Oman to withdraw selected currency denominations by end of December 
Israeli forces accused of massacres in Gaza, death toll nears 44,500 
Three dead, dozens hospitalized after consuming endangered sea turtle in Philippines 
CAIR denounces Israeli ban on call to prayer, says move part of genocide against Palestinians 
Gulf leaders focus on regional security, Palestinian Crisis as 45th GCC Summit opens in Kuwait 
Oman to withdraw selected currency denominations by end of December
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced that specific denominations of the national currency will be withdrawn from circulation...
Israeli forces accused of massacres in Gaza, death toll nears 44,500
Israeli forces carried out four deadly attacks against families in the Gaza Strip within the past 24 hours, killing at...
Three dead, dozens hospitalized after consuming endangered sea turtle in Philippines
A stew made from an endangered sea turtle has resulted in the deaths of three individuals and the hospitalization of...
CAIR denounces Israeli ban on call to prayer, says move part of genocide against Palestinians
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group in the United States, has condemned...
Gulf leaders focus on regional security, Palestinian Crisis as 45th GCC Summit opens in Kuwait
The 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit opened in Kuwait on Sunday, bringing together leaders and representatives from Saudi Arabia,...
France accuses Israel of 52 ceasefire violations in Lebanon, including civilian deaths
France has accused the Israeli military of breaching its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah 52 times, with the latest attack on...
Somali Disaster Management Agency launches disaster preparedness training program
The Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Ahmed Abdi Adan, has inaugurated a disaster preparedness...
UK pledges £19m in additional aid for Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Britain has announced an additional £19 million ($24 million) in humanitarian aid for Gaza, aiming to address urgent needs as...
Riyadh Metro commences operation, ushers in new era of public transportation
The Riyadh Metro, the largest metro system in the Middle East and the world's longest driverless train, officially began operations...
Sudanese joint force intercepts military-grade via Chad, knocks UAE over support for rival RSF
A joint force of the Sudanese army and allied factions announced on Sunday the seizure of military-grade drones and the...
Royal decree restructures Bahrain national health regulatory authority
The King of Bahrain, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued Royal Decree (103) of 2024, introducing a...
Qatar: Sheikh Tamim speaks against Israel’s actions in Gaza, reaffirms support for Palestine
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has reaffirmed Qatar’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, denouncing...
Palestinian death toll hits Gaza 44,429
At least 47 Palestinians have been killed in the latest Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll...
Authorities issue alerts as rough seas, rain mark UAE National Day weekend
As UAE residents celebrate the National Day holidays, authorities have issued orange and yellow alerts for rough seas, warning of...
Historic demonstration in London shows unwavering solidarity with Palestine
In a powerful display of unity, more than 125,000 people marched through London on Saturday as part of the 22nd...
Hamas expresses readiness to ceasefire agreement ahead of Cairo talks
A senior Hamas official has indicated the group's openness to considering "all ideas and proposals" aimed at resolving the ongoing...
Severe flooding devastates Malaysia, Thailand, forcing mass evacuations
Heavy rainfall has unleashed catastrophic flooding in Malaysia and southern Thailand, leaving at least 12 people dead and displacing over...
Oman: Sultan Haitham to embark on state visit to Belgium
The Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Haitham bin Tarik, will undertake a state visit to the Kingdom of Belgium beginning...
Airstrike in Gaza kills aid workers, raises controversy over target identification
In Gaza, the civil defense agency has reported the death of three Palestinian aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK)...
Kenya, Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute over break-away Somaliland
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Saturday that he and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni would work to mediate tensions between...
Over 100 Rohingya Muslim refugees rescued after boat sinks off Indonesia coast
More than 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, were rescued after their wooden boat sank near Indonesia’s northeastern Sumatra...
Islamic judgment on wearing tattoos: An in-depth analysis
Tattoos, a popular form of body art and self-expression, have seen a resurgence in many cultures worldwide. However, when it...
Russian, Syrian jets target rebel forces after rebels make gains in Aleppo
Russian and Syrian aircraft are reportedly bombing rebel fighters who have gained significant ground in Aleppo. Opposition forces, mainly led...
UNICEF urges end to Gaza violence after death of premature baby
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for an immediate end to attacks on hospitals in Gaza following the...
Supporting Hamas, Hezbollah is criminal offense: London Police warn ahead of Pro-Palestine rally
In London, the United Kingdom, the Metropolitan Police has issued a strict warning ahead of a pro-Palestinian rally, reminding participants...
UN chief condemns Israel relentless attacks on Palestinian Solidarity Day
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israel’s ongoing actions in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank on Friday, highlighting the devastating...
Heavy rains trigger fatal flooding in southern Thailand, thousands displaced
Flooding driven by torrential rains has claimed nine lives and displaced over 13,000 people across southern Thailand, officials confirmed on...
Senegal calls for French troop withdrawal as hostilities against Paris thickens
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has declared plans to end the presence of French troops in the country, signaling...
Turkish national indicted in Germany for alleged espionage linked to Gulen movement
German federal prosecutors have announced the indictment of a Turkish national, identified only as Mehmet K., on charges of espionage....
