An ambulance arrives at a hospital as more than 2,000 people, including Hezbollah fighters and medics, were wounded on Tuesday.

9 killed, 2,800 injured as Hezbollah pagers explode

  • Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was injured by the explosion, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported
  • Hezbollah official said detonation of the pagers was the “biggest security breach” the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of war with Israel
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

A person is carried on a stretcher outside American University of Beirut Medical Center. (REUTERS)

Israel planted explosives in Hezbollah’s Taiwan-made pagers, sources say

  • The senior Lebanese security source identified a photograph of the model of the pager, an AP924, which like other pagers wirelessly receive and display text messages but cannot make telephone calls
By Reuters ·

Iran ambassador to Lebanon wounded in pager explosion: state media

Iran ambassador to Lebanon wounded in pager explosion: state media

  • State television said his wounds were “superficial” and that he was “conscious and in no danger“
By AFP ·

Authorities warn of thunderstorms, hail across Saudi Arabia until Sunday

Authorities warn of thunderstorms, hail across Saudi Arabia until Sunday

  • The Makkah region is expected to receive heavy rain that may lead to torrential downpours, hail, and strong winds
By Arab News ·

A person is carried on a stretcher outside American University of Beirut Medical Center. (REUTERS)

Israel planted explosives in Hezbollah’s Taiwan-made pagers, sources say

  • The senior Lebanese security source identified a photograph of the model of the pager, an AP924, which like other pagers wirelessly receive and display text messages but cannot make telephone calls
By Reuters ·

Republican US Senator John Kennedy. (REUTERS file photo)

US senator accuses Muslim advocate of supporting extremism in hearing on hate

  • “This harassment is alarming,” Muslim American advocacy group Engage Action said
By Reuters ·

Saudi Arabia raises $690m in sukuk issuances in August

Saudi Arabia raises $690m in sukuk issuances in August

  • In August, the Kingdom issued sukuk worth SR6.01 billion
  • September issuance was divided into six tranches
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

The Observer edition for September 15, 2024. (Twitter @ObserverUK)

World’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, for sale: UK owner

  • “The Guardian’s parent company has announced that it is in formal negotiations with Tortoise Media over the potential sale of The Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper,” a statement said Tuesday
By AFP ·

The Observer edition for September 15, 2024. (Twitter @ObserverUK)

World’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, for sale: UK owner

  • “The Guardian’s parent company has announced that it is in formal negotiations with Tortoise Media over the potential sale of The Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper,” a statement said Tuesday
By AFP ·

Riyadh International Book Fair promises celebration of literature

Riyadh International Book Fair promises celebration of literature

  • Fair will host writers, thinkers, and intellectuals from Saudi Arabia and beyond, making it a pivotal literary platform in the region
  • Mohammed Hasan Alwan: The fair offers visitors a unique intellectual and cultural experience, incorporating the latest technologies and digital solutions
By Arab News ·
Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois lead boxing stars at Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition grand arrivals

Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois lead boxing stars at Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition grand arrivals

  • Fans got a glimpse of the stars and the entire undercard line-up at Leicester Square event
By Arab News ·