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video Update Hamas says ready to start talks ‘immediately’ on Gaza ceasefire

Hamas says ready to start talks ‘immediately’ on Gaza ceasefire

  • Announcement came after militant group held consultations with other Palestinian factions
  • Israel meanwhile said Saturday it was still mulling its response to a positive reaction from Hamas
video By AFP ·

Update What new research reveals about Gaza’s real death toll — and why it’s far higher than official figures photos

What new research reveals about Gaza’s real death toll — and why it’s far higher than official figures

  • Israel claims Gaza’s health ministry inflates civilian deaths, but a new survey suggests it may be undercounting them
  • Independent researchers estimate 83,740 people have died in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 — far more than official reports
By Jonathan Gornall ·

Update Security forces raid Beirut neighborhood after Hezbollah-affiliated gunmen join Ashura rally video

Security forces raid Beirut neighborhood after Hezbollah-affiliated gunmen join Ashura rally

  • Lebanon’s Nawaf Salam denounces ‘armed shows’ as ‘unacceptable’
  • US envoy Barrack says time is now for a unified Lebanon
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

‘Lion King’ roars into life with Ithra live orchestra in Dhahran

‘Lion King’ roars into life with Ithra live orchestra in Dhahran

  • Family favorite is part of Ithra’s Disney in Concert series along with ‘Frozen’
By Jasmine Bager ·

Shiite neighborhoods in Damascus commemorate Ashoura quietly after Assad’s ouster

Shiite neighborhoods in Damascus commemorate Ashoura quietly after Assad’s ouster

  • Syrian Shiites already felt they were in a precarious position after Assad’s ouster
  • Shiite neighborhoods of Damascus are now subdued; the hotels once brimming with religious tourists are empty, there are no banners or processions
By AP ·

Alleged arsonist charged over fire at Australian synagogue

Alleged arsonist charged over fire at Australian synagogue

  • Angelo Loras appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and was charged with arson, endangering life and property damage
By AP ·

Saudi Arabia’s $2.5tn mineral reserves fuel industrial push

Saudi Arabia’s $2.5tn mineral reserves fuel industrial push

  • Mining sector projected to boost its GDP contribution from $17 billion in 2024 to $75 billion by 2030
By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

Ex-presenter Gary Lineker criticizes BBC for dropping Gaza documentary

Ex-presenter Gary Lineker criticizes BBC for dropping Gaza documentary

  • It was the first time he had publicly criticized the BBC since his departure, which followed backlash over a social media post
  • He accused BBC executives of bowing to pressure “from the top”
By Arab News ·

Ex-presenter Gary Lineker criticizes BBC for dropping Gaza documentary

Ex-presenter Gary Lineker criticizes BBC for dropping Gaza documentary

  • It was the first time he had publicly criticized the BBC since his departure, which followed backlash over a social media post
  • He accused BBC executives of bowing to pressure “from the top”
By Arab News ·

‘Lion King’ roars into life with Ithra live orchestra in Dhahran

‘Lion King’ roars into life with Ithra live orchestra in Dhahran

  • Family favorite is part of Ithra’s Disney in Concert series along with ‘Frozen’
By Jasmine Bager ·
France make Euro 2025 statement against holders England as Miedema completes century

France make Euro 2025 statement against holders England as Miedema completes century

  • Vivianne Miedema scored her 100th international goal as the Netherlands swept past Wales to take the initiative in the group
  • France face underdogs Wales next on Wednesday while England have a huge clash with the Netherlands, again at the Letzigrund Stadium
By AFP ·