Middle East
Turkey hit targets in Syria’s Tel Rifat after hospital attack in nearby Afrin
Turkey’s military hit targets in the northern Syrian town of Tel Rifat in response to artillery attacks that killed...
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: Everything you need to know
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has arguably been one of Samsung’s top-performing smartphones in the last calendar year. It...
No new work permits for expats from ‘red list’ countries, says Bahrain
Starting May 24, Bahrain had suspended the entry of travellers coming from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and...
Saudi shopping malls open only to COVID-19 vaccinated people from August
Saudi Arabia will bar people from entering its shopping malls unless they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, state TV...
Netanyahu angrily vows to his supporters, ‘I will lead you in a daily battle.’
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, spent what might be his last minutes in power by defending his record, promising...
Haj 2021: Saudi allows women to register without male dependent
The Kingdom has limited this year’s Haj to its citizens and residents only, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Lebanon’s army stops Syrians attempting illegal sea crossing
The Lebanese army on Sunday said it intercepted a small boat carrying 11 people, mostly Syrians, attempting an illegal...
Saudi Arabia logs 1,017 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths in 24 hours
Saudi Arabia recorded 1,017 new coronavirus infections, 1,133 recoveries and 19 deaths over 24 hours, the Kingdom’s health ministry...
G7 demand action from Russia on cyberattacks, use of chemical weapons
The Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations on Sunday demanded Russia take action against those conducting cyber-attacks and using...
UAE: Police issue tips to prevent your car from catching fire during summer
Do not leave flammable materials — such as lighters, perfumes and sterilisation bottles — in your car, authorities...