Oman: Four critically injured in residential building fire
In Oman, a fire broke out at a residential building housing laborers in the Wilayat of Seeb, critically injuring four...
Middle East
Video: Israeli forces begin withdrawal ahead of ceasefire
Israeli forces have reportedly started retreating from positions in Gaza’s Rafah, moving toward the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egypt-Gaza border,...
Netanyahu drags Gaza ceasefire, demands list of hostages from Hamas
The Gaza ceasefire, originally set to commence at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, has been delayed as Israel awaits...
Oman mandates vaccination for Umrah pilgrims
The Ministry of Health in Oman has announced that all citizens and residents planning to perform Umrah must receive the...
12-year-old Lebanese boy dies attempting viral TikTok food challenge
A tragic incident in Lebanon has claimed the life of 12-year-old Joe Skaff, who choked to death while attempting a...
Israel approves ceasefire, hostage release deal with Hamas
Israel’s cabinet has approved a ceasefire agreement with Palestinian group Hamas, aimed at facilitating the release of hostages from the...
Ceasefire deal sparks hope for peace as Israeli sets to vote on Gaza deal
The Israeli cabinet is set to vote on a ceasefire and hostage-exchange agreement with Hamas on Thursday, aiming to bring...
Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire, calls for end to Israeli aggression
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging an end to what it describes as "Israeli aggression"...
UAE launches MBZ-SAT in landmark in Middle East space exploration
The United Arab Emirates marked a significant achievement in space exploration with the successful launch of the MBZ-SAT, the region's...
Iran warns against war, denies seeking nuclear weapons
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that Iran is not pursuing "nuclear weaponry" and cautioned US President-elect Donald Trump against actions...
Geneva talks renew hope for Iran nuclear deal
Iran’s official news agency reported on Tuesday that discussions held in Geneva between Iran, Britain, France, and Germany will continue...
Kuwaiti court sentences citizens, expatriates in human trafficking, money laundering case
The Second Criminal Court in Kuwait has delivered a landmark ruling in a case involving human trafficking and money laundering...
Meet sensational Saudi mother of 19 with doctoral degree capturing global headlines
In an inspiring story of determination and resilience, Hamda Al Ruwaili, a Saudi mother of 19 children, has achieved what...
Saudi Arabia condemns armed attack on Chad’s presidential palace
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the recent attack targeting the presidential palace in N'Djamena,...
Syria: Stampede at Umayyad Mosque claims four lives
A tragic stampede at the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Friday left four people dead and 16 injured, according...
“We were mistreated, insulted, and humiliated by the soldiers,” French journalist opens up during Israeli detention in Syria
Sylvain Mercadier, a French journalist detained by the Israeli army in Syrian territory, has accused Israeli soldiers of beating and...
UAE expands local terrorist list with 19 new additions
The UAE has added 19 individuals and entities to its Local Terrorist List due to their links with the terrorist...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli map depicting Arab territories
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned and rejected claims made by the Israeli occupation regarding a map published...
UN, Lebanon appeal for $371.4 million in humanitarian aid
The United Nations, in collaboration with the Lebanese government, has issued an urgent appeal for an additional $371.4 million to...
Qatar, Turkiye send power-generating ships to ease Syria energy crisis
Qatar and Turkiye have dispatched two power-generating ships to Syria to alleviate the country’s severe electricity shortage, a crisis rooted...
Saudi Red Crescent assures readiness amid heavy rain warnings in Makkah
In response to heavy rain alerts issued by the National Center of Meteorology, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in...
Saudi Arabia: Heavy rainfall hits Makkah, Madinah, authorities issue alerts
Heavy rains inundated parts of Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah on Monday, flooding roads and squares, disrupting traffic, and impacting daily...
GCC statistics witnesses massive growth in population, healthcare, others
The population of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations rose to 57.6 million in 2023, up from 56.6 million...
Iran-Saudi relations progress gradually with promising potential
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the gradual but steady progress in diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, describing the...
Saudi Arabia arrests 1,708 in anti-corruption crackdown in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Control and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) arrested 1,708 individuals, including numerous government officials, on various corruption charges in 2024....
Lebanon: UN peacekeeping force condemns Israeli breach of ceasefire with Hezbollah
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has denounced Israel over a "flagrant violation" of UN Security Council Resolution 1701,...
Top Middle East airline announces resumption of flights to Damascus
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, starting January 7, marking a significant milestone...
Syrian delegation arrives Saudi Arabia in landmark diplomatic move
A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani, has arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday night, signaling a...
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a deadly attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, where a 42-year-old Texas man drove a pickup...
Israeli protesters condemn Netanyahu over hostage stalemate
Dozens of Israelis, including activists and families of hostages, staged a protest in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...
Israeli military reports two projectiles fired from Gaza
Israel's military reported that two projectiles were launched from Gaza early Wednesday as the new year began. One of the...
