Saudi crown prince meets with Indian PM Modi in Jeddah

Saudi crown prince meets with Indian PM Modi in Jeddah

  • The prime minister was invited by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
  • Modi’s plane was escorted by Saudi Royal fighter as it entered Saudi airspace
By Arab News ·

Exclusive Saudi Arabia ‘one of India’s most valued partners, a trusted friend and a strategic ally,’ Indian PM Narendra Modi tells Arab News

Saudi Arabia ‘one of India’s most valued partners, a trusted friend and a strategic ally,’ Indian PM Narendra Modi tells Arab News

  • Says “delighted” to be headed to Kingdom for third visit, expresses “great pride” in India’s relations with Saudi Arabia 
  • Calls Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “strong advocate of our bilateral ties” who is “deeply admired” by Indian diaspora
  • Welcomes deeper integration of Saudi and Indian businesses, particularly in emerging sectors like green hydrogen and technology
By NOOR NUGALI ·

Special Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity

Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity

  • A day before his death, Pope Francis called in his Easter message for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages
  • He was the first pontiff to visit the Gulf when he traveled to the UAE in 2019, where he signed the “Document on Human Fraternity”
By ANAN TELLO ·

Red sea Global selected the island for its intimate scale and natural beauty shaped by coral reefs and calm lagoons. (Supplied)

New era of residential island living in Saudi Arabia

  • Red Sea Global’s Laheq Island introduces island homeownership to Saudi Arabia
By Nada Hameed ·

Turkiye’s opposition set to defy protest ban on Wednesday

Turkiye’s opposition set to defy protest ban on Wednesday

  • Ozel reiterated a call to stage the rally in a post on X late Tuesday despite a government banned on gatherings
  • “April 23 cannot be banned,” he said
By AFP ·

US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’

US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’

  • Bessent also cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start
  • “I do say China is going to be a slog in terms of the negotiations,” Bessent said
By AP ·

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

  • Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
  • ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
By Arab News ·

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

  • Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
  • ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
By Arab News ·

Brown sugar dreams — chewy pearls, rich syrup, and that perfect glossy finish. WHOA Tea knows how to do boba right. (Supplied)

Where We Are Going Today: Whoa Tea & Desserts in Riyadh

  • What makes this spot even more fun is the game-friendly atmosphere
By Waad Hussain ·
Italy’s Serie A fixtures rescheduled due to Pope Francis’ funeral

Italy’s Serie A fixtures rescheduled due to Pope Francis’ funeral

  • Lazio were to play Parma in Rome on Saturday, which has been rescheduled for Monday
  • Serie A postponed Monday’s matches after the Pope’s death
By Reuters ·