Kuwait dismantles human trafficking ring, arrests key suspects
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry announced the dismantling of a human trafficking ring involved in illegally bringing workers into the country for...
Middle East
Prime minister vows to stay back in Syria as opposition promises united future
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali has vowed to remain in the country and ensure public institutions continue to operate...
Breaking: Bashar al-Assad regime falls as opposition forces declare Syria “free”
The regime of President Bashar al-Assad has collapsed, with opposition forces announcing that the embattled leader has fled the country...
India: Police probe massive loan scam by 1,425 Keralites in Kuwait
In India, the Kerala Police have launched an investigation against 1,425 people, including 700-800 nurses, accused of defrauding Kuwait’s Gulf...
UAE: Muslim worshippers unite in prayer for rain
Thousands of worshippers across the UAE gathered on Saturday to perform Salat Al Istisqa, or rain prayers, in response to...
Blinken calls for civilian protection amid escalating Syrian conflict
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday urged for the protection of civilians and minority groups in Syria as...
UAE: Dubai set to unveil record-breaking gold bar
On December 7 and 8, Dubai will make history with the unveiling of the world’s largest gold bar at the...
Saudi issues new guidelines for female pilgrims to two Holy Mosques
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has issued a...
Amnesty accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza, states evidences
Amnesty International accused Israel of "genocide" as the war in the war-torn enclave continues to claim the lives of civilians,...
Syria: Thousands flee Homs amid rebel advance, regional air strikes
Thousands of residents fled the central Syrian city of Homs overnight as rebel forces pressed their rapid advance southward, residents...
Fragile calm in Southern Lebanon following ceasefire violations
A tense quiet enveloped southern Lebanon after a night of escalated violence that challenged the fragile ceasefire. Caretaker Prime Minister...
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince to co-lead conference to establish Palestinian state
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday a joint initiative with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to co-chair a...
Qatar, UK double joint humanitarian funding to historic $100 million
During His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani's state visit to the United Kingdom, Qatar and the UK...
Nearly 50,000 displaced as militants seize territory in Syria, UN says
The United Nations reports that recent escalations in Syria have displaced nearly 50,000 people as an alliance of militants gains...
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince sign strategic partnership, call for stability in Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a landmark strategic partnership on Monday to strengthen...
French President arrives Saudi Arabia for three-day visit, pushes for stronger ties with Riyadh
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Riyadh on Monday evening for an official three-day visit aimed at bolstering ties...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Saudi Arabia sees surge in foreign investment with premium residency program
Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, has disclosed that within less than a year of its launch, the number of...
Norway ends investigation into suspected links in Lebanon exploding pager incidents
Norway's PST security police announced on Monday that it had found no grounds to further investigate any Norwegian links to...
Iran, Europe to revive nuclear talks ahead of presdient Trump inauguration
Iran is set to hold discussions with three European powers on Friday, November 29 regarding its disputed nuclear program, according...
UN envoy urges ceasefires to prevent regional escalation in Middle East
Geir Pedersen, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, has stressed the urgent need for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon...
Jordan condemns assault in capital as terrorist act
The Jordanian Minister of Government Communication and Official Spokesperson Mohammad Momani issued a firm condemnation on Sunday, describing the armed...
Israeli drones strike paramedics in southern Lebanon
In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli drones targeted paramedics in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing...
Jordan: One person killed as gunfire erupts near Israeli embassy in Amman
A pre-dawn shooting in a neighborhood in Amman, the capital city of Jordan, which houses the Israeli embassy, resulted in...
Kuwaiti authority nullifies nationality of 1,158 people
Seven new decrees have been issued in Kuwait, leading to the withdrawal of Kuwaiti nationality from 1,158 individuals, including those...
Investigation underway in UAE over disappearance of Israeli-Moldovan citizen
Authorities have launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan dual citizen residing in the United...
Kuwait honors fallen firefighter in solemn ceremony
Kuwait came together on Saturday to honor firefighter Abdullah Al-Farsi, who tragically lost his life while battling a fire on...
WHO: Nearly 230 health workers killed in Lebanon amid escalating conflict
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 226 health workers have been killed in Lebanon since the onset of...
Video: Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills four, injures 33 as violence escalates
An Israeli airstrike struck Beirut's Basta neighborhood early Saturday, leaving at least four people dead and 33 injured, according to...
Saudi authorities seize over 300,000 captagon pills in smuggling busts
The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) says it has successfully intercepted five separate attempts to smuggle Captagon pills into...
UAE announces four-day holiday for 53rd national day celebration, prime minister charges citizens to “never slow down”
The UAE Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has declared a two-day public holiday for federal ministries and entities to...
Dubai business icon Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor donates Dh11.3 million for 4,000 dialysis sessions to support needy
Dubai businessman and philanthropist Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has donated Dh11.3 million to the Al Jalila Foundation, a healthcare-focused charity...
‘You’ve set dangerous precedent’: Former Israeli defense minister reacts to ICC arrest
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant sharply criticized the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant issued against him, calling it...
Reactions as ICC orders arrest of Israeli prime minister, others
Reactions have been trickling in after the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister...
ICC orders arrest of Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas leader as war rages
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has, on Thursday, issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister...
Qatar delivers second batch of medical equipment to Sudan amid ongoing war
A Qatari aircraft carrying the second shipment of advanced medical equipment, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT)...
Dubai court seizes healthcare facility’s equipment to pay creditors, unpaid staff
A Dubai healthcare facility has faced a court-ordered equipment seizure to address debts owed to creditors and unpaid salaries, including...
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...
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...