Category: Middle East
‘Modern Family’ actress Sofia Vergara features in VIA Riyadh promo video
Sofia Vergara, a Colombian and American actress and model who rose to fame with the American sitcom ‘Modern Family’, has been featured in a promotional
Traditional gowns get a contemporary update from a Saudi fashion designer
Reem Esailan, a Saudi fashion designer, is renowned for her pricey, luxurious costumes that draw inspiration from Saudi culture. “The official Saudi attire is that
GCC and Azerbaijan pledge to increase collaboration
Shahin Abdullayev, the ambassador of Azerbaijan to Saudi Arabia, met with Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, secretary-general of the GCC, in Riyadh. The GCC representative emphasized throughout
The European Commission President is criticized by Palestinians for using a “racist trope” in a video greeting to Israel
Palestinians have attacked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for adopting a “anti-Palestinian, racist trope” in her support for Israeli democracy during her remarks
Iran closes businesses not abiding by hijab law
The authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran have started closing businesses and a large number of shops across the country which are not abiding
Iran re-arrest dissident journalist, says family
The authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran have arrested a dissident Iranian journalist again, just three months after his release from prison, according to
New discussions to improve ties between Syria and Turkey will be held in Russia
According to Turkey’s defense minister, a fresh round of negotiations to normalize relations between Turkey and Syria will take place in Russia on Tuesday. Hulusi
Israeli PM intends to meet with DeSantis while in Israel
When the likely 2024 presidential contender visits Israel this week, Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, DeSantis stated
Iran forbids movie stars who supported protests from leaving the country
According to leaked documents that illustrate the severity of the crackdown by the regime, Iranian film stars, athletes, and celebrities have been barred from leaving
Netanyahu names a far-right minister to the position of New York consul
The high-profile position of consul general in New York, which deals with outreach to American Jews, has been proposed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu