IDLIB, Syria — A suicide bomber set off his explosives late on Thursday in northwestern Syria, killing the co-founder of the country’s main al-Qaida-linked group that controls much of the northwest, a war monitor said. Al-Qahtani co-founded the Nusra Front in Syria, a militant group that later renamed itself Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and claimed it had severed ties with al-Qaida. …
Saudi Arabia will make its debut in the Miss Universe pageant, marking a significant moment for the Islamic nation. Along with the photos, she wrote in Arabic on Instagram, “I am honoured to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This is the first participation of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition.” She shared pictures of herself wearing a …