Hamas releases Israeli, Thai hostages in ceasefire agreement
In a significant development following a ceasefire deal with Hamas, the first group of hostages, consisting of 24 individuals, were...
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UAE: fossil fuel power and COP28 host
A gas-guzzling fossil fuel exporter trying to spearhead more ambitious climate action, the United Arab Emirates remains heavily dependent on...
Repressive state’: climate activists fear COP28 clampdown in UAE
Rights groups are preparing for the COP28 climate talks in the United Arab Emirates with trepidation, fearing surveillance and detention...
For a diaspora soccer club in Chile, ‘Palestine exists’
Thousands of miles from the Middle East, in a stadium in Santiago, Chile, the nation of Palestine exists, if only...
Lebanon’s Hezbollah intensifies attacks on Israel
The Iran-backed Hezbollah group on Thursday intensified its attacks on Israel from southern Lebanon where Israeli bombardments killed seven of...
Hundreds of Rohingya refugees set sail from Bangladesh: monitor
At least two more boats carrying hundreds of Rohingya refugees set sail from Bangladesh this week, a monitoring group said,...
Prince Faisal, Blinken discuss efforts to bring aid into Gaza
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan engaged in a crucial discussion with his American counterpart, Antony Blinken, regarding strategies...
Saudi Media Forum 3 set to take place in Riyadh next February
In a significant announcement at the World Television Day celebration ceremony hosted by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA), Mohammed Al-Harthi,...
Iraq condemns recent US airstrikes as violation of sovereignty
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein declared on Wednesday that the recent surge in US military actions poses a significant threat...
Iraqi Prime Minister, Turkish Energy Minister hold talks on resuming oil exports through Ceyhan
In a diplomatic effort to overcome obstacles hindering oil exports, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani engaged in a strategic...
Qatar burnishes role as ‘essential’ hostage negotiator with Israel-Hamas deal
The emirate of Qatar has further boosted its status as a specialist power in resolving delicate hostage situations by using...
Israeli hostages center stage as National Library gets new home
Two Hebrew copies of Eric Hill's book "Where's Spot?" stand on tiny children's chairs at Israel's newly opened National Library,...
Gaza world’s ‘most dangerous place’ for children: UNICEF
The head of the United Nations children's agency on Wednesday called the besieged Gaza Strip "the most dangerous place in...
US warplane strikes Iranian-backed Militia in retaliatory action
A US warplane carried out a strike against Iranian-backed militia forces in Iraq. The Pentagon announced the operation in response...
Prolonged water drought forces thousands to urban poverty in Iraq
The capital of Dhi Qar province, Nasser Jabbar, a former herder and farmer, now resides in a dilapidated house with...
Saudi Crown Prince calls for collective efforts to stop Israel’s brutal crimes in Gaza
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has issued a compelling call for concerted global action to curb what he characterized...
CBI, ILO mark achievements in financial inclusion drive for MSMEs
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) celebrated significant milestones in their collaborative Financial Inclusion...
First hydrogen truck inaugurated in Saudi Arabia
In a significant stride towards sustainable transportation, Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority (TGA) has unveiled the nation's inaugural hydrogen truck,...
Gaza pride flag images reignite ‘pinkwashing’ debate
Amid the war ruins of Gaza, an Israeli soldier unfurls a rainbow flag in support of the LGBTQ community, reigniting...
Azerbaijan accuses France of stoking ‘new wars’ in Caucasus
President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday accused France of inciting conflicts in the Caucasus by arming Azerbaijan's longtime rival Armenia, with...
Fighting for Israel, Druze demand end to demolition orders
In black robes, white moustaches and traditional hats, Druze religious elders stood before the coffin of Israeli soldier Adi Malik...
BRICS urges immediate Gaza truce, South Africa slams Israeli ‘genocide’
The BRICS group of nations Tuesday called for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce in Gaza during an extraordinary summit...
Mayor Eric Adams’s Community Op-Ed: Saying “Yes” to New Zoning, New Businesses, and New Opportunities
Last month, New York City hit an economic milestone, with more total jobs than ever before in our city’s history....
Israeli tanks surround Indonesian hospital in Gaza amid escalating conflict
Israeli tanks have encircled Gaza's Indonesian Hospital, resulting in 12 reported casualties on Sunday night, according to the Hamas-run health...
Iraq, Azerbaijan strengthen ties with signing of key agreements
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid convened with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the Zagulba Presidential Palace in Baku on Monday....
Iraqi Prime Minister refuses resignation of ministers amidst Political turmoil
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has declined the resignation of three Cabinet ministers who stepped down in protest over...
Raise your hands’: Israel raids hospital in centre of Gaza war
Israeli forces, some wearing facemasks and firing guns into the air, raided early Wednesday Gaza's biggest hospital which was packed...
Lips like Kali: Indian goddess inspired Rolling Stones logo
One of the world's most famous symbols of a band -- the ruby red tongue and lips of the Rolling...
Israel-Hamas war beyond darkest ‘Fauda’ plot, says co-creator
The Israeli TV action series "Fauda" has won Netflix fans worldwide for its gritty take on the exploits of an...
