Israel’s relations with Arab world jeopardized by new government’s actions: Experts

Israel’s relations with Arab world jeopardized by new government’s actions: Experts

  • Participants in a discussion hosted by the Middle East Institute said the first three months of the far-right government led by Benjamin Netanyahu have been ‘chaotic’ and its policies are ‘racist’
  • The ruling coalition has overseen the violent suppression of Palestinian protests, with nearly 100 Palestinians killed as Israeli and settler raids have been stepped up in the West Bank
By RAY HANANIA ·

Biden declines to comment on Trump indictment

Biden declines to comment on Trump indictment

  • Biden deliberately did not answer several questions on the subject from journalists
  • The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, an elected Democrat, confirmed that it had contacted Trump's lawyers Thursday to "coordinate his surrender"
By AFP ·

Abraham Accords prove no such thing as ‘permanent enemies,’ says former Trump adviser Kushner

Abraham Accords prove no such thing as ‘permanent enemies,’ says former Trump adviser Kushner

  • Historic peace deals were hugely important for Middle East stability, Jared Kushner tells FII Priority conference
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Saudi team set sights on Venice architecture biennale

Saudi team set sights on Venice architecture biennale

  • Kingdom’s Architecture and Design Commission to make second appearance at global platform
By Rashid Hassan ·

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library launches ‘A World Reads’ initiative

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library launches ‘A World Reads’ initiative

  • Project in line with MBRL’s aim to ignite passion for knowledge in future generations
  • Board member Al-Mazrooei: ‘Reading and knowledge initiatives key for individuals to improve quality of life’
By Arab News ·

Indian startup goes viral with chief meme officer vacancy

Indian startup goes viral with chief meme officer vacancy

  • StockGro started as a learning platform for millennials to become investment ready
  • Meme chief post has drawn more than 3,000 applications in past week
By Sanjay Kumar ·

Nobel-winning Russian editor: “I know Gershkovich, he’s no spy“

Nobel-winning Russian editor: “I know Gershkovich, he’s no spy“

  • Dmitry Muratov told Reuters the case against Gershkovich was part of a wider trend to make journalism a "dangerous profession" in Russia
  • More than 260 publications have been closed, blocked or de-registered since then, he said
By Reuters ·

Nobel-winning Russian editor: “I know Gershkovich, he’s no spy“

Nobel-winning Russian editor: “I know Gershkovich, he’s no spy“

  • Dmitry Muratov told Reuters the case against Gershkovich was part of a wider trend to make journalism a "dangerous profession" in Russia
  • More than 260 publications have been closed, blocked or de-registered since then, he said
By Reuters ·

Racism claims against ex-England captain Vaughan ‘not proved’

Racism claims against ex-England captain Vaughan ‘not proved’

  • The Cricket Discipline Commission said it was "not satisfied on the balance of probabilities" that Vaughan had used the alleged words
  • In its concluding remarks the CDC report said: "This is not a case which necessitated a conclusion from the panel that anyone has lied or acted out of malice
By AFP ·