Published by Al-Araby The United States is reportedly brokering a deal to transfer two Red Sea islands from Egypt to Saudi Arabia, according to reports, in what could be the first step towards normalising relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The two islands, Tiran and Sanafir, control the entrance to the strategic Gulf of Aqaba […]

Published by Al-Araby Members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council have recommended non-Muslims and women receive the same blood money payouts, slamming existing laws as “discriminatory”. Under the current law in Saudi Arabia, Muslim men get the highest blood payments, double the amount given to the families of women victims. Three members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura […]

Published by Al-Araby In July 2021 Tunisian president Kais Saied decided to freeze parliament. He revoked his prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and effectively took total control of the executive and legislative branches of power, causing a constitutional crisis. This power grab was his answer to the frustration brewing in the streets in the face of […]

Published by Sports Illustrated By Pat Forde One of the most successful—and now controversial—trainers received a stark message: No one is bigger than Churchill Downs. But his presence still looms. Barn 33 was ghostly quiet nine days before the 148th Kentucky Derby, nothing but naked lightbulbs and empty stalls. There were two pairs of shoes […]

Published by Al-Araby Saudi Arabia is pushing to revamp its harsh justice system but reforms are overshadowed by executions and tough treatment of dissidents, raising questions about how much will change. The kingdom is known for its strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law, which forms the basis of its judicial system. But in recent months […]

Published by Fort Worth Star-Telegram FORT WORTH, Texas — When Phil took out his driver and aimed it at the PGA Tour, we all winced. No reputation in golf was as pretty as Phil Mickelson’s, and now he’s exiled because he hates the PGA Tour’s rules. As globally popular as Tiger Woods was, and still […]