Former Saudi Health Minister Osama Shobokshi dies at age 80

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s former Minister of Health and former ambassador to Germany Dr. Osama Shobokshi died on Friday at the age of 80 after suffering from a period of illness. The funeral prayer for the deceased was held at Juffali Mosque in Jeddah after Asr prayer on Friday.

Hope for long-term peace in Yemen

Yemen has been torn apart by civil war, with Iran and Saudi Arabia backing opposing sides. As the two nations take steps to restore diplomatic ties, some believe peace in Yemen could also be restored.