UN Security Council faces vote on Gaza ceasefire amid US veto concerns
The UN Security Council is set to vote Wednesday on a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, aiming...
Middle East
Qatar: Ministry of Endowments to conduct Hajj application sorting for intending pilgrims
The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs in Qatar has announced that the Haj and Umrah Affairs Department will...
Lebanon, Hezbollah agree to U.S. ceasefire proposal amid intense hostilities
Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed in principle to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire to end ongoing hostilities with Israel, a senior Lebanese...
Türkiye confirms blocking airspace for Israeli president’s flight to COP29 amid strained relations
Turkiye has confirmed reports that its government denied Israeli President Isaac Herzog permission to enter Turkish airspace en route to...
Rocket attacks by Hezbollah kill one, injure 17 in Israel
A 41-year-old woman was killed, and at least 17 others were reportedly injured on Monday as Hezbollah launched over 100...
Hezbollah confirms death of four media officials in Israeli strike on Beirut
Hezbollah has announced the deaths of four of its media officials in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut that also killed...
Dubai pilots AI to detect smoking in taxis, enhances cleanliness standards
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun testing artificial intelligence (AI) to identify smoking violations inside taxis. Using in-car...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel targeting of UNRWA, Spain calls for ceasefire, end to bloodshed
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounced Israel's "continued and systematic targeting" of the UN Relief and Works Agency...
Mohammad Afif: Israeli strike kills Hezbollah media chief in Beirut
An Israeli airstrike on a building in Beirut’s Ras al-Nabaa district on Sunday killed Mohammad Afif, Hezbollah’s media relations chief,...
Israel denounces UN committee genocide allegations, says they’re “anti-Israel fabrications”
Israel has strongly condemned a United Nations committee for accusing its actions in Gaza of aligning with genocide, calling the...
Saudi Arabia bans commercial use of national, religious, sectarian symbols
Saudi Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi, has announced a ban on the commercial use of national, religious, and sectarian...
Three arrested after firing flares at Israeli prime minister residence
Israeli police have arrested three people following the firing of two flares at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in...
Arab League calls for tolerance to address global crises, foster peace
The Arab League has emphasized the importance of tolerance as a cornerstone for peace and sustainable development, urging societies to...
First mosque in Islamic history welcomes over 19 million worshipers amid significant expansion
More than 19 million Muslims have performed prayers this year at Quba Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, according to official...
UAE: No life lost as Sharjah police rescue four after vehicle overturns
In the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah Police, in collaboration with the National Search and Rescue Centre of the National Guard,...
WHO condemns attack on Lebanese paramedics
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has strongly denounced a deadly assault by Israel on...
Saudi, UK defense ministers discuss regional stability in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, met with his British counterpart, John Healey, in Riyadh on Thursday to...
Israeli Golani Brigade commander vows to press on despite heavy losses in Lebanon
Brigadier General Adi Gannon, commander of Israel’s elite Golani Brigade, has affirmed his troops’ commitment to remain at the forefront...
Video: Israeli Authorities demolish last mosque in Bedouin village as forced eviction plans continue
Israeli authorities have demolished the last standing mosque in the Bedouin village of Umm Al-Hiran in the Negev desert, southern...
Emir of Qatar calls for rain-seeking prayer following prolonged drought
The Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called for Istisqa, otherwise known as rain-seeking prayers,...
Saudi repledges support for Palestine, Lebanon amid relentless attacks by Israel
Saudi Arabia has once again reaffirmed its relentless backing for Palestine and Lebanon as the country’s cabinet, chaired by Crown...
Qatar: Expect poor horizontal visibility, strong wind, Department of Meteorology warns residents
In Qatar, the Department of Meteorology has urged residents to prepare for misty to foggy conditions inland through 6:00 pm...
Lebanon rocket fire claims two lives in Israel
Two men in their 40s were killed in northern Israel, close to the town of Nahariya, following rockets fired from...
Arab nations rank high among top fertilizer exporters
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman have emerged among the top 15 fertilizer exporters in 2023, according to the Gulf Petrochemicals...
Exclusive: False reports of snowfall in Masjid al Haram spark online reactions
Rumors of snowfall at Masjid Al Haram in Makkah circulated widely online, but these reports have been confirmed as entirely...
Muslim nations’ response to genocide in Gaza not enough, says Turkish president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed a lack of satisfaction with Muslim nations on Monday for their cold response...
Palestinian president addresses Arab-Islamic Summit, demands expulsion of Israel from Gaza
At the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged Israel to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution...
Israeli forces killed scores of civilians in late Monday strikes on Gaza City
Several civilians were killed and others injured late Monday in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City, according to medical sources....
“Tell Israel to respect the sovereignty of the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran,” Saudi Crown Prince urges int’l community
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called on the international community to urge Israel "to respect the sovereignty of the...
