Health official says polio vaccine campaign begins in war-torn Gaza

Health official says polio vaccine campaign begins in war-torn Gaza

  • Health ministry officials in the enclave along with the UN and NGOs “are starting today the polio vaccination campaign in the central region”
  • After beginning in central Gaza, vaccines are set to be administered in southern Gaza and then in northern Gaza
By AFP ·

Yemen’s Houthis suspected of firing missiles at a container ship as an oil tanker burns

Yemen’s Houthis suspected of firing missiles at a container ship as an oil tanker burns

  • The attack Friday saw two missiles “exploding in close proximity to the vessel” some 240 kilometers (150 miles) east of Aden
  • All crew are safe
By AP ·

Israel’s deadly West Bank raid enters fourth day

Israel’s deadly West Bank raid enters fourth day

  • At least 20 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli army since Wednesday
  • Violence has surged in the West Bank since Hamas’s October 7 attack
By AFP ·

Saudi minister meets Tonga's crown prince at Pacific leaders meeting

Saudi minister meets Tonga's crown prince at Pacific leaders meeting

  • The pair discussed relations between their nations and ways to enhance them
By Arab News ·

Two dead, including Dubai-based chef, after separate attacks at Notting Hill Carnival

Two dead, including Dubai-based chef, after separate attacks at Notting Hill Carnival

  • London’s Metropolitan Police have charged two people suspected of carrying out each assault
  • Chef Mussie Imnetu died late Friday after he was found unconscious late Monday
By AFP ·

Pharmaceutical industry growth proving just the pill for Saudi Arabia’s healthcare goals

Pharmaceutical industry growth proving just the pill for Saudi Arabia’s healthcare goals

  • According to Statista, the pharmaceuticals market in the Kingdom is anticipated to achieve a revenue of $5.53 billion by 2024
  • Saudi Arabia is set to see a compound annual growth rate of 4.62 percent, resulting in a market volume of $6.93 billion by 2029
By Reem Walid ·

Tesla and SpaceX chief executive officer Elon Musk (L) and Brazil's Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes. (Agencies)

Top Brazilian judge orders suspension of X platform in Brazil amid feud with Musk

  • “Elon Musk showed his total disrespect for Brazilian sovereignty and, in particular, for the judiciary, setting himself up as a true supranational entity and immune to the laws of each country,” de Moraes wrote
By AP ·

Tesla and SpaceX chief executive officer Elon Musk (L) and Brazil's Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes. (Agencies)

Top Brazilian judge orders suspension of X platform in Brazil amid feud with Musk

  • “Elon Musk showed his total disrespect for Brazilian sovereignty and, in particular, for the judiciary, setting himself up as a true supranational entity and immune to the laws of each country,” de Moraes wrote
By AP ·