Death toll in US strikes on pro-Iran targets in Syria rises to 19 -war monitor

Death toll in US strikes on pro-Iran targets in Syria rises to 19 -war monitor

  • US carried out strikes in eastern Syria in response to a drone attack on Thursday that left one American contractor dead
By Reuters ·

Outrage in Lebanon after PM’s last-minute decision to delay daylight savings

Outrage in Lebanon after PM’s last-minute decision to delay daylight savings

  • Move forces country’s Muslims to change fasting hours during Ramadan
  • Lebanese institutions on Saturday took divergent positions on the move
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Update Judicial overhaul legislation must be halted, Israel Defense Minister

Judicial overhaul legislation must be halted, Israel Defense Minister

  • Gallant asked Netanyahu’s coalition to wait until after the Jewish passover holiday that begins on April 5
  • “I will not take part in this,” Gallant said
By AP ·

Hollywood scriptwriter participates in Qur’an recitation contest

Hollywood scriptwriter participates in Qur’an recitation contest

  • Palestinian-American Yasser Omar Shaheen wows viewers with melodic voice, distinctive recitation
By Arab News ·

Spiking violence strains sectarian ties in Iraqi province

Spiking violence strains sectarian ties in Iraqi province

  • The Iranian-backed Badr Organization, a state-sanctioned militia within the Popular Mobilization Forces with a political wing, wrested control of the province from Daesh in 2015
By AP ·

India’s Rahul Gandhi says he won't stop asking Modi questions

India’s Rahul Gandhi says he won't stop asking Modi questions

  • Gandhi’s Congress party has questioned investments made by state-run firms in Adani companies and the handover of the management of six airports to the group in recent years, even though it had no experience in the sector
  • Hindenburg’s Jan. 24 report eroded more than $100 billion in the value of the company’s shares
By Reuters ·

Snapchat is promising ‘a lineup of engaging content on Discover and Spotlight’ during the month of Ramadan. (Supplied)

Snapchat to launch over 100 new shows for Ramadan

  • Company promises ‘a lineup of engaging content on Discover and Spotlight’
  • Saudi Broadcasting Authority, MBC Group among media partners
By Arab News ·

Snapchat is promising ‘a lineup of engaging content on Discover and Spotlight’ during the month of Ramadan. (Supplied)

Snapchat to launch over 100 new shows for Ramadan

  • Company promises ‘a lineup of engaging content on Discover and Spotlight’
  • Saudi Broadcasting Authority, MBC Group among media partners
By Arab News ·

Saudi Fashion Commission chief among international panelists at first-ever Egypt Fashion Week

Saudi Fashion Commission chief among international panelists at first-ever Egypt Fashion Week

  • The event will kick off with an opening night on May 12 at the Egyptian Museum, featuring the “Best of Egyptian Designers” fashion show curated by US stylist Julie Matos, followed by a gala dinner
By Arab News ·
Scheffler, McIlroy at their best to reach Match Play semifinals

Scheffler, McIlroy at their best to reach Match Play semifinals

  • Scheffler, who lost in the final in his Match Play debut in 2021, now has won 10 straight matches
  • McIlroy won with a 12-foot birdie putt, the proper ending to a match that both said was a testament to the quality of golf required
By AP ·