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US Treasury imposes sanctions on 18 major banks in Iran

  • The Treasury Department said it was designating 18 major Iranian banks
  • The sanctions will be effective in 45 days, the department said
By AFP ·

Twitter suspends account of Al Masirah TV run by Houthis

  • “Twitter took steps to suspend the accounts of Al-Masirah without giving reasons,” the channel said
By Reuters ·

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Kuwait’s new crown prince pledges commitment to democracy and peace

  • The assembly unanimously endorsed Sheikh Meshal for the role
  • He said Kuwait would uphold its regional and international commitments
By Reuters ·

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Saudi health minister: ‘COVID-19 numbers can rise unexpectedly, we must adhere to safety measures’

  • Ministry reports 421 new coronavirus cases, 561 recoveries, 25 deaths
  • A total of 4,972 people have succumbed to the virus in the Kingdom so far
By Rawan Radwan ·

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Defying social media rules could see end of Facebook in Turkey: Industry expert

  • Controversial new regulations went into effect on Oct. 1 amid criticism over censorship
By MENEKSE TOKYAY ·

Fire at Al-Azhar Mosque contained and under control

By Mohammed Abu Zaid ·

Egyptian authorities focus on water resources and irrigation

By Mohammed Abu Zaid ·

India can play ‘vital role’ for Afghan peace, top negotiator says

  • In a meeting with Abdullah, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed commitment to a ‘permanent cease-fire’ in Afghanistan
  • Experts say New Delhi is becoming more open to dealing with the Taliban as Afghanistan’s new political set-up may include them in the government
By Sanjay Kumar ·

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Protests turn violent as Indonesians oppose new labor law

By Shinta Eka Puspasari ·

OPEC doesn’t see peak oil demand

  • Group forecasts crude consumption growing, driven largely by greater use of cars in developing countries
By AFP ·

Kenin downs Kvitova to set up French Open final with teen Swiatek

  • No. 4-seeded Kenin moved into the title match by beating No. 7 Petra Kvitova on Thursday
  • Swiatek became the first Polish woman in 81 years to reach the Roland Garros final as she demolished Argentine qualifier Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-1
By AP ·

Twitter suspends account of Al Masirah TV run by Houthis

  • “Twitter took steps to suspend the accounts of Al-Masirah without giving reasons,” the channel said
By Reuters ·

Deezer launches its first podcast for Saudi Arabia

By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·