- 9 January, 2025
Protests hit multiple cities in Iran for the first time in weeks
Protests erupted in various cities in the Islamic Republic of Iran for the first time in weeks, according to the group Human Rights Activists in
Yemeni leader requests assistance from EU for its economy and development
Rashad Al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, encouraged the EU to step up and expand its aid to Yemen on Wednesday. In addition
Iran releases several inmates to placate the protest movement
Following months of unrest brought on by Mahsa Amini’s passing, Iran has released a number of well-known detainees in an apparent effort to placate opposition
Banks in Lebanon are unlikely to discontinue offering ATMs despite criticism
On Monday, a banking industry expert ruled out the prospect of banks discontinuing all ATM operations totally since such a move might have unintended consequences.
Religious leader in Lebanon criticises politicians for abusing “power and influence” in election of new president
On Sunday, a Lebanese religious leader charged lawmakers with abusing their “power and influence” by impeding the process of electing a new president and the
Lebanese Central Bank’s head says he would not run for reelection
Riad Salameh, the seasoned president of Lebanon’s central bank, said that he would not run for re-election after his most recent six-year tenure as head
Costume festival returns to Riyadh city, superheroes fans excited
Those who dress as superheroes and horror characters are welcome to enter the Costume Festival for free on Thursday and Friday at Boulevard Riyadh City.
Teams from Saudi fly to Turkey to help with earthquake relief operations
After earthquakes struck Turkey earlier this week, leaving thousands dead and others trapped under the wreckage, Saudi teams left Riyadh early on Thursday to help
Israeli court postpones the demolition of a West Bank community
Tuesday saw the controversial demolition of a Bedouin hamlet in the occupied West Bank receives new approval from Israel’s Supreme Court. After it was determined
Erdogan receives condolences from Saudi King and crown prince following the Turkish earthquake
Following the Monday earthquake that shook Turkey, King Salman of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent their sympathies to President Recep Tayyip