Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

  • Israeli military and the Shin Bet security agency announced that they had launched an operation named “Iron Wall” in the area
  • Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to continue the assault
By AFP ·

Special Israeli army builds wall on Blue Line, reinstalls border cameras

Israeli army builds wall on Blue Line, reinstalls border cameras

  • Israeli army is using the remaining time in the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah to establish control over the Lebanese border area
  • European Council approves $62m aid package for Lebanese Army ‘to carry out its sensitive mission’
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Update Yemen’s Houthis release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea

  • Crew of 25 included mariners from Philippines, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Mexico.
By AP ·

Dinner with strangers — the cure to loneliness in Riyadh?

Dinner with strangers — the cure to loneliness in Riyadh?

  • As the city grows, people are turning to novel ways to connect
  • Online platforms offer new opportunities to make friends
By Nada Alturki ·

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani speaks with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair during the 55th annual WEF

‘We need Syria to be a place of peace and development,’ Foreign Minister Al-Shibani tells WEF

  • Syrian FM Al-Shibani calls for sanctions relief and new Gulf partnerships to help aid recovery
  • Syrian FM Al-Shibani calls for sanctions relief and new Gulf partnerships to help aid recovery
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN & ZAYNAB KHOJJI ·

Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal ‘now’ or face tougher sanctions

Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal ‘now’ or face tougher sanctions

  • “If we don’t make a ‘deal,’ and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions,” Trump said
  • Trump said he was “not looking to hurt Russia” and had “always had a very good relationship with President Putin“
By AFP ·

As one of the world’s top 20 economies, Saudi Arabia’s evolving real estate market reflects its broader ambitions. (Supplied)

Saudi Vision 2030 spurring growth across the real estate sector, says industry leader at Davos

  • Sustainability is at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s real estate development, says Dar Al-Arkan Chairman Yousef Al-Shelash
  • Housing demand in Saudi Arabia is surging, driving the need for significant funding and development
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

  • Sir Martin Sorrell said region is leveraging major events to reposition itself on global stage
By Arab News ·

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

  • Sir Martin Sorrell said region is leveraging major events to reposition itself on global stage
By Arab News ·

French Algerian model Loli Bahia celebrates Pharrell Williams’ fashion vision

French Algerian model Loli Bahia celebrates Pharrell Williams’ fashion vision

  • French Algerian model attends menswear show in Paris
  • Williams teams up with Japanese fashion designer Nigo
By Arab News/Reuters ·
Amorim after his shocking claim about Man United: ‘I won’t promise I won’t do it again’

Amorim after his shocking claim about Man United: ‘I won’t promise I won’t do it again’

  • “If you want, I can be delusional and say different things,” Amorim said
  • Amorim’s shocking comment came after a 3-1 home loss to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday
By AP ·