Saudi Arabia Allows Marriage Contracts at Two Holy Mosques
RIYADH (Agencies): The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that nikah, or marriage contracts, can now be conducted at the two holiest sites in Islam –…
High-Ranking Israeli Officials Call for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Dismissal
TEL AVIV (Agencies): In a public letter, 26 former senior Israeli security officials and 17 senior civil field officials, including three Nobel laureates, have demanded the removal of Benjamin Netanyahu,…
UK Royal Navy’s Inability to Strike Yemeni Houthis Revealed as a ‘Scandal’
LONDON (Agencies): The UK Royal Navy’s vessels have been revealed to be incapable of attacking Houthi positions in Yemen due to a lack of necessary missiles, a situation that a…
Top Russian Epidemiologist Declares Covid-19 Has Exhausted Its Pandemic Potential
MOSCOW (Agencies): Gennady Onishchenko, Russia’s former chief health inspector, has stated that Covid-19 has lost its pandemic potential in the years since it was identified by the World Health Organization.…
Israel Reportedly Preparing for Potential Invasion of Lebanon
BEIRUT (Agencies): According to Lebanese broadcaster LBCI, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ready to wage a full-scale war against Hezbollah, the pro-Palestinian armed group in Lebanon. The development comes…
‘Armed Convoy’ Pledges to Halt Migrant Crossings at Texas Border
TEXAS (Agencies): A large convoy, reportedly led by a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, has announced its intention to arrive at the Texas border next week to prevent illegal crossings…
Israel and Hamas Nearing Ceasefire Agreement – New York Times
NEW YORK (Agencies): According to the New York Times, Israel and Hamas are expected to reach a prolonged ceasefire agreement within the next two weeks. The US-brokered deal could potentially…
Pakistan Triumphs Over Nigeria in Hockey 5s World Cup 2024
Muscat (Agencies): In the inaugural match of the Hockey 5s World Cup 2024 held in Muscat, Oman, Pakistan emerged victorious against Nigeria with a score of 11-5. The national team’s…
Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store
Tel Aviv (AP): A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in over 70 years, a diplomat reported Wednesday, a further socially liberalizing step in the…
US launches new round of airstrikes in Iraq
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US military has announced that it has carried out “proportionate” airstrikes against Iranian-backed militants in Iraq in response to recent attacks on American bases in the region.…