Nigeria: Dozens feared dead, others missing in boat mishap in River Niger
A boat carrying traders to a weekly market has capsized on the Niger River in central Nigeria, leaving dozens feared...
Norwegians rally in solidarity with Palestinians, demand lasting peace, two-state solution
A significant demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians has been held in Oslo, Norway’s capital, spearheaded by the Norwegian Church. The...
UN observes International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
The United Nations marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, emphasizing the enduring struggles faced by Palestinians...
WHO warns of strained healthcare as displaced families return to war-torn Lebanon
As displaced families begin returning to war-torn regions of Lebanon under a tenuous ceasefire with Israel, the country’s healthcare system...
UK to overhaul immigration policies as net migration hits record high
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged significant reforms to the UK’s immigration system following record-high net migration figures. The...
Israeli airstrikes kill scores of Palestinians in Southern Gaza
Israeli forces intensified their airstrikes on the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday evening, leaving multiple Palestinians dead in Khan Younis...
Ceasefire in Lebanon faces strain as Israel accuses Hezbollah of violation
A fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon is under threat, just days after it was brokered between Israel and Hezbollah. The...
15,000 pregnant women in Gaza face severe hunger crisis, UN warns
The Gaza Strip is witnessing a dire humanitarian crisis, with 50,000 pregnant women at heightened risk due to extreme conditions,...
Saudi Arabia sends 26th relief plane to aid Lebanon amid ongoing crisis
Saudi Arabia has dispatched its 26th relief aircraft carrying vital humanitarian aid to Lebanon. The plane, organized by the King...
UK: Labour MP calls for law to protect religious texts, prophets from desecration
Labour MP Tahir Ali has urged the UK government to introduce legislation safeguarding religious texts and prophets of the Abrahamic...
Pregnant woman, two others killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday killed a pregnant woman and two other Palestinians in separate attacks on Beit Lahia...
FIFA launches $50 million world cup Qatar 2022 legacy fund for global social impact
FIFA is expanding its World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund with a groundbreaking $50 million investment in social programs, in...
King Salman inaugurates landmark Riyadh metro project
The custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, has officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro Project, marking a transformative step...
Indonesian rescuers race to find flash flood, landslide victims
Rescue efforts are underway in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province following devastating flash floods and landslides that have claimed at least...
France defends Netanyahu , says he is immune to ICC arrest
France has asserted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is immune from the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) legal actions, despite...
Uyghur Muslim: Volkswagen exits Xinjiang operations following rights concerns
Volkswagen (VW) has announced the sale of its operations in China's Xinjiang region, following years of scrutiny over alleged human...
Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters suspend protests after deadly Islamabad raid
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has suspended its street protests demanding his...
ICC seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta leader over Rohingya Muslim persecution
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced plans on Wednesday to seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military...
Pope Francis calls for global ban on landmines amid rising conflicts
Pope Francis has issued a passionate appeal for an end to the global production and use of anti-personnel landmines, condemning...
Rainy days ahead: UAE braces for midweek showers
Residents have been urged to prepare for cloudy skies and scattered rain this week, as many parts of the United...
Aid efforts in Gaza thwarted by Israeli access restrictions, OCHA declares
The United Nations humanitarian agency, OCHA, has revealed persistent barriers to delivering critical aid to the northern Gaza Strip, where...
Iran welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, calls for stability in Lebanon
Iran has expressed support for the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, which took effect early Wednesday morning....
Ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah takes immediate effect as residents hope to see end of hostilities
A ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon took effect at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT)...
Saudi Arabia approves 2025 budget with focus on Vision 2030 goals
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has approved the Kingdom's 2025 budget, projecting total revenue of 1.184 trillion riyals...
Pakistan: “Fight till the end”, Imran Khan urges supporters, government rules out talks
Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called on his supporters to remain steadfast in their protests, vowing to "fight...
WFP dispatches over 700 trucks to famine-stricken areas in Sudan
The World Food Program (WFP) has mobilized more than 700 trucks loaded with essential food aid to famine-hit regions of...
Protest demanding Imran Khan release intensifies, four security officers killed by speeding vehicle
Pakistan's government has invoked Article 245 of the Constitution to deploy the military in parts of the capital, Islamabad, as...
Pope Francis condemns “arrogance of occupiers” in Palestine in unprecedented rebuke
Pope Francis delivered a sharp condemnation of the Israeli policies in Palestine on Monday, referring to the "arrogance of the...
Israeli cabinet to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah as US pressure mounts
The Israeli cabinet is reportedly poised to approve a ceasefire with Lebanon's Hezbollah, driven partly by concerns over potential punitive...
Egypt intensifies search for missing tourists after Red Sea boat tragedy
Egyptian authorities are working tirelessly to locate 16 missing people, including foreigners, following the sinking of the tourist boat Sea...
Afghanistan: Russia signals support for Taliban leaders, demands U.S. accountability
Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia’s Security Council and former defense minister, has assured Afghanistan's Taliban leaders of Moscow's willingness to...