Saudi Arabia says it executes 3 soldiers for ‘high treason’
Saudi Arabia executed three soldiers Saturday it accused of committing “high treason,” without elaborating on which enemy the kingdom believed the men aided.
Battle for Yemen’s Marib heats up, 53 dead in 24 hours: loyalists
Fighting for the key Yemeni region of Marib has intensified, with 53 pro-government and Huthi rebel fighters killed in the past 24 hours, loyalist military officials said Saturday.
United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman
The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program Saturday, including the country’s first female astronaut.
Iran says nuke program testing newest advanced centrifuge
Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran … Read More
Egypt unveils 3,000-year-old ‘lost’ city near Luxor
Archaeologists Saturday showed off their finds at what they say is the “largest” ancient city ever found in Egypt, dating to a golden age of the pharaohs 3,000 years ago.
With artillery guns and flowers, Britain salutes Prince Philip
Gun salutes were fired across Britain on Saturday to mark the death of Prince Philip as tributes flooded in for a man who was a pillar of strength for Queen … Read More
Lebanese pound down for third day in a row
The Lebanese pound fell on the black market for a third straight day, trading at LL12,650 against the dollar, after Arab efforts to help resolve the country’s political crisis appeared … Read More
Saudi-led coalition destroys a Houthi ballistic rocket fired at Jazan
The Saudi-led coalition destroyed a Houthi ballistic rocket fired in the direction of the southern Saudi city of Jazan, state TV reported on Friday.
German firms unveil lavish post-blast Beirut Port plan
A German delegation on Friday unveiled a spectacular multi-billion-dollar project to rebuild Beirut port and its surroundings but admitted it was contingent on far-reaching government reforms.
Lebanon registers 43 new coronavirus deaths, 2,500 cases
Lebanon registered 43 new coronavirus-related deaths and 2,500 cases in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Friday.