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August 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia's 1st ambassador to Palestine presents letter of credentials

The first ambassador appointed by Saudi Arabia to Palestine, Naif bin Bandar Al-Saud, presented on Saturday his letter of credentials to the Palestinian authorities, Anadolu reports. Ambassador Al-Saud delivered...

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August 13, 2023

Dozens killed in Sudan tribal clashes

Dozens of people were killed on Saturday in tribal clashes in the Darfur region in western Sudan, Anadolu reports. Eyewitnesses reported that dozens of people lost their lives in...

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August 13, 2023

Dust storm disrupts life in southeastern Iran, sending over 700 people to hospitals

A sand and dust storm in Iran’s southeastern region disrupted daily life, sending 733 people to hospitals to seek medical attention, Anadolu reports. “Due to the storm, 733 people...

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August 13, 2023

Ronaldo guides Al-Nassr to Arab Club Champions Cup victory

Portuguese star forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored double as Al-Nassr on Saturday beat Al-Hilal 2-1 in an all-Saudi final to win the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, Anadolu reports. In...

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August 13, 2023

Explosions heard in Syrian capital Damascus - state media

Explosions were heard in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus early on Sunday, state media said, adding that the cause was not known, Reuters reports. The Syrian Observatory...

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August 13, 2023

Israelis continue to protest judicial overhaul for 32nd straight week

Israeli protesters took to the streets again on Saturday to protest the coalition government’s judicial overhaul, Anadolu reports. Demonstrators have organized mass protests every Saturday against the far-right coalition...

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August 13, 2023

Iraq lifts ban on access to Telegram

Telegram, which was closed Aug. 6 by the Iraqi government, will be opened for access starting Aug. 13, the Communications Ministry announced late Saturday, Anadolu reports. The ban will...

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August 13, 2023

Iran to use $6bn in unfrozen funds to purchase commodities exempted from US sanctions: Central bank head

Iran’s top banker announced Saturday that Iranian funds frozen in South Korea have been released following a prisoner swap deal with Washington, Anadolu reports. Mohammad Reza Farzin, the head...

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August 13, 2023

Israel criticizes prisoner swap agreement between US, Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday criticized a US-Iran agreement to release around $6 billion worth of frozen Iranian assets in the South Korea Central Bank in exchange...

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August 13, 2023

Lebanon Christian cleric urges state control of weapons after clash

Lebanon’s top Christian cleric called for state control over weapons on Sunday, days after a deadly clash between Christian villagers and the heavily armed group Hezbollah over an overturned...

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