Israel-Hamas war beyond darkest ‘Fauda’ plot, says co-creator
The Israeli TV action series "Fauda" has won Netflix fans worldwide for its gritty take on the exploits of an...
Malaysian killer released from Australian immigration detention
Sirul Azhar Umar, a former Malaysian policeman convicted in the infamous 2006 murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, has been released from...
Iraqi Air Force strikes ISIS hideouts, neutralizes two terrorists in Salah Al-Din
The Iraqi Air Force, under the command of the Iraqi Armed Forces, successfully targeted and destroyed an ISIS hideout in...
Iraqi Kurdistan to resume oil production within three days
The Iraqi Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, announced expectations of an agreement within three days with the Kurdistan Regional Government...
Saudi Crown Prince condemns Israeli aggression at extraordinary summit
In a powerful address during an extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia...
Thousands rally in Brussels to support Palestinians, urge ceasefire
Brussels witnessed a significant gathering on Saturday as more than 20,000 individuals marched through the city in solidarity with Palestinians....
MHRSD signs 4 labor agreements with Gambia, Tanzania
In a significant development at the Saudi-African Economic Conference in Riyadh, the Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development...
Saudi Arabia hosts extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit in response to Gaza crisis
Saudi Arabia has announced its decision to host an extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh on Saturday, responding to the...
Pakistani travelers deported from Madinah airport over biometric forgery
Two Pakistani individuals were sent back from Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah after attempting to enter Saudi...
UK Police brace for tensions as pro-Palestinian march coincides with Armistice Day
In anticipation of a pro-Palestinian march expected to draw over 100,000 supporters on Saturday, nearly 2,000 police officers will be...
International concerns mount over civilian sSafety in Gaza as fighting engulfs main hospital
As clashes between Hamas and Israeli forces intensify in Gaza, global pressure on Israel to safeguard civilian lives has escalated....
Saudi Arabia takes lead in Gaza relief efforts with over $115m in donations
In a decisive move to address the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a prominent benefactor,...
Saudi Arabia unveils $1b development initiative for Africa
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed the initiation of King Salman's Development Initiative in Africa, encompassing an extensive array...
Saudi, Somali Foreign Ministers seal cooperation pact
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in discussions with his Somali counterpart, Abshir Omar Jama, during...
Netanyahu firm on Gaza offensive, rejects ceasefire amid military success
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview with Fox News on Thursday, categorically ruled out a ceasefire in Gaza,...
Saudi hosts Gaza summits, Iran president as regional fears mount
Saudi Arabia is hosting Arab leaders and Iran's president for two summits this weekend on the ongoing war in Gaza,...
10 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Jenin: ministry
Ten Palestinians were killed Thursday in an Israeli raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry...
Miller says Afghanistan ‘World Cup joy’ with one eye on Maxwell and Australia
South Africa's David Miller hailed Afghanistan as "one of the joys of the World Cup" on Thursday but admitted thoughts...
Gaza aid conference presses for ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday opened a conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza by calling for a "ceasefire", echoed...
Fierce street-by-street combat rages in Gaza City
Israeli troops and Hamas were locked in heavy, close-quarters fighting in Gaza City on Thursday, including a 10-hour battle that...
Bangladesh police clash with 25,000 protesting garment workers
Up to 25,000 garment workers clashed with police in Bangladesh on Thursday, officials said, as protests rejecting a government-offered pay...
Gazans bury their dead in orchards and football fields
Before he fled his home in northern Gaza, where intense fighting now rages between Israel and Hamas, Mahmud al-Masri had...
Saudi Arabia to meet Pakistan in World Cup Qualifier in Al-Ahsa on Nov. 16
Saudi Arabia is set to clash with the Pakistan national team in the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for the...
Iraq’s Central Bank reports decline in 2023 inflation rates
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) delivered promising news on Thursday, revealing a substantial decrease in the country's inflation rate...
Two drone attacks target US forces in northern Iraq
In a recent series of events that highlight growing tensions in the region, two drone attacks targeted US and coalition...
Scientists blame climate change for drought in Iraq
In a sobering assessment, a group of scientists has linked the ongoing "extreme" drought afflicting Iraq, Syria, and Iran to...
Fossil fuel plans by producing nations threatens 1.5C limit: UN
The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the expansion of oil, gas, and coal production by major fossil...
Major telecoms outage disconnects over 10 million Australians
More than 10 million Australians found themselves disconnected from internet and phone services as unexplained outages disrupted one of the...
Al Ittihad terminates contract with Nuno after loss to air force club from Iraq
Al Ittihad, the Saudi club, has relieved Nuno Espirito Santo of his managerial duties. The decision came in the aftermath...
KSrelief delegation arrives in Cairo to forge Saudi aid path to Gaza
A specialized task force representing the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) touched down in the heart of...
Israel battles Hamas in Gaza City
Israel's campaign to destroy Hamas pushed into its second month Wednesday as its forces battled the Palestinian militants in Gaza...