Update Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

  • Israel says the gunman approached bridge crossing from Jordanian side in truck and opened fire at Israeli security forces, who killed assailant
  • Jordanian authorities say investigating shooting at King Hussein crossing
By AP ·

Update US, UK aircraft bomb Houthi-held Ibb as militia claims downing US drone

US, UK aircraft bomb Houthi-held Ibb as militia claims downing US drone

  • The rebels maintain that they target ships linked to Israel, the US or the UK to force an end to Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza
By Saeed Al-Batati ·

Special West Bank escalation signals potential for a multifront regional conflict photos

West Bank escalation signals potential for a multifront regional conflict

  • Deadly Israeli military operations and Jewish settler attacks drive unrest in an already volatile occupied territory
  • Violence shows no sign of ebbing despite elimination of several militant commanders by Israeli security forces
By Nadia Al-Faour ·

13 Ethiopians arrested for illegal entry, drug smuggling in southern Saudi borders

13 Ethiopians arrested for illegal entry, drug smuggling in southern Saudi borders

  • Drug haul include 917 kg of qat, 39.5 kg of hashish, and other banned drugs
  • In addition to the 13 Ethiopians, 2 Yemenis and a Saudi citizen were also arrested for peddling drugs
By Arab News ·

Israeli strikes in central Syria kill seven: war monitor

Israeli strikes in central Syria kill seven: war monitor

  • In the most high-profile attack on Syria since the war in Gaza began, suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran’s embassy in April, a strike that Iran said killed seven military advisers, including three senior commanders
By AFP ·

Stop-gap US budget bill planned by Republicans will hurt thousands of military programs, defense chief warns

Stop-gap US budget bill planned by Republicans will hurt thousands of military programs, defense chief warns

  • Congress will have to pass some type of temporary measure by Sept. 30 in order to avoid a shutdown of the federal government
  • Austin said a temporary bill would stall research and development projects, and slow progress key nuclear, ship-building, high-tech drone and other weapons programs
By AP ·

Saudi Arabia’s expanding role in global fixed income and derivatives markets highlighted at DMDF 2024

Saudi Arabia’s expanding role in global fixed income and derivatives markets highlighted at DMDF 2024

  • Experts at Debt Markets and Derivatives Forum 2024 in Riyadh discussed the Kingdom’s increasing engagement with fixed income, debt, and derivatives
  • Saudi markets are focused on traditional debt instruments and capitalizing on the rising global demand for sustainable finance
By MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

Saudi debt market liquidity soars to $666m in 2023

Saudi debt market liquidity soars to $666m in 2023

By Nadin Hassan ·

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,982

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,982

By REEM WALID  ·

BBC ‘blocking’ major Gaza humanitarian appeal, insiders say

BBC ‘blocking’ major Gaza humanitarian appeal, insiders say

  • The corporation has been accused of being concerned over a potential backlash from supporters of Israel
By Arab News ·

BBC ‘blocking’ major Gaza humanitarian appeal, insiders say

BBC ‘blocking’ major Gaza humanitarian appeal, insiders say

  • The corporation has been accused of being concerned over a potential backlash from supporters of Israel
By Arab News ·

Alex Morgan says goodbye with final match after an illustrious 15-year career

Alex Morgan says goodbye with final match after an illustrious 15-year career

  • She started and wore the captain’s armband for the San Diego Wave in her final match, playing for the first 13 minutes against the North Carolina Courage before subbing out of the game to an ovation
  • Morgan’s US national team career was full of accomplishments, including World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, and an Olympic Gold medal in 2012
  • A young fan at the game held a sign that said ‘Thank you Alex for all of your hard work for women’s sports’
By AP ·