Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday Syria’s leader will be in Saudi Arabia for two days and is expected to discuss bolstering relations between the two countries. Syria’s de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, walks in the presidential palace in Damascus [Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP] Published On 1 Feb…
Twelve killed in Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine Twelve civilians die in Russian missile attack on Ukraine, targeting residential buildings and energy infrastructure. Firefighters carry the body of a civilian following a missile strike in Poltava [Sergey Bobok/AFP] Published On 1 Feb 20251 Feb 2025 At least 12 people have been killed after Russia…
Salah double helps Liverpool beat Bournemouth; while Forest enjoy 7-0 rout Mohamed Salah scored both goals as Liverpool win 2-0 at Bournemouth to extend Premier League lead to nine points. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal [Dylan Martinez/Reuters] Published On 1 Feb 20251 Feb 2025 Mohamed Salah’s double helped Liverpool pass another huge…
Niche to mainstream: Evolution of Halal tourism in global travel industry Muslim-friendly tourism market is expected to grow to $410.9bn by 2032. Industry experts say the global Islamic Halal economy, which includes investments as well as tourism among others, is set to reach $7.7 trillion this year [Courtesy HKTB] By Faras GhaniPublished On 1 Feb 20251…
Israeli drone strike kills child, injures two in West Bank’s Jenin The drone targeted civilians near the Saadi family council, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old child. Video Duration 11 minutes 00 seconds play-arrow 11:00 Situation across West Bank, not only Jenin, ‘really catastrophic’: Palestinian activist Published On 1 Feb 20251 Feb 2025 A…
News Thousands protest in Serbia to mark three months since deadly roof collapse Tens of thousands march in Novi Sad, blocking roads and bridges in protest against government corruption. Tens of thousands marched through Novi Sad waving flags and signs while blocking roads and occupying the city’s three main bridges [Darko Vojinovic/AP] Published On 1…
Inside Story How will a US aid freeze impact countries around the word? The US stops nearly all foreign aid as Trump pushes America-First policy. For decades, the United States has been the largest single donor of aid globally. Last year, it provided more than 40 percent of the UN’s humanitarian aid budget. Recommended Stories…
Palestinians released by Israel show signs of ‘torture, starvation’ Dozens of Palestinians released from Israeli jails show signs of torture and starvation, the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society said following the latest batch that was released on Saturday. Video Duration 07 minutes 01 seconds play-arrow 07:01 Marwan Bishara on meaning of the prison in Palestinian life, literally…
News Deadly artillery shelling hits Omdurman market in Sudan, 56 killed The Health Ministry said at least 158 people were also wounded in Saturday’s attack that was blamed on the RSF. Video Duration 01 minutes 54 seconds play-arrow 01:54 Sudan refugee crisis: 840,000 displaced to neighboring south Sudan Published On 1 Feb 20251 Feb 2025…
Arab ministers reject Trump’s call to displace Palestinians from Gaza US president has suggested that Egypt and Jordan should to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Video Duration 04 minutes 51 seconds play-arrow 04:51 Arab FMs reject displacing Palestinians ‘under any circumstances’ Published On 1 Feb 20251 Feb 2025 Foreign ministers of five Arab countries have…