Update An ambulance believed to be carrying wounded people, after multiple explosions were heard in Beirut on Wednesday.

20 killed, 450 injured in second wave of blasts in Lebanon

  • The report said walkie-talkies and even solar equipment were targeted a day after hundreds of pagers blew up
  • Wednesday’s blasts caused fires, injuries and a state of hysteria
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman addresses the Shoura Council on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without Palestinian state, crown prince tells Shoura Council

  • Crown prince strongly condemns the “crimes of the Israeli occupation” against the Palestinian people
  • While Kingdom moves forward “on the paths of modernization and diversity,” the country is keen to protect its identity and values: Crown Prince
By Arab News ·

Special Pager and walkie-talkie blasts targeting Hezbollah across Lebanon raise questions, stoke Middle East tensions photos

Pager and walkie-talkie blasts targeting Hezbollah across Lebanon raise questions, stoke Middle East tensions

  • Communication devices exploded simultaneously across Lebanon, killing at least 15 people and injuring thousands
  • Suspected Israeli attack represents an embarrassing security breach on such a scale that Hezbollah has almost no choice but to respond
By Jonathan Gornall ·

Saudi minister visits Kuwait to pass on Saudi leaders’ condolences after royal’s death

Saudi minister visits Kuwait to pass on Saudi leaders’ condolences after royal’s death

  • Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud conveyed the messages of sympathy to Kuwait’s emir and the country’s prime minister
By Arab News ·

Hezbollah says 20 members dead, hours after walkie-talkie blasts

Hezbollah says 20 members dead, hours after walkie-talkie blasts

  • Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is due to give his first televised speech since the attacks on Thursday afternoon
By AFP ·

A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads

A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads

  • Mpox causes mostly mild symptoms like fever and body aches, but can trigger serious cases
  • Lack of funds, vaccines and information is making it difficult to stem the spread
By AP ·

Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777s rolling out to six US cities

Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777s rolling out to six US cities

  • Boeing 777 with enhanced cabins will be introduced to Chicago, Boston, Dallas Fort Worth, Seattle and linked routes Miami/Bogota and Newark/Athens
  • Flights to and from ten of the 12 gateways in Emirates’ US network will feature Premium Economy by February 2025
By Arab News ·

Special Electromin to install 16 EV charging stations at Roshn Waterfront by end of 2024

Electromin to install 16 EV charging stations at Roshn Waterfront by end of 2024

By Nour El-Shaeri - MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

X update allows app to bypass Brazil ban: Internet providers

X update allows app to bypass Brazil ban: Internet providers

  • A Brazil Supreme Court judge last month ordered X's shutdown in a bitter legal standoff with Elon Musk
  • The shutdown has infuriated Musk and has fueled a fierce debate on freedom of expression
By AFP ·

X update allows app to bypass Brazil ban: Internet providers

X update allows app to bypass Brazil ban: Internet providers

  • A Brazil Supreme Court judge last month ordered X's shutdown in a bitter legal standoff with Elon Musk
  • The shutdown has infuriated Musk and has fueled a fierce debate on freedom of expression
By AFP ·