Middle East
January 30, 2025
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In Thailand, Faraway Vigil for Hostages Ends in Happy Tears

The father of a Thai farmhand who was held hostage in Gaza for 15 months could barely get the words out at hearing the news of his son’s release.The father of a Thai farmhand who was held hostage in Gaza for 15 months could barely get the words out at hearing the news of his son’s release. 

Middle East
January 30, 2025
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Who Are the 3 Israeli Hostages Released Thursday?

Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange. 

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 29, 2025
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Osaka City Council eyes collaboration as Saudi prepares for Expo 2030

DUBAI: A recent trip to Riyadh by members of the Osaka City Council highlighted opportunities for cultural and economic collaboration between Japan and Saudi Arabia as both nations prepare for their respective World Expositions. With Expo 2025 in Osaka and Expo 2030 in Riyadh, discussions focused on knowledge-sharing, mutual growth and leveraging soft power to […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 29, 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief sends supplies to Yemeni schools

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed supplies to educational facilities in Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. KSrelief’s support included chairs, computers and office furniture for 10 literacy schools and nine centers for people with disabilities in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate. The project aims to provide quality and sustainable educational opportunities for […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 29, 2025
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KSrelief continues aid work across Middle East

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued to provide support for vulnerable communities across the Middle East, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Food was sent to 187 families in Yemen’s Al-Dhale governorate, benefiting 1,309 people. In Syria’s Al-Rastan city aid was sent to 48 families, benefitting 255 people, including bags of flour, […]

Middle East
January 29, 2025
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Israel Is Urged to Reverse Course on Palestinian Aid Agency Ban

Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel.Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel. 

Middle East
January 28, 2025
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Democrats Block Bill to Impose Sanctions on International Criminal Court Officials

The failed Senate vote was a setback for the bill, which aims to punish the court for its decision to prosecute top Israeli officials for war crimes based on the military offensive in Gaza.The failed Senate vote was a setback for the bill, which aims to punish the court for its decision to prosecute top Israeli officials for war crimes based on the military offensive in Gaza. 

Middle East
January 28, 2025
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As Palestinians Return to Gaza City, Elation and Despair Mix

As families reunite, they also confront the devastation wrought by the 15-month war that flattened neighborhoods and killed tens of thousands.As families reunite, they also confront the devastation wrought by the 15-month war that flattened neighborhoods and killed tens of thousands. 

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 28, 2025
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Saudi Cabinet discusses Syria, Lebanon and Kingdom’s success at WEF

RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday discussed the outcomes of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s visits to Syria and Lebanon last week. The prince met newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut and the new Syrian ruler, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in Damascus. The Cabinet session in Riyadh was chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin […]