Both tech giants’ app stores carry Absher, which lets male “guardians” track women’s movements — or even stop them from getting on a plane.
Author: BEN HUBBARD
News Analysis: As U.S. Exits Syria, Mideast Faces a Post-American Era
The pending withdrawal from Syria is the latest example of a broader American disengagement from the Middle East. Russia and Iran are filling the void.
U.S. Equipment, but Not Troops, Begins Exiting Syria in Chaotic Withdrawal
Officials said the number of American troops might actually increase in Syria, to help protect the final withdrawal — a process that is still expected to take at least four to six months.
Saudi Arabia Seeks Death Penalty for 5 Suspects in Khashoggi Killing
Despite international scrutiny, the kingdom provided no new information on its agents’ roles in the death of the dissident Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
Syria’s Kurds, Feeling Betrayed by the U.S., Ask Assad Government for Protection
Other powers in Syria have begun positioning themselves to take advantage of the vacuum left by a U.S. withdrawal.
Saudi King Shakes Up Cabinet, Keeping Power in Son’s Hands
Allies of the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, were among those promoted, despite the war in Yemen and the death of the dissident columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
That Punishing Blockade? ‘We’ve Moved On,’ Qatar Says
After its larger neighbors began a blockade of the tiny Gulf state, Qatar retooled its economy, beefed up its military and adjusted to the new reality.
Saudi Arabia Denounces U.S. Senate’s Response to Khashoggi Murder
The Foreign Ministry in Riyadh criticized an American resolution that blamed Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of a Saudi dissident.
Qatar Says It Will Leave OPEC and Focus on Natural Gas
The Persian Gulf state, a modest producer of oil, hinted that it wanted freedom from a cartel dominated by Saudi Arabia, a regional rival.
Syria Urges U.N. to Condemn Rebels After Apparent Chemical Attack
Syria accused rebel forces of launching an attack in Aleppo that sent scores of choking victims to hospitals. Medical officials suspected chlorine had been used.