Update Israel presses ground offensive in southern Gaza, air strikes intensify

Israel presses ground offensive in southern Gaza, air strikes intensify

  • Intense Israeli air strikes hit the south of the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians
  • Operation has transformed much of the north, including large parts of Gaza City, into a rubble-filled wasteland
By Reuters ·

‘We’re going to develop local culture, local talent, build the emerging film industry of Saudi Arabia,’ says Hollywood producer Tarak Ben Ammar video

‘We’re going to develop local culture, local talent, build the emerging film industry of Saudi Arabia,’ says Hollywood producer Tarak Ben Ammar

  • Arab producer who put Tunisia on Hollywood movie map tells The Mayman Show of plans to attract foreign films, develop local talent
  • Veteran filmmaker says creation of more foreign-language TV news channels will help bolster the Kingdom’s international image
By Arab News ·

Tension mounts on southern front as Lebanon’s Hamas launches ‘resistance project’

Tension mounts on southern front as Lebanon’s Hamas launches ‘resistance project’

  • Hezbollah now capable of striking deep into Israel, says security source 
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

The rainy season in Riyadh announces with it winter and the start of the camping season. (Visit Saudi/Supplied)

Saudi camping: exploring the untamed beauty surrounding Riyadh

  • Adventurers and nature lovers should not miss these spots during winter
By Haifa Alshammari ·

Israel considers flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater – WSJ

Israel considers flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater – WSJ

  • When asked about the story, a U.S. official said it made sense for Israel to render the tunnels inoperable and that the country was exploring a range of ways to do that
By Reuters ·

WHO says told by Israeli military to leave southern Gaza warehouse within 24 hours

WHO says told by Israeli military to leave southern Gaza warehouse within 24 hours

  • Israel killed 15,900 people, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza
  • Twelve hospitals still remain operational in the south part of the Gaza Strip, according to the WHO
By AFP ·

Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms

Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms

  • Month of conflict represents deadliest for journalists since reports began 30 years ago
  • Israel authorities said they cannot guarantee safety of media workers in Gaza
By Arab News ·

Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms

Journalist death toll in Israel-Hamas conflicts reaches 61, media watchdog confirms

  • Month of conflict represents deadliest for journalists since reports began 30 years ago
  • Israel authorities said they cannot guarantee safety of media workers in Gaza
By Arab News ·

Special Heritage, landscape inspires Saudi artist’s decoupage centerpieces

Heritage, landscape inspires Saudi artist’s decoupage centerpieces

  • Walaa Hosawi will be selling planters, hand-poured candles and more at her booth at the Saudi Feast Food Festival, which runs until Dec. 9
  • Walaa Hosawi: The idea is whenever you purchase anything from my work, you could use it for more than one purpose
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Jota seals top spot for Al-Ittihad in AFC Champions League’s Group C

Jota seals top spot for Al-Ittihad in AFC Champions League’s Group C

  • Jota's contribution means Tigers finish group with five wins and one defeat and can look forward to knockout stages
By John Duerden ·