Update Israel says it intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen

Israel says it intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen

  • There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the launch, but it comes after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis had threatened to escalate attacks in support of Palestinians
By AFP ·

Update At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel scraps ceasefire, orders evacuations video

At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel scraps ceasefire, orders evacuations

  • Medics say Israeli strikes targeted several houses in northern and southern areas of the Gaza Strip
  • Since Tuesday, airstrikes have killed 510 Palestinians, with more than half of them women and children
By Reuters ·

Houthi militant media reports fresh US strikes on Yemen

Houthi militant media reports fresh US strikes on Yemen

  • Four strikes hit Hodeida governorate on the Red Sea
  • The Houthis have reported several rounds of US attacks since Saturday
By AFP ·

Ramadan’s spirit of giving reflected in SR1.4bn donation to Saudi housing campaign

Ramadan’s spirit of giving reflected in SR1.4bn donation to Saudi housing campaign

  • The program aims to provide adequate housing for families across the country
  • The donations underscore the Saudi leadership’s commitment to supporting national initiatives
By Arab News ·

Israel says struck military sites in east, south Lebanon

Israel says struck military sites in east, south Lebanon

  • Lebanese state media on Thursday reported Israeli strikes on the country’s south and east
  • Four missiles were fired in the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon
By AFP ·

Ceasefire talks put Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia in the spotlight, so what’s next for the nuclear power plant?

Ceasefire talks put Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia in the spotlight, so what’s next for the nuclear power plant?

  • Zelensky said the discussion with Trump had focused specifically on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
  • It has been under Russian control since the early days of the war, making it unclear what future US involvement could look like
By AP ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·

'Makkah Gate' - Rana Alsaggaf

Saudi artist Rana Alsaggaf: ‘I hope my work inspires people to explore these places’ 

  • The Saudi artist’s sketches of landmarks from her homeland are on display at the Islamic Arts Biennale
By Nada Hameed ·
Russia hopes for ‘return to Olympic fold’ under Coventry

Russia hopes for ‘return to Olympic fold’ under Coventry

  • “We look forward to a stronger, more independent, and more prosperous Olympic movement under a new leader, and to Russia returning to the Olympic podium,” Degtyaryov said
  • One of the major problems Coventry will face will be the return to the Olympic fold of exiled Russia
By AFP ·