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- 1Saudi Arabia refuses to rule out nuclear weapons●Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons: report
Saudi Arabia has declined to rule out acquiring nuclear weapons, according to a new report picked up by international outlets including The New Arab and Fox News. The kingdom has long said its nuclear programme is for civilian energy purposes, but officials are refusing to commit to a weapons-free posture as regional tensions with Iran persist and Riyadh weighs its security options.
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Arab News highlights reasons for optimism in the fight against global warming, arguing that despite dire climate projections, there are grounds for hope. The piece points to progress that suggests the world is not entirely powerless in the face of rising temperatures, offering a counterpoint to predominantly pessimistic climate coverage.
- 3Gaza documentary 'NAZA' to be released free online●Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ to be available online free: Israeli director
An Israeli director says his documentary 'NAZA', set in Gaza, will be made available to watch online for free. Arab News reports the announcement, drawing attention from audiences following the conflict. The move would give viewers worldwide open access to a film examining life in Gaza, though further details about the release date and platform have not been given.
- 4UAE Opens UN Crime Congress, Launches Pledge4Justice Fund●UAE Opens 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and Launches Pledge4Justice with First Pledge of Up to USD 5 Million
The United Arab Emirates has opened the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and launched the Pledge4Justice initiative, with an inaugural pledge of up to USD 5 million. The congress brings together countries and organisations to discuss crime prevention and criminal justice cooperation, with the UAE's pledge presented as an opening contribution to the initiative.
- 5Palestinian cause featured at Writers for Human Rights events in Valencia●The Palestinian cause takes center stage at the “Writers for Human Rights” events in Valencia
Writers for Human Rights events in Valencia, Spain, have put the Palestinian cause at the center of their programme, according to Jaffa News Network. The gatherings bring writers together under a human rights framework, with Palestine given prominent focus. The reports drew attention across Arabic-language media, reflecting continued international cultural and literary engagement with the Palestinian issue amid the ongoing conflict.