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 ·

At least 1000 people evacuated as flooding hits northern Italy

At least 1000 people evacuated as flooding hits northern Italy

  • Rivers flooded in three of the region’s provinces — Ravenna, Bologna and Faenza — as local mayors asked people to stay on upper floors
By AP ·

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 ·

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve — a great escape 

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve — a great escape 

  • The island-based Red Sea resort offers the chance for both relaxation and adventure 
By Shyama Krishna Kumar ·
Anthony Joshua ready to show ‘gladiatorial spirit’ in IBF title clash with Daniel Dubois video

Anthony Joshua ready to show ‘gladiatorial spirit’ in IBF title clash with Daniel Dubois

  • Joshua, Dubois and fighters in Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition undercard put through their paces at public workout
By Arab News ·