DUBAI: The Arab coalition has intercepted a Houthi drone targeting the southern region of Saudi Arabia, state news agency SPA reported on Friday. The coalition said they continue to take precautions to protect civilians as the militia continue to target them, the report added. Saudi Arabia’s civil defense said on Wednesday that several missiles fired by the Iran-backed Houthi
Oil prices pushed higher on Friday, taking Brent to near $70 a barrel as firm U.S. economic data and expectations of a strong rebound in global fuel demand in the third quarter underpinned the market.
ALGIERS: Algerian medics fear next week’s reopening of national borders will trigger a new surge in COVID-19 cases despite health measures, as people living abroad rush home to see family. The borders have been mostly closed since the global pandemic struck in early 2020, marooning thousands of Algerians working overseas and separating families with dual nationality but
PARIS: Rafael Nadal said Friday that without the media "we will not be the athletes that we are today" as Naomi Osaka became increasingly isolated over her decision to boycott all French Open press commitments. Japanese star Osaka caused a stir at Roland Garros by announcing that she will refuse to carry out any media activity at the tournament, claiming she fears the effect