Rescuers say death toll from Israeli strike on north Gaza home rises to 23

Rescuers say death toll from Israeli strike on north Gaza home rises to 23

  • Gaza’s civil defense agency reported on Friday that the death toll from an Israeli air strike the day before on a house in the north of the Palestinian territory had risen to 23
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Syria’s new foreign minister to appear at the UN in his first US visit

Syria’s new foreign minister to appear at the UN in his first US visit

  • The three-starred flag that had previously been used by opposition groups has replaced the two-starred flag of the Assad era as the country’s official emblem
  • European Union has begun to roll back its sanctions
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Iran’s FM Araghchi to head to Oman for nuclear talks with US

Iran’s FM Araghchi to head to Oman for nuclear talks with US

  • Abbas Araghchi will be leading a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation for indirect discussions with the US side
  • President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will represent the United States in the talks
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Saudi Arabia launches pavilion at Muscat International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia launches pavilion at Muscat International Book Fair

  • Literature commission highlights ‘deep cultural bonds’ with Oman
  • Will connect Saudi, global publishers, says CEO Abdullatif Al-Wasel 
By Arab News ·

Hundreds of Syrian Druze clerics head to Israel on pilgrimage

Hundreds of Syrian Druze clerics head to Israel on pilgrimage

  • Hundreds of clerics from Syria’s Druze minority on Friday are heading to Israel where they will conduct a pilgrimage to a sacred shrine, the second such visit since longtime ruler Bashar Assad’s
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Immigration is Trump’s strongest issue, but many say he’s gone too far, new poll finds

Immigration is Trump’s strongest issue, but many say he’s gone too far, new poll finds

  • Survey: 46 percent of US adults approve of Trump’s handling of immigration
  • About half of Americans say he’s ‘gone too far’ when it comes to deporting immigrants in the US illegally
By AP ·

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 ·

Saudi historical highlights on display at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 

Saudi historical highlights on display at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 

  • Selections from London-based rare-book dealer Peter Harrington’s offering at the UAE fair, April 26 to May 5 
By Arab News ·
Eddie Howe ‘not 100 percent’ on Newcastle return after pneumonia

Eddie Howe ‘not 100 percent’ on Newcastle return after pneumonia

  • Newcastle boss went into hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for several days
  • He missed his side’s Premier League fixtures against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa
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