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 ·

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

Biden spoke with Netanyahu, source says; Sullivan says hostage deal very close

  • 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
By Reuters ·

Germany pledges $51m in aid for Syria video

Germany pledges $51m in aid for Syria

  • Spending will ‘contribute to a peaceful transition for all,’ foreign minister says
  • Decision announced on sidelines of Riyadh meeting on Syria hosted by Saudi Arabia
By Lama Alhamawi ·

Chill out Riyadh: From Wild West thrills to starlit nights photos

Chill out Riyadh: From Wild West thrills to starlit nights

  • These winter destinations reflect the capital’s evolving cultural, recreational landscape
By Waad Hussain ·

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

Biden spoke with Netanyahu, source says; Sullivan says hostage deal very close

  • 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
By Reuters ·

Special Sri Lankan rights activists demonstrate in front of the president’s office in Colombo on Jan. 10, 2025. (AFP)

Sri Lankans rally to stop deportation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar

  • Activists stage protests in northeastern Mullaitivu district and capital Colombo
  • Rohingya risk deadly sea crossings as fighting intensifies in Myanmar
By Mohammed Rasooldeen ·

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 ·