Ramadan: King Salman approves global distribution of 1.2 million Qur’an copies in 79 languages
Ahead of the month of Ramadan, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has authorized the distribution of...
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Trump’s AI-generated Gaza resort video sparks outrage, accusations of fascism, ‘ethnic cleansing’
Social media erupted in anger and disbelief after Donald Trump’s official accounts posted an AI-generated video depicting a war-torn Gaza...
Hamas hands over four Israeli hostages’ bodies as ceasefire’s first phase nears end
As the ongoing first phase of the ceasefire deal in the war-torn Gaza nears its end, Hamas has handed over...
Saudi Arabia calls for Ramadan moon sighting
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has urged Muslims to look for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday,...
Indonesia: Panic as 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Sulawesi, no casualties reported
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Wednesday morning, triggering panic but causing no reported damage or casualties....
Somali Army eliminates over 70 al-Shabab militants in major counter-terrorism operation
The Somali National Army, in coordination with local forces, eliminated over 70 Al-Shabab militants in a joint military operation, the...
Saudi Arabia partners with University of Sydney for groundbreaking documentation of ancient sites
The Saudi Heritage Commission, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, has initiated the “Survey and Documentation of Stone...
UN migration chief breaks silence on Gaza evacuation, says “we wouldn’t be involved in any kind of forced movement”
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will not participate in any forced evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza, its director Amy...
UAE schools wrap up syllabus early as Ramadan nears, fostering reflection and togetherness
With Ramadan set to begin in early March, numerous schools across the UAE have finalized their academic syllabi, aligning the...
Doctors Without Borders halts Sudan operations amid escalating violence in Zamzam
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has ceased operations in Sudan’s famine-stricken Zamzam camp, citing escalating violence between the Sudanese military and...
Gaza death toll climbs to 48,346 as ceasefire fails to halt bloodshed
The Gaza Strip's death toll has soared to 48,346, with women and children constituting the majority of the victims since...
Iran condemns Israeli airspace violation over Nasrallah’s funeral as ‘terrorism against civilians
Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s violation of Lebanese sovereignty, branding it a "vicious act of terrorism against civilians." The reaction...
Egypt, Qatar press Israel to release 620 Palestinian prisoners following ceasefire dispute
Egypt and Qatar are urging Israel to fulfill its commitment to release 620 Palestinian prisoners, following Hamas' release of six...
Human Rights Watch urges EU to condemn Israel’s ‘atrocity crimes’ at Brussels meeting
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on European Union representatives to use Monday’s EU-Israel Association Council meeting in Brussels as...
Syria: President Al-Sharaa invited to Arab League summit on Gaza amid outcry over Trump plan
New Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has received an official invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to attend an extraordinary...
Gaza ceasefire: Suez Canal comes back to life as Red Sea attacks subside
Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) reported on Sunday that 47 ships have resumed using the vital waterway since the start...
Indian Muslim teen Mahmood Akram stuns global community by mastering 400 languages while pursuing multiple degrees
Mahmood Akram, a 19-year-old prodigy from India, has stunned the global community with his unparalleled mastery of 400 languages, a...
Palestinian Prisoner Society accuses Israel of ‘organized terrorism’ after Tel Aviv announces delay in prisoner release
The Palestinian Prisoner Society has denounced Israel’s delay in releasing detainees in the seventh batch of a prisoner exchange deal...
Truce future hangs in balance as Israel halts Gaza prisoner release, cites reason
The Israeli government has announced a move to delay the planned release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing concerns over the...
King Salman honors Saudi legacy, names Riyadh squares after imams, kings
King Salman issued a directive to name 15 squares in Riyadh after notable imams and kings of the Saudi State,...
Vatican gives update on Pope Francis health, says respiratory crisis remains critical
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’ health has worsened over the past 24 hours, describing his condition as "critical"...
Pope Francis remains fragile state but not in life-threatening danger, doctor assures
Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, remains in a fragile state but is...
Saudi Arabia celebrates founding day, honoring three centuries of heritage, unity
Saudi Arabia marks its annual Founding Day today, February 22, commemorating the establishment of the first Saudi state by Imam...
EU to suspend Syria sanctions amid post-Assad reconstruction efforts
The European Union is set to lift sanctions on Syria’s banking, energy, and transport sectors starting Monday, diplomats confirmed, marking...
Netanyahu pictured inside displaced Palestinian home in Tulkarm refugee camp, UN slams Israeli PM action
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been pictured alongside Israeli soldiers inside a Palestinian family’s home in Tulkarm Refugee Camp,...
Stage sets as Hamas prepares to return bodies of hostages, including Bibas family
Hamas has announced plans to transfer the bodies of four Israeli hostages back to Israel today, including three members of...
Trump praises Saudi Arabia for hosting U.S.-Russia talks, lashes Zelenskyy at Miami Investment Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for facilitating discussions between Washington and Moscow last week,...
Delta offers $30,000 to passengers of Toronto plane crash as investigation unfolds
Delta Air Lines has announced a $30,000 compensation package for each passenger aboard the flight that crashed upon landing at...
