Women in Saudi Arabia participated in a marathon on Saturday for the first time in the kingdom’s history. The 3-kilometer marathon took place in the eastern province of al-Ahsa. “Al-Ahsa Runs” was the title used for the marathon, which was participated by 1,500 women in...

SANAA: Yemeni medical officials say fighting outside the capital between Shiite rebels and forces loyal to an internationally recognized government has killed more than 55 people on both sides. The officials said Saturday that the clashes took place in Nihm district, about 30 miles...

A Saudi court sentenced human rights activist Issa al-Nukheifi to six years in prison on Wednesday over tweets critical of the government, a rights group said, confirming a Saudi newspaper report. Saudi newspaper Okaz said the defendant, who it did not identify, was accused of criticising...

British foreign minister Boris Johnson praised social reforms in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, seeking to neutralize any potential criticism over human rights and the war in Yemen ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to London next week. Prince Mohammed will arrive in...