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 ·

Riyadh charity event collects 50,000 clothing items

Riyadh charity event collects 50,000 clothing items

  • Families from all over Kingdom will have opportunity to get clothes to wear during Eid, Ramadan
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Israeli strikes in Syria’s Homs province wound five soldiers

Israeli strikes in Syria’s Homs province wound five soldiers

  • On Friday, Israeli airstrikes hit the suburbs of Syria’s capital city, Damascus, killing an Iranian adviser, the state media of Syria and Iran reported
By AP ·

At least 21 dead after tornadoes rake US Midwest, South

At least 21 dead after tornadoes rake US Midwest, South

  • Debris and memories of regular life lay scattered inside the shells of homes and on lawns: clothing, insulation, roofing paper, toys, splintered furniture, a pickup truck with its windows shattered
By AP ·

Gradual energy transition holds the key to a sustainable future

Gradual energy transition holds the key to a sustainable future

  • COP28 will help shine the spotlight on the region’s ambitious decarbonization goals
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

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 ·

Koepka takes 3-shot lead in LIV Golf event ahead of Masters

Koepka takes 3-shot lead in LIV Golf event ahead of Masters

  • Koepka aims to become the first multiple winner since the Saudi-funded LIV Golf began last June
  • He won a year ago in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a playoff over Peter Uihlein
By AP ·