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Saudi Humanoid Robot Touches Woman Inappropriately During Presentation, Sparks Debate Online

During its presentation, the "male humanoid" appeared to reach out to touch the female reporter's bottom. The post Saudi Humanoid Robot Touches Woman Inappropriately During Presentation, Sparks Debate Online first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 12, 2024

She lost her home, had to send her kids away, but keeps reporting on Gaza

Khawla al-Khalidi lost her dream home in an Israeli attack, was displaced three times but continues reporting.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023

Tunisia detains Abir Moussi, prominent opponent of president: Lawyers

The arrest is the latest in a crackdown against President Kais Saied’s opponents.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023

Saudi Arabia, South Korea to Cooperate on 40 Projects, Economic Initiatives

The Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid al-Falih, revealed that 26 agreements were concluded with a total value of about $29 billion during the visit of the Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to South Korea. Falih confirmed to Al Arabiya channel that the Shaheen project is the biggest foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 18, 2022

Riyadh: Our Relationship with Washington Contributed to Regional Security

Riyadh confirmed its relationship with Washington contributed to the security and stability of the region and that historical ties between Saudi Arabia and the US have served the interests of both countries. Saudi Arabia’s ties with the US are strategic and have supported the security and stability of the Middle…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Saudi FM Reiterates OPEC+ Decision is Not Political

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said that the OPEC+ decision to cut production is purely economic and was taken unanimously by the member states. The Foreign Minister said "OPEC+ members acted responsibly and took the appropriate decision," stressing that it is not a political move. During an…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 12, 2022

Pope Tawadros Calls for Moving or Expanding ‘Crowded’ Egyptian Churches after Abu Sifin Fire

Egypt's Coptic Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria joined government calls to move churches in overcrowded areas to “wider places,” days after a major fire engulfed a church in the Giza governorate, killing dozens. “There are small prayer places compared to the number of Copts in the area, and the church…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 17, 2022

Egypt: Plan to Replace Overcrowded Neighborhood Churches Sparks Government Controversy

Egypt’s Social Solidarity Minister Nevin el Qabbaj has made controversial statements on replacing churches in densely populated places in the North African nation. On Sunday, Qabbaj told Al Arabiya channel that the state is in the process of reviewing the conditions of the old churches, and the matter is not…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022

Saudi Arabia lifts Covid curbs, permitting travel to India

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has lifted Covid-19 travel restrictions on its citizens, the Ministry of Interior announced on Monday.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2022

Anbar Tribes Warn Head of Iraq's PMF against Undermining Security

The tribes of Iraq's al-Anbar warned on Sunday against attempts to destabilize the province. Earlier, a military convoy of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) rode into the province, prompting the warning. Ahmed Abu Risha, head of the Awakening (Sahwa) National Council, warned PMF leader Faleh Fayad that the Anbar tribes…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2022