Pakistan Cracks Down on Begging in Saudi Holy Sites
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have introduced new measures to curb begging in Islamic holy sites, including affidavits for Umrah pilgrims and group travel requirements.
Vampire Diaries’ star earns praise after he rejects Starbucks onstage, Calls for Boycott
Michael Malarkey, known for The Vampire Diaries, refused to drink Starbucks coffee during a public event, urging a boycott over the company's perceived ties to Israel
Saudi prince uses fund to expand power, commit abuses: HRW
A 93-page report from the New York-based group describes how Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has asserted control over the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which now manages assets worth around $925 billion compared with $84 billion a decade ago.
Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified: foreign ministry
Acting in parallel, Britain also announced fresh sanctions against Iran on Monday, freezing the assets of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL).
Climate change brings rare snowfall to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jouf Desert Region
Al-Jouf, known for its colorful wildflowers in spring, is now expected to see an even more vibrant seasonal bloom, with aromatic plants and flowers likely to thrive in the months ahead.
Gazans think US election outcome unlikely to change regional situation
Many believe US support for Israel will remain steadfast regardless of winner
Iran minister slams female student’s public strip as ‘immoral’
"Those who republished this footage spread prostitution," said Simaei, adding such incidents "should not be encouraged as they are neither morally nor religiously justified."
Netanyahu fires Israeli defense minister
Yoav Gallant was dismissed by the PM for “breach of trust”
Iranian Student Arrested After Stripping in Campus Protest Against Dress Code
According to Amnesty Iran, this act followed her being physically harassed by security officers for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly.
Assassinations, sabotages, cyberattacks: Israel’s operations against Iran
As Israel launched a series of air strikes Saturday, which it said were aimed at Iran's military infrastructure, AFP looks at the other attempts over the years.
Hundreds evacuated as forest fire rages in Turkey
The fire started Thursday and was quickly spread to residential areas by winds blowing at 50 kilometres (30 miles) an hour.
Middle East rocked by 2 high-profile assassinations within 12 hours
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr killed in separate attacks on Iran, Lebanon