Amazon AWS Bahrain region disrupted amid drone attacks in Middle East
The disruption is due to drone activity in the area, an Amazon spokesperson said, following a Reuters inquiry. Reuters is the first to report on the disruption.
Middle East
Criticism of Hezbollah growing among Lebanon’s populations, says Lebanese affairs analyst
Iranian anniversary chance for regime disintegration, says researcher
Ukraine urges strikes on Russia over Iran drone shipments, cluster munition falls in Israel's north
Gulf states expel Iranian diplomats as tensions rise over attacks, regional security
In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.
Egypt backs Saudi Arabia as Sisi condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states
In the meeting, the leaders discussed the challenges facing the region amid the current clashes with Iran.
Pressure builds on Palestinian girls to marry as Gaza sees rise in child marriage rates - UNFPA
The likely cause of the increasing number of child brides seen in the Palestinian territory is the displacement, poverty, and collapse of social, legal, health, and protection systems.
US-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten attacks on Gulf energy facilities
Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Missile debris falls in Amman as Jordan faces direct threats amid Israel-Iran war
Missile interceptions and falling debris are striking cities across Jordan, forcing the kingdom deeper into a conflict it sought to avoid.
Iranian women’s football team player says she rejected Australia offer
“My homeland is like my mother. If until yesterday, I had a duty to play on the field, from today I am obliged to be in the street beside the people of my country,” she said.
Patriot missile may have exploded over Bahrain homes, injuring dozens, research finds
Both Bahrain and Washington have blamed an Iranian drone attack for the March 9 blast, which the Gulf kingdom said injured 32 people, including children, some seriously.
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache amid escalating missile attacks
The ministry said in a statement that continued Iranian attacks would lead to further escalation and have "significant consequences" for current and future relations.
Iran open to maritime safety talks, says Strait of Hormuz accessible with coordination
Ali Mousavi said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to "Iran's enemies."
Voices from the Arab press: Iran threatens global shipping in Strait of Hormuz
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
