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 ·

A member of security forces loyal to the interim Syrian government speaks on a cell phone while standing by Mediterranean sea.

Syria authorities accuse Hezbollah of killing three soldiers

  • Hezbollah in a statement denied any involvement in clashes with Syrian security forces or in Syrian territory
  • Group was a key backer of Syria’s former president Bashar Assad before he was toppled in a lightning offensive

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 ·

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)

Crown prince launches Saudi Architecture Characters Map to celebrate architectural heritage

  • Saudi Architecture aims to enrich the urban architectural diversity of the Kingdom, elevate urban landscape in cities and empower local talent
By Arab News ·

Dr. Rasha Alawieh. (Supplied)

Doctor at Brown University deported to Lebanon despite US judge’s order

  • Alawieh, a Lebanese citizen, has an H-1B visa authorizing her to work at Brown University, yet she was detained on Thursday after returning from travel to Lebanon
  • Her expulsion is set to be the focus of a hearing on Monday before a federal judge in Boston, who demanded information on whether his order had been “willfully” disobeyed
By Reuters ·

Trump administration deports Venezuelans despite court order, says judge has no authority

Trump administration deports Venezuelans despite court order, says judge has no authority

  • ‘A single judge in a single city cannot direct the movements of an aircraft ... full of foreign alien terrorists who were physically expelled from US soil’
  • The 238 men – alleged members of the Venezuelan gang – were being transferred to the Terrorism Confinement Center
By Reuters ·

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 ·

Draper powers past Rune to win Indian Wells ATP Masters

Draper powers past Rune to win Indian Wells ATP Masters

  • Draper: All the work I’ve done over the last few years, it feels like it’s all coming together on the big stage and I can’t put that into words
  • Draper’s run to a third career title included victories not only over Alcaraz but also over 2022 Indian Wells winner Taylor Fritz and big-hitting home hope Ben Shelton
By AFP ·