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March 21, 2024

US has submitted new draft resolution to UN calling for immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

In Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the United States has submitted a new draft proposal for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

March 11, 2024

US commission ends Saudi trip early after Jewish chair told to remove kippah head covering

The head of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) refused to remove his religious head covering in Saudi Arabia.

March 7, 2024

The day after: A plan for Gaza

A group of former officials who worked for presidents of both parties believe the most realistic option is to create a private International Trust for Gaza Relief and Reconstruction.

March 2, 2024

UK-owned ship struck by Houthis sinks, first vessel lost during war

A cargo vessel struck by the Houthi rebels two weeks ago has sunk making it the first vessel lost since the onset of Israel's war with Hamas.

February 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia warns Israel of 'very serious repercussions' if ground invasion of Rafah proceeds

Saudi Arabia has sounded the alarm on a potential Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, saying the move could lead to a humanitarian disaster

February 10, 2024

Israeli strikes in Rafah leaves 31 Palestinians dead ahead of planned ground invasion

Israeli airstrikes in the southern city of Rafah on Saturday have left 31 Palestinians, including 10 children, dead as Benjamin Netanyahu gears up for a ground invasion there.

February 4, 2024

Saudi Arabia pushes for US defense pact as 2024 presidential election looms

Saudi Arabia is seeking to secure a defense pact with the United States ahead of the 2024 presidential election, signaling that it will relax its demands for Palestinian statehood.

January 30, 2024

Assault on hijab-wearing girl sparks investigation at Chicago middle school

A girl wearing a hijab was allegedly assaulted at Glenside Middle School in Glendale Heights, a suburb of Chicago. Police are investigating the incident.

January 24, 2024

Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years as kingdom further liberalizes

The liberal move in the conservative kingdom comes as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to improve the nation's image and boost international tourism and business.

January 10, 2024

Germany softens stance on arms exports by approving air-defense missiles for Saudi Arabia

Germany has approved the export of 150 air-to-air missiles for the Iris-T air defense system to Saudi Arabia, marking a shift from the previous ban on arms exports.