World Jul 09 Millions of Muslims observe Eid al-Adha amid high prices Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Arts Jul 07 Hajj sees largest numbers since pandemic as 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage A million pilgrims from across the globe are gathering in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the initial rites of the hajj.
World Jun 26 Iran launches rocket into space as nuclear talks to resume It's unclear when or where the rocket was launched, but the announcement came after satellite photos showed preparations at Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran’s rural Semnan province, the site of Iran's frequent failed attempts to put a satellite into orbit.
World Apr 05 Kuwait’s government resigns for a third time in recent period as political crisis intensifies Kuwait's government has resigned, just months after its formation, opening up new uncertainty. It marks Kuwait's third collective government resignation in the past year and a half.
Economy Mar 21 Saudi Arabia says it ‘won’t bear any responsibility’ for high oil prices The unusually stark warning marked a departure from the giant oil producer's typically cautious statements, as Saudi officials remain aware that even their smallest comments can swing the price of oil and rattle global markets.
World Dec 30 Amid nuclear talks, Iran says it launched a rocket into space Iranian state television says Tehran has launched a rocket with a satellite carrier bearing three devices into space, though it's unclear if any object entered orbit.
World Oct 25 Facebook’s language gaps allow terrorist content and hate speech to thrive Internal company documents show the problems are far more systemic than just a few innocent mistakes, and that Facebook has understood the depth of these failings for years while doing little about it.
World Jun 30 Iran oil workers strike for better wages as economy strains under sanctions Thousands of workers in Iran's vast oil industry have gone on strike over the past week to press demands for better wages and conditions at oil facilities.
World Jun 23 U.S. takes down Iran-linked news sites, alleges disinformation American authorities have seized a range of Iran's state-linked news websites they accuse of spreading "disinformation." The takedowns come as world powers scramble to resurrect Tehran's tattered 2015 nuclear deal.
World Jun 21 Iran’s president-elect says he won’t meet Biden Iran's president-elect said he would not meet with Biden or negotiate over Tehran's ballistic missile program and its support of regional militias.