The large blast took place in an uninhabited area in Zarqa near the capital, Amman; no injuries were reported.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Jordan explosion reportedly caused by overheated ammunition
Declaration of peace with Israel enhances regional security, stability: Bahrain FM
Bahrain’s declaration of a peace deal with Israel will enhance regional security and stability and stems from the firm belief in coexistence and tolerance between nations, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani told Al Arabiya.Bahrain joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalize relations with Israel, US President Donald Trump said Friday, in a dramatic move aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Al-Zayani spoke to Al Arabiya shortly after concluding a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi on Saturday a day after the normalization of relations.“We congratulate His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa for his wise vision, the courageous and historic decision to declare support for peace between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the state of Israel after the phone call that took place yesterday between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. We also congratulate the honorable people of Bahrain for their support, belief and conviction that peace is a strategic choice for the nation. His majesty’s vision stems from a firm belief in coexistence and tolerance between nations,” al-Zayani said.Read more:Bahrain and Israel foreign ministers hold phone call day after peace deal announcedTrump announces Bahrain-Israel normalization of tiesRetracing Bahrain’s Jewish contributions to Gulf economics and politicsAsked on the opponents to Bahrain’s deal with Israel, al-Zayani said it was the nature of political matters that there be supporters and opponents to decisions but reiterated Bahrain’s sovereign right to determine its own foreign policy.Responding to Iranian condemnations to Bahrain’s deal, al-Zayani said he was not surprised.“As for the Iranian statements, this is an expected fact. For years Iran has claimed support for Palestine, but it did nothing, on the contrary, it seeks to destabilize security and interfere in the internal affairs of Arab countries, arm and support terrorist militias, and does not call for peace and coexistence with others,” the foreign minister told Al Arabiya.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Declaration of peace with Israel enhances regional security, stability: Bahrain FM
Rapper T.I. in $75,000 US settlement over cryptocurrency offering
The SEC alleged that T.I. in 2017 promoted and sold FLiK tokens on his social media accounts, falsely claiming to be a FLiK co-owner and urging his followers to invest in the coins.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rapper T.I. in ,000 US settlement over cryptocurrency offering
Dh2.95 million in donations helps Dubai prisoners reform
Of this, Dh1.47 million helped inmates who had completed their prison terms return home..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Dh2.95 million in donations helps Dubai prisoners reform
Bahrain deal spotlights Saudi's stealth normalisation with Israel
Bahrain's normalisation with Israel put a spotlight on the potential role of Riyadh, which has so far fended off pressure from US President Donald Trump to follow suit..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Bahrain deal spotlights Saudi's stealth normalisation with Israel
Hezbollah condemns Bahrain-Israel ties move
Hezbollah Saturday condemned Bahrain’s decision to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by US President Donald Trump..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Hezbollah condemns Bahrain-Israel ties move
Pro-reform Iranian religious leader dies aged 83
Ayatollah Yousef Saanei died in a hospital in the holy city of Qom….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Pro-reform Iranian religious leader dies aged 83
Protests 'prepare for record turn-out'
Crime Minister, one of the participating organizations in the protests, announced on Saturday afternoon that it is expected "a record number of protesters tonight at Balfour."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Protests 'prepare for record turn-out'
Lebanese Army discovers more explosive material at Beirut Port – report
Since the explosion, Lebanon's police have arrested 25 people, including the port's head.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Lebanese Army discovers more explosive material at Beirut Port - report
Gal Gadot gets COVID-19 test as she prepares to go back to 'Red Notice'
Gadot has been spending the last few months with her family in Israel. Last month, she posted a photo of her daughter Alma going back to her school in the US via Zoom.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gal Gadot gets COVID-19 test as she prepares to go back to 'Red Notice'