DUBAI: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, in an attack that could lead to a major escalation between the regional archenemies.Here is some reaction to the attack from official statements and postings on social media: ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU“In recent years, and especially … Read more
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani left Baghdad on Saturday for the US, his office said, where he will meet with the US president as regional tensions flare.US President Joe Biden is due to receive the Iraqi leader on Monday to “coordinate on common priorities” and discuss the “evolution of the military mission” of … Read more
‘Reckless’ Houthi Red Sea campaign harming Yemenis, Palestinians – US special envoy LONDON: Continuing Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea are “misplaced, reckless and indiscriminate,” the US special envoy for Yemen said on Wednesday during a briefing attended by Arab News. Timothy Lenderking added that the Houthis’ activities are harming both ordinary Yemenis … Read more
‘Disinformation campaign’ behind Texas A&M closure of Doha campus: Qatar Foundation LONDON: A months-long “disinformation campaign” was behind Texas A&M University’s decision on Thursday to close its Doha campus, Qatar Foundation has said. The university’s System Board of Regents voted 7-1 in favor of ending the contract with the foundation, effectively winding down its Doha … Read more
RIYADH: Riyadh will witness a surge in the entertainment, leisure and tourism sectors, with Diriyah Co. aiming to break ground on 11 new assets by the end of 2024. In the first step toward this endeavor, the company signed two agreements on the sidelines of the Public Investment Fund’s Private Sector Forum. Speaking to Arab … Read more