Soccer-Iran need to score their own goals against Spain, Portugal
An own goal in stoppage time seemingly sent from the heavens gave Iran a 1-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup opener but...
Saudi Arabia cracks case of smuggled beer disguised as Pepsi
Customs officials in Saudi Arabia say they've cracked a case — and then some — of smugglers trying to bring illicit cans of beer...
Defiant ex-Afghan football chief rejects sex abuse charges
Bazarak, Afghanistan, Sept 4, 2020 (AFP) - Afghanistan's fugitive former football chief, wanted over the sexual abuse of women players, rejected all charges against...
Women register to vote for the first time in Saudi Arabia
For the first time in the history of Saudi Arabia, women can begin registering to vote this week.
According to local media, women will be...
King Salman center launches plan to develop youth skills
The King Salman Youth Center (KSYC) has launched a new initiative called the Khattet Plan, which seeks to rehabilitate young people by training them...
Jordan underwater survey finds parts of Islamic-era port
Officials say Jordan's first underwater archaeological survey has detected the outlines of a stone barrier, believed to be part of the centuries-old Red Sea...
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston win at SAG Awards
One reunion sparked at the 26th Screen Actors Guild on Sunday, where both Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston took home awards and celebrated each...
Israel wields startup tech against coronavirus second wave
Tel-Aviv (AFP) - Israel's armoury in the battle against the novel coronavirus includes thermal cameras scanning crowds and algorithms trawling vast medical databanks for...
Saudi desalination technology wins global recognition
Saudi Arabia's King Salman received at Al-Yamama Palace on Sunday two awards won by the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) at Global Water Summit...
Virus vs. religion
While most leaders of major religions have supported governments’ efforts to fight the pandemic by limiting gatherings, a minority of the faithful — in...
