UAE officials apologise to Israel over handshake snub at judo tournament
The head of the United Arab Emirates' Judo Federation has apologised to Israel after one of their athletes refused to shake the hand of...
Lebanon’s PM Hariri announces shock resignation in Saudi amid fears of assassination
Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri has resigned from his office during a trip to Saudi Arabia in a surprise move that plunged the country into uncertainty...
Saudi’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman announces new anti-terror law
A new "anti-terrorism" law in Saudi Arabia has stipulated the death penalty for anyone who commits or funds terrorism, as well as imprisonment for...
Saudi’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman announces new anti-terror law
A new "anti-terrorism" law in Saudi Arabia has stipulated the death penalty for anyone who commits or funds terrorism, as well as imprisonment for...
High-ranking Saudi prince killed in suspicious helicopter crash near Yemen border
A helicopter carrying several Saudi officials and a high-ranking prince crashed in the kingdom's south-western border with Yemen.
The Saudi interior ministry confirmed on Sunday...
Saudi Arabia detains princes and ministers in “corruption” inquiry
A new “anti-corruption” body in Saudi Arabia has detained 11 princes, four sitting ministers and dozens of former ministers over the weekend.
The detentions...
Syrian opposition faction announces formation of new government in north of country
Syrian opposition fighters and local council members have announced that they have formed a new government to regulate areas in the north of the...
Saudi Arabia becomes the first country to give a robot citizenship
Saudi Arabia has become the first country in the world to grant a robot citizenship.
The humanoid robot named "Sophia" was created by Hanson Robotics...
UAE refuses to play Israeli national anthem for judo gold medallist
An Israeli athlete has won a gold medal at a Grand Slam competition in Abu Dhabi, but the tournament organisers refused to play Israel's...
Turkish man commits suicide on Facebook live after not knowing about daughter’s engagement
A Turkish man shot himself dead on Facebook live after his daughter got engaged without his permission.
Ayhan Uzun filmed the horrific moment he...
