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Update Lebanon’s US envoy calls for ceasefire during ‘constructive’ rare talks with Israel

Lebanon’s US envoy calls for ceasefire during ‘constructive’ rare talks with Israel

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describes meeting as an 'historic opportunity' as he sits down with the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the US taking part
  • Lebanese government hopes talks will lead to an end to the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
By AFP ·

Update Trump hints at new Iran talks in Pakistan

Trump hints at new Iran talks in Pakistan

  • Trump said second round of Iran talks could happen in Pakistan “over the next two days”
  • Pakistani sources say the first talks were part of an ongoing diplomatic process rather than a one-off effort
By AP ·

Update Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade

Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade

  • Strait traffic remains far below pre-war levels, industry sources report
  • China calls US blockade ‘dangerous and ‌irresponsible’, urges de-escalation
By Reuters ·

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs Tuesday’s Cabinet session. (SPA)

Saudi Cabinet commends heroic role of armed forces in defending country against Iranian attacks

  • Ministers also strongly condemn strikes against the Kingdom and other regional states launched from Iraqi territory
  • They hail launch of domestically developed Shams satellite by Saudi Space Agency during NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first such achievement by an Arab nation
By Arab News ·

Update Canada, UK and other nations condemn killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Canada, UK and other nations condemn killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

  • “Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom ⁠remain deeply concerned by ‌the ‌worsening humanitarian situation ​and displacement ‌crisis in Lebanon”
By Reuters ·

Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight

Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight

  • “There ‌is a lot of, of ‌course, mistrust between Iran and the United States of America
By Reuters ·

IMF cuts MENA growth forecast to 1.1% on Iran war

IMF cuts MENA growth forecast to 1.1% on Iran war

  • Lender warns Mideast war driving up financial stability risks
By AFP - Reuters ·

Google launches Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app across Arab region

Google launches Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app across Arab region

  • Tool allows users to link selected Google apps so Gemini can use relevant information to answer questions, assist with tasks
By Arab News ·

Google launches Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app across Arab region

Google launches Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app across Arab region

  • Tool allows users to link selected Google apps so Gemini can use relevant information to answer questions, assist with tasks
By Arab News ·

Justin Bieber rocks Lebanese designer’s jewelry at Coachella

Justin Bieber rocks Lebanese designer’s jewelry at Coachella

  • Singer returns to stage to headline second day
By Arab News - AFP ·
Ghana hires Carlos Queiroz as head coach ahead of World Cup

Ghana hires Carlos Queiroz as head coach ahead of World Cup

  • Queiroz has World Cup head coach experience with Iran in 2014, 2018 and 2022, as well as with Portugal in 2010
  • At the time of Addo’s dismissal, Ghana were on a five-game ⁠losing streak
By Reuters ·