Oman enters space age with launch of first AI-enhanced earth observation satellite
The Sultanate of Oman, through the pioneering efforts of "Oman Lens" Company, has successfully launched its first satellite, OL-1, marking...
UAE announces establishment of humanitarian aid agency in historic move
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has issued Federal Decree No. 27...
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to diplomatic resolution to Israel-Palestine conflict
President Bola Tinubu is set to advocate for a diplomatic resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict during the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit...
Netanyahu seeks delay in corruption trial citing ongoing war in Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal team has requested a two-and-a-half-month postponement of his court testimony in his ongoing corruption...
GCC condemns deadly attack on coalition forces camp in Yemen, reaffirms support for stability efforts
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned the recent attack on a coalition forces camp in Seiyun, Yemen, which resulted in...
Gaza ceasefire tops as Nigerian president lands in Saudi Arabia for Joint Arab-Islamic Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, according...
Israel dismisses Gaza famine despite criticism, pressure from US
Israel has dismissed warnings from global food security experts about a looming famine in northern Gaza, where it continues its...
Qatar halts mediation efforts between Hamas, Israel, gives condition for resumption
Qatar has suspended its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials reported Saturday as the two sides failed to...
Just in: Biden condemns antisemitic attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam, calls for accountability
U.S. President Joe Biden condemned recent antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, describing the incidents as “despicable” and...
27 civilians killed in Jabalia Refugee Camp amid rampaging Israeli air attacks
In a devastating escalation in Gaza, 27 civilians—including women and children—were killed late Thursday in an Israeli airstrike on the...
Israeli military launches rescue mission to Amsterdam after Europa League match clashes
Following violent clashes in Amsterdam after a Europa League match, Israel's military is preparing an immediate "rescue mission" to the...
Sigh of relief for Lebanese women as aid from UAE lands in Beirut
Two relief planes from the United Arab Emirates have landed in Beirut, Lebanon, carrying 80 tonnes of essential supplies to...
UNIFIL confirms five peacekeepers wounded in southern Lebanon drone strike
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has issued a statement Thursday detailing an incident in which a convoy...
Israeli strikes on Lebanon near Baalbek leave 40 dead, health ministry says
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon claimed 40 lives on Wednesday near the eastern city of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley, according...
Israeli parliament passes law enabling deportation of families of suspected ‘terrorists’
The Israeli Knesset has approved a controversial law enabling the deportation of family members of individuals accused of terrorist actions,...
Thousands of Israelis rally against sudden dismissal of ex-defense chief
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Wednesday evening to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's sudden dismissal of former...
Lebanon mourns as seven-month-old baby, 29 other dead bodies recovered from Israeli air strike
First responders have recovered the bodies of 30 victims after an Israeli air strike devastated an apartment building in Barja,...
Iranian court slaps death sentence on four people accused of spying for Israel
An Iranian revolutionary court has handed down death sentences to four people accused of spying for Israel. The semi-official Fars...
Saudi King, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulate Trump on US election success
Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have congratulated Donald Trump on his US presidential election win....
U.S. praises ousted Israeli defense chief Minister Yoav Gallant for playing key role in Gaza conflict
The United States has commended Israel's dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a key intermediary with Washington who was removed from...
Qatar’s constitutional referendum: 51% voter turnout as citizens shape national future
Voter turnout for Qatar’s referendum on constitutional amendments reached 51%, according to the Ministry of Interior. Voting remains open until...
Record number of Lebanese refugees arrive in Iraq as war in Lebanon displaces more civilians, says UNHCR
The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported a staggering arrival of refugees from Lebanon into Iraq, with an average of...
Jordan: ‘Reject Israel’s ban of UNRWA in Gaza,’ King Abdullah II urges int’l community
Jordan's King Abdullah II has urged the international community to reject Israel's attempts to ban UNRWA's activities, as he stressed...
Qatar announces public holiday to boost participation in referendum
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar has announced Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as a day off for...
DEWA issues advisory for uninterrupted electricity supply as Dubai prepares for rainy season
In the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued an advisory, urging residents to take...
UAE schools, Dubai health authority launch free MMR vaccination drive for primary students
Schools in the UAE are partnering with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to offer free MMR (Measles, Rubella, and Mumps)...
Israeli attacks kill 10 people in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians, with seven fatalities reported in Beit...
Israel notifies UN to halt ties with Palestinian relief agency despite disapproval from allies
Israel says it has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to cancel the agreement governing its relationship with...
Israel- Hezbollah war: UNHCR reports massive influx of refugees crossing from Lebanon into Syria
The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported a massive influx of people crossing from Lebanon into Syria since September 23,...
Hezbollah claims responsibility as Israel soldier death toll surges
Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for targeting Israeli soldiers near the southern Lebanese town of Odaisseh. According to their statement, a...
Sultan of Oman issues 4 Royal decrees, appoints new judges of supreme court
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman has issued four royal decrees, including one establishing the National Records...
