video US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop

US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop

  • Houthis spokesperson said, without offering evidence, that the group had targeted US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and its warships in the Red Sea
  • US defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity, dismissed the claims
  • Houthi-run health ministry said the death toll of the US attacks has risen to 53 while the number of injuries rose to 98
video By Reuters ·

Fighting erupts along Lebanon-Syria border after 3 Syrian soldiers killed in earlier clashes

Fighting erupts along Lebanon-Syria border after 3 Syrian soldiers killed in earlier clashes

  • The Lebanese and Syrian armies said they are communicating with each other to ease tensions
  • Lebanese troops have been deployed in large numbers in the area
By AP ·

Frankly Speaking: Assessing Lucid and the Kingdom’s EV ambitions video

Frankly Speaking: Assessing Lucid and the Kingdom’s EV ambitions

  • Faisal Sultan, VP and MD (Middle East) of Lucid Motors, is confident about the US-headquartered electric vehicle maker’s trajectory and its presence in Saudi Arabia
  • Considers Saudi electric transportation goals attainable thanks to steady public adoption of EV and strong government policy support
By Arab News ·

Ramadan in Qatif showcases Saudi small town spirit

Ramadan in Qatif showcases Saudi small town spirit

  • Festive gatherings typical of tight-knit community
  • Locals enjoy spirituality, family gatherings in holy month
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Israeli airstrike kills three in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrike kills three in Gaza, medics say

  • Israel military says Gaza air strikes hit militants trying to plant explosives
By Reuters ·

Special Filipino Muslim students host iftars in Manila universities to foster unity, strengthen bonds

Filipino Muslim students host iftars in Manila universities to foster unity, strengthen bonds

  • ‘University Tour Iftar’ started in 2023 to unite young Filipino Muslims during Ramadan
  • Muslims make up around 10 percent of Philippines’ 120 million population
By Ellie Aben ·

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America

  • VOA director Michael Abramowitz said he was among 1,300 staffers placed on leave Saturday
By AFP ·

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America

  • VOA director Michael Abramowitz said he was among 1,300 staffers placed on leave Saturday
By AFP ·

McLaren has ominous pace, Lewis Hamilton has work to do: 5 takeaways from F1’s season-opener

McLaren has ominous pace, Lewis Hamilton has work to do: 5 takeaways from F1’s season-opener

  • Among the takeaways ahead of Sunday’s race in Shanghai are that McLaren is the team to beat and that Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have a lot of work to do
  • Lando Norris heads to the second round of the Formula 1 season in China with a lead over champion Max Verstappen after winning a thrilling race in Australia
By AP ·