Update Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

  • Bus carrying released Palestinian prisoners from Israel’s Ofer prison has arrived in the occupied West Bank
By AFP ·

US envoy’s anti-Hezbollah stance causes controversy in Lebanon video

US envoy’s anti-Hezbollah stance causes controversy in Lebanon

  • Ortagus told reporters that she believes excitement from the Lebanese diaspora about the future of Lebanon “is largely in part, of course, because Hezbollah was defeated by Israel”
  • Ortagus said she informed Aoun that “we don’t want to look at Lebanon as a donor country”
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

US aid freeze worsening Syria camp conditions: HRW

US aid freeze worsening Syria camp conditions: HRW

  • On January 24, four days after US President Donald Trump returned to power, NGOs linked to the US Agency for International Development (USAID) received a letter asking them to cease all activities
By AFP ·

Seasonal rains transform Saudi Arabia’s Rafha and Hanakiyah governorates into verdant pastures

Seasonal rains transform Saudi Arabia’s Rafha and Hanakiyah governorates into verdant pastures

  • Scenes of camel herds grazing provide a picturesque natural spectacle, showcasing the region's serene beauty
By Arab News ·

Hamas accuses Israel of ‘slow killing’ of Palestinian prisoners

Hamas accuses Israel of ‘slow killing’ of Palestinian prisoners

  • Seven prisoners were transferred to hospitals immediately after their release
  • The Palestinian Red Crescent confirmed that seven inmates had been admitted to hospitals
By AFP ·

Zelensky urges allies to ‘invest’ in mineral wealth

Zelensky urges allies to ‘invest’ in mineral wealth

  • “We have mineral resources. This does not mean that we give them away to anyone, even to strategic partners,” Zelensky posted on social media
  • “It is about partnership. Put your money in. Invest. Let’s develop this together and make money”
By AFP ·

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards hit $53bn in 2024

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards hit $53bn in 2024

  • Year-on-year growth of 25.82%, according to Saudi central bank data
  • Spending power, nation’s economic strength are ‘fueling market growth’
By Dayan Abou Tine ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

The Taliban suspend Afghan women’s radio station for providing content to overseas TV channel

  • Since their takeover, the Taliban have excluded women from education, many kinds of work, and public spaces
By AP ·