Update Bomb attack targets Turkish capital, Kurdish militants claim responsibility

Bomb attack targets Turkish capital, Kurdish militants claim responsibility

  • Blast was the first in Ankara since 2016, and comes on the day that parliament was set to open a new session.
By Reuters ·

The army shot down several of the drones but one hit its target, killing a soldier and wounding others. (File/AFP)

Yemeni soldier killed, others hurt in Houthi drone attack in Saada

  • Incident happened during parade to mark anniversary of Sept. 26 Revolution
  • 4 Bahraini soldiers were killed in similar attack last week
By Saeed Al-Batati ·

This image shows the devastated interior of Al-Haitham hall in Qaraqosh, also known as Hamdaniyah.

Iraq wedding fire caused by ‘gross negligence,’ government investigation says

  • Investigation results said owner of hall and three other staff members had allowed 900 people into venue when it was designed for a maximum of 400
By Reuters ·

Update AlUla Date Festival garners $1.6m in auction sales

AlUla Date Festival garners $1.6m in auction sales

  • Events will take place every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 11
  • The first-place, 2nd-place and 3rd-place winnerswill get prizes worth SAR 75,000, SAR 50,000 and SAR 30,000, respectively
By Arab News ·

Update Huge fire at police premises in Egypt’s Ismailia now under control

Huge fire at police premises in Egypt’s Ismailia now under control

  • Dozens injured before firefighters contained the blaze after several hours
By Reuters - AFP ·

Zelensky says nothing will weaken Kyiv’s resolve against Russia

Zelensky says nothing will weaken Kyiv’s resolve against Russia

  • No one could “shut down” Ukraine’s stability, endurance, strength and courage, Zelensky says
By Reuters ·