Saudi Arabia Makes Rare Move to Open its First Liquor Store in Over 70 Years Amid Liberalization Drive
Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, marking a significant departure from its conservative traditions.
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Delta Air Lines Strikes Deal With Riyadh Air to Operate Flights Between US and Saudi Arabia
Delta Air Lines and startup Riyadh Air have entered into a partnership to connect the US and Saudi Arabia with regularly operated flights.
Iraqi Militias Attack KFC, US Businesses in Protest of Gaza War
Iraqi militias are targeting US businesses such as KFC in protest to the Gaza war...
Two Texan Men Get More Than 3 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Sell Iranian Oil to China
Two Texas men were sentenced to 45 months in prison for trying to sell Iranian oil to a refinery in China in violation of US sanctions...
Israel Lifts Gaza Food Sales Ban as Government Faces Condemnation Over Rafah Airstrikes: Report
Israel has recently lifted its ban on food sales to Gaza from the country and the occupied West Bank...
Egypt Greenlights UN Aid Through Israel’s Crossing to Gaza; Rafah Conflict Raises Doubts
Egypt has agreed to send UN humanitarian aid trucks through Israel's m...
Update: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Confirmed Dead After Heavy Landing During Helicopter Crash With Other Officials
President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister have lost their lives in ...
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US Designates Houthis as Terrorists, Launches Fresh Strikes in Yemen After Rebels Hit Another US-Operated Ship
The US has put Houthi rebels back on a list of terrorist organizations following the Yemen-based group's attack on another US-operated vessel in the Red Sea region.
US Launches Additional Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen as Rebels Hit Greek Ship With Missile in Red Sea
The US military launched new strikes in Yemen on Tuesday, targeting anti-ship ballistic missiles in a part of the country controlled by Houthi rebels.
Oil Prices Surge After US, Britain Strike Back at Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Oil prices jumped 2% on Friday as the United States (US) and Britain launched air and sea strikes in Yemen against the Houthi militants.
Shipping Giants Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Begin Rerouting Ships to Avoid Red Sea as Houthi Attacks Increase
Following a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have rerouted their vessels, opting for the longer Cape of Good Hope ro
Oil Giant BP Pauses All Tanker Transits Through Red Sea Due to Houthi Attack Fears
Oil giant British Petroleum (BP) has temporarily halted all its tanker transits via the Red Sea after attacks on ships by Iranian-backed Houthi militants based in Yemen escalated.
Shipping Giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Suspend Red Sea Travel After Houthi Rebel Attacks
Shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have temporarily suspended their container ship travel through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Middle East, citing security risks.
Biden Under Scrutiny for Supplying Tank Shells to Israel Without Congress' Approval
The Biden administration is facing heightened scrutiny for supplying tank shells to Israel without obtaining congressional approval.
Trading on Terror? Israel Investigates Claims Some Traders Knew Hamas' Attack Plan and Profited off It
Authorities in Israel are currently investigating unusual trading activities that occurred just days before the October 7 Hamas attack.
Israel-Hamas War Leaves Airlines Struggling With Major Slow Down in Bookings
Airlines are grappling with a significant decline in bookings following the conflict between Israel and Hamas as people cancel trips to the Middle East and nearby countries.
