Update Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

  • The new plan would push hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to southern Gaza and likely exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis
  • Israel halted all humanitarian aid into Gaza, including food, fuel and water, setting off what is believed to the be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war
  • The UN accuses Israel of wanting to control aid as a ‘pressure tactic’
By AP ·

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 16, including 3 children

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 16, including 3 children

  • Israel resumed its military offensive in Gaza on March 18 after a two-month truce in its war against Hamas
By AFP ·

Update UAE to lift Lebanon travel ban on May 7, PM Salam welcomes decision

UAE to lift Lebanon travel ban on May 7, PM Salam welcomes decision

  • UAE will lift a ban for its citizens traveling to Lebanon as of May 7, 2025
By Arab News ·

Thousands worldwide benefit from KSrelief medical programs

Thousands worldwide benefit from KSrelief medical programs

  • On Saturday, the organization also concluded its volunteer open-heart surgery and catheterization project in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
By Arab News ·

Syrians’ asylum requests in Europe drop to decade low

Syrians’ asylum requests in Europe drop to decade low

  • Asylum applications filed by Syrians in the European Union dropped to their lowest in over a decade in February following the ouster of Bashar Assad, the EU’s asylum agency said Wednesday
By AFP ·

Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding

Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding

  • The European Union is launching a drive to attract scientists and researchers with offers of grants and new policy plans
  • It comes after the Trump administration froze US government funding linked to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
By AP ·