Developing Pope Francis dies day after meeting Easter worshippers

Pope Francis dies day after meeting Easter worshippers

  • Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope on March 13, 2013, surprising many Church watchers
  • The Argentine cleric, known for his concern for the poor, was seen as an outsider
By Reuters ·

Developing Middle East, global leaders offer condolences following Pope Francis’ death

Middle East, global leaders offer condolences following Pope Francis’ death

By Arab News ·

Special Frankly Speaking: The view from within the Palestinian Authority video

Frankly Speaking: The view from within the Palestinian Authority

  • Varsen Aghabekian, Palestinian minister of state for foreign affairs and expatriates, says Israel enjoys immunity, has no intention of stopping war in Gaza
  • Warns of regional escalation if lack of accountability persists, insists the Arab League’s peace and reconstruction plan remains the best path forward
By Arab News ·

Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministers hold talks on cooperation, discuss situation in Gaza

Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministers hold talks on cooperation, discuss situation in Gaza

  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Badr Abdelatty review bilateral relations then co-chair a high-level meeting between representatives of their countries
By Arab News ·

Special Philippines, US to conduct first ‘full battle test’ during joint military drills video

Philippines, US to conduct first ‘full battle test’ during joint military drills

  • About 14,000 Filipino, American soldiers involved in the annual exercises
  • Drills take place as tensions simmer between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea  
By Ellie Aben ·

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

  • Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
  • ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
By Arab News ·

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

Italy’s far-right League faces complaint over ‘racist, Islamophobic’ AI-generated images

  • Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
  • ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
By Arab News ·

Special Quirky abaya brands reveal the changing face of Saudi fashion

Quirky abaya brands reveal the changing face of Saudi fashion

  • Designers repurpose traditional looks to highlight individuality
  • Saudi girls, women express themselves, while retaining modesty, tradition
By Tamara Aboalsaud ·
Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad in key Saudi Pro League clashes as title race heats up

Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad in key Saudi Pro League clashes as title race heats up

  • Al-Hilal hope to beat Al-Shabab to pressure leaders Ittihad
  • Al-Ittihad host Al-Ettifaq and seek to extend 4-point lead
By Arab News ·