Libya’s eastern government has barred entry to nationals from Iran and Afghanistan at all entry points. This decision follows similar restrictions on nationals from four African countries.
WILMINGTON, Delaware: A Trump administration initiative to deploy hundreds of investigators to hunt for noncitizen voters is illegally intimidating naturalized US citizens and subjecting them to possible disenfranchisement, according to a lawsuit filed by civil rights groups that seeks to end the practice. The lawsuit filed on Wednesday in California federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union and affiliates also alleges that the administration is demanding state election officials deny
GENEVA, Switzerland: Fighting in southern Ethiopia has caused some 50,000 to flee over the border to Kenya since clashes erupted last week, the United Nations said on Wednesday, citing local authorities. The figure represents a sharp jump from the 36,000 recorded on Tuesday by UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, in the wake of clashes between the armies of southern Ethiopia’s Somali and Oromia regions. “According to local authorities, up to an estimated 50,000 people have crossed into Kenya,” said
ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday slammed a “shameful” decision by a judge dismissing accusations against a campaigner arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly seeking to organize violent protests. The man, 30-year-old Youssef Siher, was arrested on October 24 and accused by prosecutors of being behind the social media accounts of the anti-government “October 17 Movement.” That was a reference to protests by young people in Milan on October 17 and 18 that turned violent
WASHINGTON: Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack Obama head to Ohio and Georgia on Wednesday, the sites of critical contests in the November 3 midterm election that will determine which party controls the US Congress for the next two years. The final week of the campaign is playing out with Trump’s public approval rating near a record low, with Americans increasingly sour on the high cost of living and the Iran war, threatening Republicans’ majorities in the
NEW YORK CITY: Attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis on airports and other civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia raise the question of possible war crimes, the UN’s top human rights official told Arab News, as he also condemned the detention of dozens of UN staff in Yemen by the Iran-backed militia. Volker Turk, the UN’s high commissioner for human rights, said that under international humanitarian law, a civilian airport can only be attacked if it is a legitimate military target. “If you start a
Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Saudi Vice Minister of Defense, attended the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025/2026 at the King Abdulaziz Military Academy, representing Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. Graduates completed officer qualification courses in military rehabilitation and were honored with their military ranks, culminating in a ceremony that included the national anthem.
KHERSON, Ukraine: A planned six-day ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump and tied to a humanitarian aid mission in a Russian-occupied town has brought rare quiet to the Ukrainian-held city of Kherson across the water. Four years ago, crowds filled the central square of this southern port city, draped in Ukrainian flags and hugging the troops who had ended months of Russian occupation. Many thought the hardest part was behind them. Instead, the war took a new form. Kherson sits direc
LONDON: For the Arab Americans of Michigan, whose backing was credited with having helped to return Donald Trump to the presidency, there was perhaps more than a little irony in the president’s health secretary choosing the state as the platform for his anti-Arab comments on Monday. Speaking at a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that Arabs “don’t produce science, they don’t win the Nobel Prize, they don’t win the Fields prize, they don’t win the Wolf Prize, they do
“The Godfather”— the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon. Almost 50 years ago, a classic was born. A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, “The Godfather” introduced readers to the first family of American crime fiction, the Corleones, and their powerful legacy of tradition, blood, and honor. The seduction of power, the pitfalls of greed, and the allegiance to family — these are the themes that have resonated with millions of readers around the world and made “T
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation with his Kuwaiti and Malaysian counterparts. During a phone call, Prince Khalid and Mohamed Khaled Nordin of Malaysia reviewed regional developments and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Islamic holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a separate phone call, Prince Khalid discussed regional developments and defense cooperation with his Kuwaiti counter
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI after a high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people. “We extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to your majesty, the families of the deceased, and your friendly people. We wish the injured a speedy recovery and pray that you may be spared any further misfortune,” King Salman said. The crown prince sent a similar message. Earlier on We
Peruse local handicrafts and elegant antiques, shop for souvenirs, or just enjoy a freshly squeezed juice and a pleasant stroll at the Old Town Market Street in AlUla. The experience is available all year round. Check experiencealula.com for more details.
Israeli strikes in Gaza have reportedly killed five people and injured several others. The attack included a drone strike in Rafah, according to local sources.
Freestyle is all about unleashing your creativity through movement. Whether you are mastering your first flip, conquering The Wall, or taking on the X-Park parkour challenge, Bounce is the place to test your limits and experience the thrill. Find out more at riyadh.platinumlist.net.
Take the Letter By Letter challenge and test your ability to remember the spelling of Arabic words. With three difficulty levels, it is taking place at Ithra Center’s library until Nov. 20. Check the Ithra app for more information.
Local comedians will take to the stage at The Storytellers Parking on Oct. 31 for a spot of improv, telling jokes based on audience suggestions and interaction. Tickets are available from jeddah.platinumlist.net.
During Lebanon’s devastating civil war, the great Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani called upon Beirut to rise from the rubble, for the sake of the forests, the rivers, and humanity itself. Now, nearly half a century later, Cairo is hearing another call, not from a poet but history itself. Egypt, the heir to a civilization stretching back thousands of years, is being called upon not merely to honor its extraordinary past, but to fulfill its historic role in a Middle East increasingly threatened by war,
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, extended condolences to Jordan's King Abdullah following a mass shooting in Karak that resulted in nine deaths. During a meeting in Amman, they discussed enhancing cooperation between their nations, addressed regional developments, and emphasized the need for de-escalation and support for Palestinian rights amidst Israel's unilateral actions.
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