Update Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

Family of six among 44 killed as Israel airstrikes pound Gaza

  • ‘We have had enough ... every day there’s death,’ says grieving sister
By Reuters - AFP ·

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman

  • Talks focused on the necessity to stabilize Yemen and 'to allow all Yemenis to live in dignity and prosperity'
By AFP ·

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

  • The World Bank said Lebanon would need around $11 billion for reconstruction and recovery
By Reuters ·

Special How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage graphic

How Saudi Arabia can balance its AI infrastructure and sustainable water usage

  • While AI’s energy demands are widely known, its vast and growing water footprint remains largely out of sight
  • Experts urge early-stage planning and water-smart designs to reduce risk and future-proof AI growth in arid climates
By Ghadi Joudah ·

Tunisia burns sub-Saharan African migrant tents in latest clearance effort

Tunisia burns sub-Saharan African migrant tents in latest clearance effort

  • Many migrants arrived in Tunisia after crossing the deserts of Algeria and Mali, hoping to reach Italy
  • For nearly two years, El Amra town served as informal camps for thousands of the migrants
By AFP ·

Colombian President Petro denies allegation of drug use

Colombian President Petro denies allegation of drug use

  • Former foreign minister Alvaro Leyva, 82, provided no evidence to support his claims
  • 'Put simply, I’ve been slandered,' the Colombian President Gustavo Petro said
By Reuters ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

Israeli Foreign Ministry backtracks on message of condolence over Pope Francis’ death

  • Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
  • Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
By Arab News ·

Sri Lanka Buddhists overwhelm city in bid to see Buddha's sacred tooth

Sri Lanka Buddhists overwhelm city in bid to see Buddha's sacred tooth

  • Four people died and hundreds fell sick while waiting in lengthy queues to see a sacred tooth in the city of Kandy
  • Police said 32 buses were turned away because the city had run out of parking space
By AFP ·
Australia’s Hazlewood steers Bengaluru to win over Rajasthan

Australia’s Hazlewood steers Bengaluru to win over Rajasthan

  • Chasing 206 to win after Bengaluru’s 205-5, Rajasthan looked comfortable before Dhruv Jurel was dismissed by Hazlewood
  • Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli hit a 42-ball 70 to steer Bengaluru to a par score on a batting friendly Bengaluru wicket
By AFP ·