February, agencies report

Kremlin says Putin and Trump could meet before end of February, agencies report

  • The talks in Riyadh were the first time US and Russian officials met to discuss ways to halt the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two
  • Kyiv has said it will not accept any deal imposed without its consent
By Reuters ·

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 ·