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Saudi Arabia called for restraint and "avoiding escalation" in light of the air strikes launched by the United States and Britain against sites linked to the Houthi movement in Yemen, the kingdom's foreign ministry said on Friday.

The United States and Britain launched a series of strikes on Yemen on Thursday aimed at the Iran-backed Houthi militia that started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late last year.

The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the movement's attacks on ships in the Red Sea, a dramatic regional widening of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

The Palestinian squad at the Asian Cup in Qatar hope to bring honor to their compatriots in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip with their first victory at the tournament since the team's debut in 2015. 

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM – the Kingdom’s $500 billion mega business and tourism project – has unveiled its latest luxury destination; mountain resort Aquellum.

 A politician bidding to run against Vladimir Putin in Russia's upcoming presidential election described the decision to go to war in Ukraine as a "big mistake" in comments to the wives of soldiers on Thursday.

Turkey is committed to achieving disinflation, central bank chief Hafize Gaye Erkan told investors on Thursday while anticipating the completion of the monetary policy tightening cycle as soon as possible, two sources told Reuters.

Britain is expected to join the United States in conducting overnight air strikes on military positions belonging to the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, the political editor for the Times newspaper reported on Thursday.

French President Emmanuel Macron poached former Nicolas Sarkozy minister Rachida Dati to join his new government, a surprise move that will further weaken his conservative opponents and signals his desire to bring political experience to his cabinet.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that hypocrisy and lies had been presented to the U.N.'s top court, adding that South Africa's accusation against Israel of genocide in Gaza could only happen in a world turned upside-down.

Today, Morocco proudly commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Manifesto of Independence, a historic document that signifies the enduring bond between the Alawite Throne and the Moroccan people during the nation's arduous struggle for independence.

Oman unveiled late on Wednesday a sustainable finance framework to help the Gulf country reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and attract environmental, social and governance (ESG) investors.