It’s “ethnic cleansing”: Top Israeli news outlet condemns hospital demolitions by IDF
In a pointed editorial, top Israeli newspaper Haaretz has accused Israel of engaging in a campaign of deliberate "ethnic cleansing"...
US soldier dies in non-combat incident in Iraq
The U.S. Army announced the death of Capt. Eric Richard Hart, a 34-year-old soldier from Indianapolis, Indiana, serving with the...
GCC Secretary General meets Syrian leader, advocates stability, sovereignty
Jasem Al-Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met with Syria's new leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in Damascus on...
UAE: Dubai authorities bust major multi-million dollar laundering networks
Dubai authorities have dismantled two major international crime networks involved in laundering a combined Dh641 million through illicit operations. In...
Escalation intensifies as Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Tel Aviv
The Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on Friday, hours after Israeli airstrikes...
GCC urges global support for Syria, condemns regional instability
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) concluded its 46th extraordinary ministerial meeting on Thursday, emphasizing the economic empowerment of Syria and...
Mossad chief pushes for strikes on Iran to halt Houthi attacks
Reports suggest Mossad chief David Barnea is urging Israeli leadership to prioritize strikes on Iran as a strategy to halt...
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to establish joint business council
The Federation of Saudi Chambers has begun procedures to form the first-ever Saudi-Kuwaiti joint business council, a move set to...
Tensions escalate: Yemen’s Huthi rebels fire ballistic missile at Israel
Yemen's Huthi rebels announced on Wednesday that they launched a ballistic missile targeting central Israel, marking another escalation in their...
Open fire on “anyone who enters:” Top Israeli newspaper exposes IDF indiscriminate attacks on Palestinian civilians
A report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz has sparked controversy, accusing the Israeli defence forces of indiscriminate killings of Palestinian civilians...
Qatar, OIC commend UN resolution referring UNRWA ban to ICJ
Qatar has welcomed the adoption of a United Nations General Assembly resolution requesting the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to...
UAE nationals dead, others injured in Saudi ghastly road accident
Two UAE citizens lost their lives, and three others were injured in a tragic car accident in Saudi Arabia, the...
US ends $10 million bounty on HTS leader following Syria political shift
The United States announced a major policy shift, stating it will no longer pursue the $10 million "Rewards for Justice"...
Lebanon seeks $5 billion for reconstruction after Israeli destructive campaign, PM Mikati says
Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has disclosed that Lebanon requires over $5 billion for rebuilding the country after the...
Top US diplomats visit Damascus for talks with Syrian opposition, meet interim leaders
For the first time in over a decade, top U.S. diplomats are in Damascus, Syria, to engage with representatives of...
No ties with Israel without recognition of Palestinian State – Saudi Crown Prince tells top US diplomat
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reaffirmed his steadfastness in demanding the establishment of a Palestinian state as a...
Netanyahu: Israeli troops to stay in Syria for security reasons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that Israeli forces would remain stationed inside Syria for the foreseeable future, stressing...
Saudi Arabia opens year-round Umrah access for GCC residents
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform...
Dubai launches first drone delivery system in Middle East
Residents and workers in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) will soon enjoy drone deliveries for food, medicines, and essential items, marking...
Real Madrid arrive Doha for FIFA Club Intercontinental Cup Final
Spanish giants Real Madrid, reigning European champions and the most decorated club in international football, have arrived in Doha, Qatar...
Israel to retain control of Gaza security after ceasefire, says defence minister
Israel has announced plans to maintain “security control” in the Gaza Strip even after a potential ceasefire, a statement made...
UN chief applauds aid promises from new leadership in Syria
The United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, met Syria’s new leadership to discuss urgent measures to scale up aid...
Lebanese PM calls for return of Syrian refugees
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland, citing the heavy toll on...
Syria: Abu Mohammed Al-Golani accuses Israel of false pretexts as reconstruction takes focus
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, popularly known as Abu Mohammed Al-Golani, has accused Israel of fabricating justifications for its...
Arab League slams Israeli incursion into Syrian buffer zone
The Arab League Council has slammed Israel’s incursion into the buffer zone with Syria and adjacent areas in Mount Hermon,...
‘We don’t dictate to others what to do,’ says UAE top official
Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reiterated the United Arab Emirates approach of offering a regional...
Oman reaffirms commitment to global humanitarian action at UN CERF meeting
At the 2025 high-level meeting of the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) in New York, the Sultanate of...
France demands Israeli withdrawal from Golan Heights buffer zone
France has called on Israel to withdraw its military forces from the buffer zone separating the annexed Golan Heights from...
‘Come back home’: Syria’s caretaker PM vows reform, rights for all communities
Syria's caretaker prime minister, Mohamed al Bashir, has pledged to protect the rights of all communities in Syria, distancing his...