Putin praises US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia as ‘first step’ to restoring ties

Putin praises US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia as ‘first step’ to restoring ties

  • Riyadh talks first time US, Russian officials met to discuss ways to halt Ukraine conflict
  • Putin thanked the Saudi leadership for hosting talks
  • Kyiv said it will not accept any deal imposed without its consent
By Agencies ·

Sudan battle forces 10,000 families out of famine-hit camp: UN

Sudan battle forces 10,000 families out of famine-hit camp: UN

  • The International Organization for Migration said the violence since February 11 had displaced 10,000 families from Zamzam
  • Beyond the camp, a further “1,544 households were displaced from various villages” near El-Fasher, the IOM said
By AFP ·

Macron to host new emergency talks on Ukraine

Macron to host new emergency talks on Ukraine

  • On Monday, Macron convened key European leaders as well as NATO and EU chiefs for emergency talks to agree a coordinated response to Washington’s shock policy shift on Russia
By AFP ·

Israel says it has received names of deceased hostages to be released from Gaza

Israel says it has received names of deceased hostages to be released from Gaza

  • Netanyahu said: “Tomorrow will be a very difficult day for the state of Israel”
By Reuters ·

Austrian authorities arrest teenager who apparently planned an attack at a railway station

Austrian authorities arrest teenager who apparently planned an attack at a railway station

  • The arrest was triggered by tips to Austrian intelligence
  • The suspect had a knife in his pocket at the time of his arrest, the ministry said
By AP ·

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue

  • Associated Press said it would continue to use the gulf’s established name disregarding the Trump administration’s effort to rebrand it as Gulf of America
By Reuters ·

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue

  • Associated Press said it would continue to use the gulf’s established name disregarding the Trump administration’s effort to rebrand it as Gulf of America
By Reuters ·

Marrakech museum reopens with homage to African art

Marrakech museum reopens with homage to African art

  • Morocco’s largest private art museum returning to educational ‘core,’ says co-founder Othman Lazraq
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Witness Stand gears up for Saudi Cup’s $2m 1351 Turf Sprint

Witness Stand gears up for Saudi Cup’s $2m 1351 Turf Sprint

  • Jockey Kieran Shoemark, who will travel to Saudi Arabia for a sole ride aboard Witness Stand, is optimistic about gelding’s chances
By Arab News ·