Business
Early-stage startups across the MENA region secure funding rounds
Startups throughout the Middle East and North Africa region are experiencing a surge in funding, significantly energizing the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Hezbollah
Israeli airstrike in northeastern Lebanon wounds 3, local official says
An Israeli airstrike deep in northeastern Lebanon early Sunday wounded at least three people, a local official said.
Politics
Senegal opposition candidate Faye leads initial presidential election tallies
The first polling station tallies of Senegal's delayed presidential election on Sunday showed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye taking the lead, prompting street celebrations after a peaceful day of voting that many hope will bring change.
Politics
Islamic state claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens
The Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's army that it said had killed 30 soldiers on Wednesday.
Business
Middle East sees 23% drop in VC funding: Qatar, Bahrain, UAE hardest hit
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) saw a 23% drop in venture capital (VC) funding deployed in 2023, according to a new report, with Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates seeing the steepest decreases.
Politics
Slovaks vote in presidential election that might bolster PM Fico
Slovaks vote in a presidential election on Saturday that could strengthen Prime Minister Robert Fico's grip on power as he seeks more control over public media, softer anti-corruption laws and a dissenting voice to EU support for Ukraine.
Turkey
Erdogan condemns terrorist attack in Moscow
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned on Saturday the "unacceptable" attack that killed at least 133 people on Friday night at a concert hall in the suburbs of Moscow.
Hamas
Large-scale operation against a Hamas military complex
Fighting raged on Saturday around Gaza's main hospital where Israel says it has so far killed more than 170 gunmen in an extensive raid.
Shipping
Maersk will avoid Red Sea despite EU security operation
Shipping company Maersk said on Friday it was too early to resume sailings through the Red Sea due to a continued elevated risk level, despite an initiative by the European Union to increase safety in the region.
Politics
What is ISIS-K, the group that attacked a Moscow concert hall?
The U.S. has intelligence confirming Islamic State's claim of responsibility for a deadly shooting attack at a concert near Moscow on Friday, a U.S. official told Reuters.
Lifestyle
Redefining chic youth culture in the Middle East
KHAMSA, the latest digital magazine catering to the chic youth of the Middle East, has recently been launched in Dubai.
Yemen
U.S. says it conducted self-defense strikes against Houthi facilities
U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes against three Houthi underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday.