Members of the UNIFIL peacekeeping force enter a bus at the site of an Israeli strike at the northern entrance of Sidon.

Lebanon says 3 killed, UN peacekeepers wounded in Israel strikes

  • Three Lebanese soldiers manning the checkpoint were also wounded alongside members of the Malaysian contingent of UNIFIL, according to the army
By AFP ·

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot(R) walks away after cancelling his visit to the Eleona Domain.

Diplomatic incident in French-owned Jerusalem compound

  • “I will not enter the Eleona Domain today, because Israeli security forces entered with weapons, without prior French authorization, without agreeing to leave today,” Barrot said
By AFP ·

Update Israeli strike hits area near Beirut airport video

Israeli strike hits area near Beirut airport

  • The Israeli army had issued evacuation orders ahead of the strikes
  • Hezbollah had pledged the result of the US election would have no bearing on the war
By AFP ·

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's priority is to develop relations with Islamic and neighboring countries. (AFP/Fi

Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran indifferent to US election result

  • Pezeshkian says ‘it does not matter’ to Iran who won US election
  • Iran government spokesperson plays down importance of Trump
By Reuters ·

US military ready to carry out lawful orders of next administration, Pentagon chief says

US military ready to carry out lawful orders of next administration, Pentagon chief says

  • “The US military will also continue to stand apart from the political arena;,” Austin wrote
By Reuters ·

Dubai ‘most reputable city’ as Middle East shows strong progress in Brand Finance Global City Index

Dubai ‘most reputable city’ as Middle East shows strong progress in Brand Finance Global City Index

  • Emirati city moves up 4 places to 5th in overall global rankings, based on all measured attributes, behind London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo
  • Riyadh and Jeddah climb 4 and 6 places respectively to rank 75th and 79th on the overall global list
By Arab News ·

Saudi stories pique audience interest, says Bloomberg Media MD

Saudi stories pique audience interest, says Bloomberg Media MD

By Tamara Aboalsaud - Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Dubai ‘most reputable city’ as Middle East shows strong progress in Brand Finance Global City Index

Dubai ‘most reputable city’ as Middle East shows strong progress in Brand Finance Global City Index

  • Emirati city moves up 4 places to 5th in overall global rankings, based on all measured attributes, behind London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo
  • Riyadh and Jeddah climb 4 and 6 places respectively to rank 75th and 79th on the overall global list
By Arab News ·

Saudi stories pique audience interest, says Bloomberg Media MD

Saudi stories pique audience interest, says Bloomberg Media MD

By Tamara Aboalsaud - Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Sotheby’s to stage first live auction in Saudi Arabia in February 2025

Sotheby’s to stage first live auction in Saudi Arabia in February 2025

  • The inaugural auction and public exhibition will take place in the Saudi heritage site of Diriyah
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Fleetwood goes low to lead Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Fleetwood goes low to lead Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

  • The golf tournament is the first event of the DP World Tour Play-Offs
  • ‘I didn’t feel like I swung it perfectly early on and I actually felt like I started playing better as the round got to the back nine,’ Fleetwood said
By Arab News ·