Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 28, 2025
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Riyadh forum highlights healthcare model progress

RIYADH: The second Model of Care Forum was inaugurated in Riyadh on Tuesday under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel. The two-day event, held under the theme “Care and Impact,” was attended by Assistant Minister of Health Mohammed Al-Abdulaali. The forum’s scientific program began with the participation of more than 25 local […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 28, 2025
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Local crops, culture in spotlight at Qatif market

RIYADH: The farmers’ market at Qatif is experiencing a strong turnout of shoppers, farmers, traders, and agricultural companies, according to the Saudi Press Agency. As a vibrant center of economic and agricultural activity, the event also features a variety of cultural and entertainment programs. It aims to spotlight and support distinctive local crops, empower farmers, […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 28, 2025
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Sustainable finance key to driving climate adaptation, panel told

MANAMA: The use of environmental sukuk and other debt instruments is surging in the Kingdom, with total issuances exceeding SR8 billion ($2 billion), a Capital Market Authority official has said. Abdullah Al-Moqbel, director of the authority’s sustainability department, was speaking on Tuesday during a panel discussion titled “Climate Risk and Financial Disclosure: Harmonizing New Frameworks […]

Middle East
January 27, 2025
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Arbel Yehud, Israeli Hostage, Is Seen in New Video Released by Islamic Jihad

The civilian, Arbel Yehud, should have been among the first two groups of hostages released on Jan. 19 and Jan. 25 under the cease-fire deal, according to the Israeli authorities.The civilian, Arbel Yehud, should have been among the first two groups of hostages released on Jan. 19 and Jan. 25 under the cease-fire deal, according to the Israeli authorities. 

Middle East
January 27, 2025
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What’s Next in the Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations?

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians trekked for hours toward their homes in northern Gaza on Monday, nearly 16 months after Israel launched an offensive there in response to Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks. The returnees confronted wastelands of rubble after the Israeli military destroyed entire neighborhoods and Hamas booby-trapped buildings. Adam Rasgon, a New York Times correspondent, explains why the road to permanent peace remains complicated and elusive despite significant progress in the temporary cease-fire.Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians trekked for hours toward their homes in northern Gaza on Monday, nearly 16 months after Israel launched an offensive there in response to Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks. The returnees confronted wastelands of rubble after the Israeli military destroyed entire neighborhoods and Hamas booby-trapped buildings. Adam Rasgon, a New York Times correspondent, explains why the road to permanent peace remains complicated and elusive despite significant progress in the temporary cease-fire. 

Middle East
January 27, 2025
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Gazans Crowd the Road North, Joyful but Anxious

For nearly 16 months, hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have lived in tents, barred from returning to northern Gaza. On Monday, Israel allowed them to walk back.For nearly 16 months, hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have lived in tents, barred from returning to northern Gaza. On Monday, Israel allowed them to walk back. 

Middle East
January 27, 2025
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Israeli Forces Again Open Fire in Lebanon

For a second day, Lebanese were defying Israeli warnings and attempting to reach southern border towns that remained occupied by Israeli troops. At least two people were injured, officials said.For a second day, Lebanese were defying Israeli warnings and attempting to reach southern border towns that remained occupied by Israeli troops. At least two people were injured, officials said. 

Middle East
January 27, 2025
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Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also assaulted.Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also assaulted. 

Middle East
January 26, 2025
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As Thousands Try to Return Home, Mideast Cease-Fires Appear Fragile

Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel said Hamas had violated the terms of the truce.Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel said Hamas had violated the terms of the truce.