Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza city
Israeli troops battled Hamas militants Thursday in the heart of southern Gaza's main city where a suspected mastermind of the...
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Israeli forces encircle main southern Gaza city
Israeli forces were encircling southern Gaza's main city on Wednesday, battling Hamas militants through streets and buildings in some of...
Israeli forces battle Hamas in main southern Gaza city
Israeli forces battled Hamas militants in Gaza's main southern city on Wednesday in some of the most intense combat of...
Pakistan police detain Pashtun rights activist critical of military
The leader of an ethnic Pashtun rights movement has been detained after addressing a sit-in at Pakistan's frontier city of...
Israeli forces escalate offensive, engage in intense clashes with Hamas in southern Gaza
Israeli troops have expanded their offensive in the Gaza Strip, engaging in fierce battles with Hamas militants in the southern...
Saudi Defense Minister unveils HMS Jazan in Jeddah
In a momentous event at the King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman inaugurated 'His...
Economic turmoil grips Pakistan as price spikes, political instability plague nation
In the wake of the closure of approximately 1,600 clothing factories, an estimated 700,000 workers, including daily-wage laborer Asif Maseeh,...
Iraqi Security Forces capture three ISIS operatives in Anbar, uncover ammunition cache
The Iraqi Security Media Cell (ISMC) reported the successful arrest of three ISIS terrorists in Anbar governorate, western Iraq. Acting...
Israeli ground forces move into south of Gaza
Israel has moved ground forces into the south of Gaza in its war on Hamas, witnesses said Monday, despite global...
COP28’s UAE chair says ‘we respect’ climate science
The Emirati head of the UN climate conference insisted on Monday that he respects climate science after he came under...
Saudi health minister meets with Turkish minister of agriculture, forestry
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Health, Fahad Al-Jalajel, who also holds the pivotal position of Chairman of the Board of Directors...
Jeddah city mounts extensive campaign to remove random stalls
In a determined effort to enhance public health compliance, beautify the urban landscape, and curb unauthorized street vending, the Jeddah...
Iraq’s exports to China reach $39.38 billion
The Chinese embassy in Iraq disclosed that the bilateral trade between Iraq and China soared to $53.37 billion in 2022....
Saudi FM attends GCC ministerial preparatory meeting
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, actively participated in the 158th meeting of the Preparatory Ministerial...
‘Ink me up’: Iran tattoo artists aim to leave mark
Within a flat in northern Tehran, concealed from the public eye, Sean proudly showcases the tattoo motifs crafted by his...
Israel bombs Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians
Israel struck Gaza targets Sunday in its war on Hamas sparked by the October 7 attacks as international concern mounted...
Iraqi government aims to restart oil exports through Ceyhan
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has expressed its strong commitment to resolving outstanding issues, signaling its eagerness to recommence oil...
Israel strikes Gaza amid international calls for civilians’ protection
In the latest development of the Israel-Gaza conflict, Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday, responding to...
Saudi Green Initiative Forum 2023 gears up for launch in Dubai amid COP28
The eagerly awaited third edition of the Saudi Green Initiative Forum is set to commence on Monday in Dubai, coinciding...
Saudi embassy urges vigilance amid Surigao earthquake aftershocks
In the wake of the powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake that shook the southern province of Surigao on Mindanao island, the...
Walkout, no-shows at COP28 as Israel-Hamas war resumes
Iran's delegation walked out and Israel's president cancelled his speech as tensions over the Gaza war spilled over at the...
IMF to revise regional outlook over Israel-Hamas conflict
The IMF announced Friday that it will revise its economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region due...
Israeli strikes rock Gaza for second day after truce collapse
Israel carried out deadly bombardments in Gaza for a second day on Saturday after a week-long truce with Hamas collapsed...
In Gaza, teacher brings school to displaced children
Gaza teacher Tareq al-Ennabi arranges his pupils' chairs in a circle, sets out the slates and chalk, and plans his...
After success abroad, Saudi designers hit the runway at home
Couturier Adnan Akbar's past clients included Princess Diana and two French first ladies, but until recently he had never staged...
Gazans flee homes, dig through rubble as Israeli strikes resume
Gazans were fleeing their homes and rushing their dead and wounded to hospitals after fresh Israeli strikes on Friday, as...
Israel-Hamas war looms over climate talks in Dubai
Israel's war with Hamas pushed its way to centre-stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Thursday, with campaigners calling...
Blinken says Gaza truce ‘producing results’, should continue
Visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Israeli leaders on Thursday that a temporary truce in their war with...
In Gaza, teacher brings school to displaced children
Gaza teacher Tareq al-Ennabi arranges his pupils' chairs in a circle, sets out the slates and chalk, and plans his...
German government faces setback in climate court case ahead of COP28 summit
In a significant blow to the German government, a Berlin court ruled against them on Thursday in a pivotal climate...
Iraqi PM congratulates Saudi Arabia for hosting Expo 2030
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani extends formal congratulations to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the successful bid...
