Iran’s judiciary chief threatens to prosecute ‘without mercy’ unveiled women

Iran’s judiciary chief threatens to prosecute ‘without mercy’ unveiled women

  • Iran’s Interior Ministry earlier released statement that reinforced mandatory hijab law
  • Iranian women widely seen unveiled in malls, restaurants, shops and streets
By Reuters ·

Special Ukrainian soldiers in Donetsk and Kharkiv have a clear vision of danger and glory alike photos

Ukrainian soldiers in Donetsk and Kharkiv have a clear vision of danger and glory alike

  • Local commander appreciates weapons donations, says troops lack technical skills and expertise to operate them
  • Loss of homes and livelihoods proved too much to bear for those who remained during Russian control
By Nadia Al-Faour ·

Russia protests about ‘provocative actions’ by US forces in Syria

Russia protests about ‘provocative actions’ by US forces in Syria

By Reuters ·

KSrelief donation of dates to reach poorest Afghans during Ramadan 

KSrelief donation of dates to reach poorest Afghans during Ramadan 

  • 100 tons of premium Saudi dates will be distributed by Afghan Red Crescent Society 
  • For many, the Ramadan staple is unaffordable amid skyrocketing prices of food 
By PARWIZ KAROKHAIL  ·

Turkish, Syrian children collaborate on bilingual book

Turkish, Syrian children collaborate on bilingual book

  • The book — which has been published in Turkish and Arabic — is currently being distributed to libraries, schools and museums in the city
  • “These children are the heroes of a common story,” Asli Gokgoz, a teacher and the project coordinator, told Arab News
By MENEKSE TOKYAY ·

In Dhaka, civil society initiatives prevent Ramadan food waste

In Dhaka, civil society initiatives prevent Ramadan food waste

  • During the holy month, excess food is collected from iftar events around the capital
  • Bidyanondo Foundation’s Iftar Car collects leftover items for distribution to the needy
By SHEHAB SUMON ·

Saudi Arabia and Miami have a lot in common when it comes to quality of life and business opportunities, experts said

Saudi Arabia, Miami share similarities in quality of life standards experts tell FII Priority

  • Kingdom made quality of life a priority in Saudi Vision 2030
  • Cities should invest in arts and culture, panelists say
By Arab News ·

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

  • Sadai Banowan, which means women’s voice in Dari, is Afghanistan’s only women-run station and started 10 years ago
  • Moezuddin Ahmadi, the director for Information and Culture in Badakhshan province, said the station violated the “laws and regulations"
By AP ·

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

  • Sadai Banowan, which means women’s voice in Dari, is Afghanistan’s only women-run station and started 10 years ago
  • Moezuddin Ahmadi, the director for Information and Culture in Badakhshan province, said the station violated the “laws and regulations"
By AP ·

Man City rout Liverpool 4-1 without injured Haaland

Man City rout Liverpool 4-1 without injured Haaland

  • The game represented one of the biggest remaining tests in City's league campaign
  • Defeat would have given Arsenal the chance to extend their lead at the top to 11 points
By AP ·