video Update Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan  speaks to the press, on the day of a meeting on Syria in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia calls for Syria sanctions to be lifted

  • Kingdom’s foreign minister called for the continuation of humanitarian and economic support for Syria
  • He emphasized the importance of respecting the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity
video By Lama Alhamawi ·

Special Could we see a Palestinian state during Mahmoud Abbas’s 20th year in office thanks to the global coalition? photos

Could we see a Palestinian state during Mahmoud Abbas’s 20th year in office thanks to the global coalition?

  • When Abbas assumed the Palestinian Authority presidency on Jan. 15, 2005, he inherited a fractured political landscape
  • His legacy will be defined by whether he can translate Saudi-led momentum behind Palestinian statehood into tangible results
By ANAN TELLO & ROBERT EDWARDS ·

Update Smoke rises from a building destroyed in Israeli airstrike at the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip

Biden calls for immediate ceasefire in call with Netanyahu, White House says

  • Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN’s “State of the Union” program earlier on Sunday that the parties were “very, very close” to reaching a deal
  • Netanyahu thanked Biden for lifelong support of Israel, White House says
By Reuters ·

Japan govt officials attend Saudi Vision 2030 Ministerial Roundtable

Japan govt officials attend Saudi Vision 2030 Ministerial Roundtable

  • Plan for further cooperation between Riyadh and Tokyo in culture, sports, education and research
By Arab News ·

What to know about the latest effort to bring an end to Turkiye’s 40-year Kurdish conflict

What to know about the latest effort to bring an end to Turkiye’s 40-year Kurdish conflict

  • The objective evolved into a campaign for autonomy and rights for Kurds within Turkiye
By AP ·

Tens of thousands take holy dip in India as Maha Kumbh festival begins

Tens of thousands take holy dip in India as Maha Kumbh festival begins

  • Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh Mela attracts more than 400 million visitors, both Indians and tourists
  • The event offers a test in crowd management for authorities in the world’s most populous country
By Reuters ·

Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 12,126

Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 12,126

  • Parallel market Nomu gained 12.14 points, or 0.04%, to close at 31,039.53
  • MSCI Tadawul Index gained 1.87 points, or 0.12%, to close at 1,512.01
By REEM WALID  ·

Saudi Arabia ranks 7th globally in IPO proceeds, leads GCC region

Saudi Arabia ranks 7th globally in IPO proceeds, leads GCC region

By NOUR EL-SHAERI    ·

Oman’s import price index up 1.1% in Q3 2024

Oman’s import price index up 1.1% in Q3 2024

By Reem Walid ·

Police ban pro-Palestine march near BBC headquarters over ‘disruption’ concerns

Police ban pro-Palestine march near BBC headquarters over ‘disruption’ concerns

  • Planned Jan. 18 march was set to pass near a synagogue
  • Organizers criticized decision, saying it ‘rejects the implication that our marches are somehow hostile to or a threat to Jewish people’
By Arab News ·

Police ban pro-Palestine march near BBC headquarters over ‘disruption’ concerns

Police ban pro-Palestine march near BBC headquarters over ‘disruption’ concerns

  • Planned Jan. 18 march was set to pass near a synagogue
  • Organizers criticized decision, saying it ‘rejects the implication that our marches are somehow hostile to or a threat to Jewish people’
By Arab News ·