U.S. troop attacks cease in Iraq, Syria following Hamas-Israel truce
The Pentagon has officially reported a cessation of attacks on U.S. forces stationed in Iraq and Syria since the initiation...
New shipment of US dollars lands in Iraq
A reliable source within the Iraqi banking sector disclosed on Wednesday the arrival of fresh supplies of US dollars in...
Governor Hochul unveils revamped office to strengthen faith-based community initiatives
In a transformative move, Governor Kathy Hochul has officially launched the revitalized Office of Faith and Non-Profit Development Services, marking...
Former Hamas hostage, aged nine, now only ‘whispers’: father
Emily Hand, the nine-year-old girl released after Hamas held her hostage for 50 days, will now only talk in whispers...
Gazans in midst of ‘epic humanitarian catastrophe’: UN chief
Gazans are "in the midst of an epic humanitarian catastrophe before the eyes of the world," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
Release of Israeli teenage hostage ends mystery over lost dog
Ever since Hamas's deadly October 7 attack on southern Israel, the father of 17-year-old hostage Mia Leimberg had been praying...
Inflation rate in Iraq declines in 2023 compared to 2022
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) announced a notable reduction in the country's inflation rate for 2023 compared to the...
Saudi Arabia, UK discuss strengthening industrial, commercial cooperation
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Al Khorayef, engaged in discussions with UK Minister of State at...
US Osprey crash off Japanese island
A US military Osprey aircraft with eight crew members on board crashed off Yakushima Island, Japan. The coastguard, responding swiftly...
Iraq warns of escalating regional crisis amidst Gaza truce
Farhad Aladdin, the Iraqi Prime Minister's Advisor for Foreign Affairs, highlighted the potential for a broader regional conflict if the...
Busan, Riyadh or Rome? 2030 World Expo host to be revealed
Organizers will on Tuesday announce the host of the 2030 World Expo, with Rome in Italy, the Saudi capital Riyadh...
Key Israeli-Palestinian accord dead, says an architect of deal
The Oslo Accords, which aimed to bring "peaceful coexistence" to Israel and the Palestinians, are now dead, one of the...
More hostages to be freed as Israel-Hamas truce prolonged
by Adel Zaanoun with Michael Blum in Jerusalem
Israel and Hamas embarked on a two-day extension Tuesday to a truce that has allowed Israeli hostages to be freed...
Israeli president tells Musk he has ‘huge role’ in anti-Semitism fight
Israel's president told Elon Musk on Monday that the tech mogul has "a huge role to play" to combat anti-Semitism,...
Busan, Riyadh or Rome? 2030 World Expo host to be revealed
Organizers will on Tuesday announce the host of the 2030 World Expo, with Rome in Italy, the Saudi capital Riyadh...
Iran’s Raisi a no-show at summit announced by Erdogan
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi failed to show up Tuesday for a summit in Ankara that Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan had...
As clock ticks down, Israel touts ‘option’ to extend Gaza truce
Israel said Monday it was open to extending a truce with Hamas if the Palestinian group continues to release hostages,...
Palestinian family in Lebanon grieves for dead Gaza relatives
From Lebanon, Palestinian Fatima al-Ashwah has been praying for relatives in Gaza, but received grim news that Israeli bombing killed...
Prisoner releases send Hamas support rocketing in West Bank
In Palestinian cities in the occupied West Bank, long the turf of president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party, the green flag...
Trauma, injury aboard UAE flight carrying Palestinian children
Injured by Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, ten-year-old Mira can no longer speak or walk, a condition her sister...
Key Israeli-Palestinian accord dead, says an architect of deal
The Oslo Accords, which aimed to bring "peaceful coexistence" to Israel and the Palestinians, are now dead, one of the...
For some, Israeli hostages’ return brings tears of relief but fight goes on
Rounding the corner of a hospital corridor, nine-year-old Ohad breaks into a run, hurling himself into the arms of his...
Six students go on trial over 2020 murder of French schoolteacher
Six teenagers go on trial in Paris on Monday for their role in the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty,...
Lebanese return to find bombed-out houses near Israel border
Lebanese farmer and minibus driver Abdallah Abdallah went back to his village near the Israeli border on Saturday to find...
Hamas fighters to free more hostages after joyful reunions
Hamas fighters were set Sunday to release a third group of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a day...
UN says 61 trucks deliver aid in northern Gaza
The United Nations on Saturday said 61 trucks carrying medical supplies, food and water had delivered their payloads in northern...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s spectacular brace propels Al Nassr to victory, coach Luis Castro hails world’s No.1
Cristiano Ronaldo, the world's top-ranked player, earned accolades from Al Nassr's coach, Luis Castro. Castro praised Ronaldo's extraordinary performance and...
Kim Jong Un reviews satellite images amidst international concerns
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly conducted a review of satellite imagery captured by the country's recently launched...
Israeli-owned ship damaged in suspected Iran drone attack in Indian Ocean
An Israeli-owned cargo ship fell victim to a suspected drone attack carried out by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in...