Update Iran’s judiciary chief threatens to prosecute ‘without mercy’ unveiled women

Iran’s judiciary chief threatens to prosecute ‘without mercy’ unveiled women

  • Iran’s Interior Ministry earlier released statement that reinforced mandatory hijab law
  • Iranian women widely seen unveiled in malls, restaurants, shops and streets
By Agencies ·

Syria foreign minister makes first Egypt visit for more than a decade video

Syria foreign minister makes first Egypt visit for more than a decade

  • An Egyptian security source said the visit was aimed at putting in place steps for Syria’s return to the Arab League
By Reuters ·

Special Ukrainian soldiers in Donetsk and Kharkiv have a clear vision of danger and glory alike photos

Ukrainian soldiers in Donetsk and Kharkiv have a clear vision of danger and glory alike

  • Local commander appreciates weapons donations, says troops lack technical skills and expertise to operate them
  • Loss of homes and livelihoods proved too much to bear for those who remained during Russian control
By Nadia Al-Faour ·

Saudi esports festival returns with $10m charity prize fund

Saudi esports festival returns with $10m charity prize fund

  • Event will also host a women’s tournament for the first time
By Arab News ·

Emirati astronaut Hazzaa Al-Mansoori marks another milestone on Arab space mission

Emirati astronaut Hazzaa Al-Mansoori marks another milestone on Arab space mission

  • Ground-breaking mission also includes Sultan Al-Neyadi, the first Arab astronaut to embark on a long-duration spaceflight
  • Salem Humaid Al-Marri, MBRSC director-general said: ‘Expedition 69 represents the longest Arab space mission to date and marks the first time an Arab astronaut has been appointed as increment lead’
By Arab News ·

In Dhaka, civil society initiatives prevent Ramadan food waste

In Dhaka, civil society initiatives prevent Ramadan food waste

  • During the holy month, excess food is collected from iftar events around the capital
  • Bidyanondo Foundation’s Iftar Car collects leftover items for distribution to the needy
By SHEHAB SUMON ·

Saudi Arabia and UAE leading the MENA region in becoming AI hub

Saudi Arabia and UAE leading the MENA region in becoming AI hub

  • Market for the advanced technology in the region will witness a compound annual growth rate of 47.8 percent
By Arab News ·

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

  • Sadai Banowan, which means women’s voice in Dari, is Afghanistan’s only women-run station and started 10 years ago
  • Moezuddin Ahmadi, the director for Information and Culture in Badakhshan province, said the station violated the “laws and regulations"
By AP ·

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

  • Sadai Banowan, which means women’s voice in Dari, is Afghanistan’s only women-run station and started 10 years ago
  • Moezuddin Ahmadi, the director for Information and Culture in Badakhshan province, said the station violated the “laws and regulations"
By AP ·

Aston Villa leapfrog Chelsea into top half of Premier League

Aston Villa leapfrog Chelsea into top half of Premier League

  • Defeat saw Chelsea drop into the bottom half of the table to increase the pressure on Blues manager Graham Potter
  • This was Villa's fifth away win since Unai Emery became manager of the Birmingham club in October
By AFP ·