Sudan crisis could worsen as paramilitary forces push for parallel government, UN warns
The United Nations has raised an alarm, stressing that the ongoing conflict in Sudan could deepen if the paramilitary Rapid...
“Imminent risk of outbreak”: Gaza faces surge in waterborne, infectious diseases, advocacy group warns
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated further, with waterborne and infectious diseases spreading rapidly due to a severe lack...
“Complex condition”—Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, with his condition remaining “complex,” according to an official statement from the...
Florida prosecutors investigate shooting of Israeli visitors mistaken for Palestinians
Local prosecutors in Florida have launched a hate crime investigation into a weekend shooting in Miami Beach, where a suspect...
Monitoring group records surge in Islamophobia in Britain, says ‘war on Gaza super-fueled online anti-Muslim hate’
Britain witnessed an unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim incidents in 2024, with monitoring group Tell MAMA reporting 5,837 verified cases, a...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman holds talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday....
“We are very grateful there was no loss of life”: 18 people confirmed injured after Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport
A Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down upon impact. The...
GCC tourism booms with 68.1 million visitors in 2023, economic impact soars to $223.4 billion
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) recorded a significant surge in international tourism, welcoming 68.1 million visitors in 2023—a 42.8% increase...
US-Russia talks set in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv says “Ukraine will ‘never accept’ deal without participation”
High-level delegations from the US and Russia are set to meet Tuesday in Saudi Arabia for discussions aimed at ending...
Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon misses deadline amid ceasefire uncertainty
A ceasefire deadline for Israeli troops to leave southern Lebanon expired Tuesday, just hours after Israel announced it would maintain...
“Israel’s deliberate demolition preventing residents from returning,” says HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that the destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon by Israeli forces is...
Russia-Ukraine war: President Trump reveals timeline ahead of talks with Putin in Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia might...
Macron discusses Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East with Saudi Crown Prince
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that he had a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,...
Father, son mistaken as Palestinians shot at Miami beach
A man in Miami shot and wounded a father and son on a beach, later telling police he believed they...
Lebanon condemns attack on UN convoy, vows to bring perpetrators to justice
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun has condemned an attack on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy in Beirut...
Malaysian, Egyptian leaders reject plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have jointly rejected any proposals to forcibly displace Palestinians...
Hamas releases three more Israeli captives in Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
In a significant development under the ongoing ceasefire agreement, the Palestinian group Hamas released three more Israeli captives in the...
Lifting sanctions tops agenda as Syria Foreign Minister lands in Paris for high-level talks
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani will attend an international conference in Paris on Thursday, marking the country's first high-level...
“UNICEF condemns all acts of violence against children” amid rising death toll in West Bank
Violence against children has escalated sharply in the occupied West Bank, where Israel’s ongoing military operations have led to a...
Turkey: President Erdogan embarks on high-stakes Pakistan visit, focused on strengthening economic, strategic ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, arrived in Islamabad late Wednesday for a two-day visit focused...
“We’ll meet in Saudi Arabia”: Trump Announces move to hold talks with president Putin on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for their first...
Netanyahu warns of renewed Gaza violent offensive as Hamas delays hostage
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday evening that Israel will resume intense military operations in Gaza if Hamas does...
North Korea denounces Trump Gaza takeover plan, calls US ‘ferocious robber’
North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump’s plan to...
Elon Musk retracts claim of $50 million condom shipment to Gaza
Billionaire Elon Musk has retracted his previous claim that the US was planning to send $50 million worth of condoms...
King Abdullah rejects Palestinian displacement in White House talks with trump
King Abdullah II of Jordan has firmly rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, emphasizing that the reconstruction of...
Hamas gives reason for pausing hostage release, knocks Israel as tension flares
Hamas has accused Israel of violating the ongoing six-week ceasefire agreement, citing the continuous killing of Palestinians and obstructing the...
Trump threatens “hell break out” if Hamas fails to release hostages by Saturday
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum warning that if Hamas does not release all hostages held in...
UN Human Rights Office expresses worry over “emaciated images” of hostages, prisoners in Gaza ceasefire exchange
Thameen Al-Kheetan, spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office, has expressed deep distress over the images of “emaciated Israeli hostages...
“I would own it,”: Trump doubles down on Gaza takeover, proposes permanent Palestinian displacement
US President Donald Trump has reinforced his controversial proposal to block Palestinian return to Gaza, framing his plan as a...
Video: ‘They are now coming back to communities without basics to survive,’ UNICEF warns as children return to Gaza
UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram has warned that children returning to north Gaza lack the basics to survive. Describing the overwhelming...
Saudi Arabia busts major drug trafficking networks
In its bids to end the devastating impacts of drug trafficking, the Saudi authorities have successfully dismantled three criminal networks...
Trump declares ‘commitment to buying and owning Gaza,’ sparking backlash
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intent to take control of Gaza on Sunday, stating that while he remains “committed...