Update Ukrainian President Zelensky, US President Trump and Russian President Putin. (AFP/AP)

Saudi Arabia praises US-Russia call, welcomes possible summit in Kingdom

  • Foreign ministry statement reaffirmed Kingdom’s commitment to mediating resolution to war in Ukraine
By Arab News ·

Update Israel receives 3 hostages after Hamas released them to Red Cross

Israel receives 3 hostages after Hamas released them to Red Cross

  • The truce that began nearly four weeks ago had been jeopardized in recent days by a tense dispute that threatened to renew the fighting
By AP ·

Turkiye’s Erdogan says US making “wrong calculations” in Mideast

Turkiye’s Erdogan says US making “wrong calculations” in Mideast

  • Erdogan said he expected Trump to realize his election campaign promises of taking steps for peace, rather than create new conflicts
By Reuters ·

Special How Saudi Arabia is leveraging regenerative tourism to blend luxury with sustainability graphic

How Saudi Arabia is leveraging regenerative tourism to blend luxury with sustainability

  • Unsustainable tourism is degrading ecosystems, harming biodiversity, and leading to cultural exploitation
  • Red Sea Global’s luxury destinations limit visitors to 1 million per year to ease pressure on the environment
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Sudan’s RSF attacks famine-stricken camp as battle lines harden

Sudan’s RSF attacks famine-stricken camp as battle lines harden

  • RSF trying to consolidate control in Darfur
  • Hunger monitor has confirmed famine in three camps
By Reuters ·

Fearful immigrants ask Florida activist to sign guardianship papers for their children

Fearful immigrants ask Florida activist to sign guardianship papers for their children

  • Trump has terminated programs that had allowed immigrants a legal entrance to the US and has said all immigrants without authorization should leave
By AP ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

West Bank booksellers say arrests reflect intensifying Israeli crackdown on Palestinian culture

  • Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed were arrested on Sunday after Israeli police raided the family-owned bookshops on accusation of selling books that supported terrorism
  • “Case is not isolated event, but part of series of attack against Palestinian cultural institutions,” Mahmoud said
By Arab News ·

Mexican flavour at LIV’s Adelaide stop as Rahm lurks

Mexican flavour at LIV’s Adelaide stop as Rahm lurks

  • Mexican pair Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz joined Sam Horsfield in a three-way share of the lead at LIV Golf’s Adelaide stop on Saturday, with major champion Jon Rahm lurking four shots off the pace
By AFP ·