Global Energy Markets Face Fresh Uncertainty as Geopolitical Tensions Disrupt Oil Supplies
SINGAPORE: Global energy markets are facing renewed uncertainty as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising shipping costs, and disruptions...
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Oil Prices Decline as US-Iran Diplomatic Signals Ease Global Supply Concerns
NEW YORK: International crude oil prices moved lower amid renewed attention to diplomatic developments between the United States and Iran,...
Oil Prices Rise Above $100 as Middle East Supply Risks Intensify
Global oil prices climbed above the $100-per-barrel level as renewed security concerns in the Middle East raised fears about disruptions...
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill Three and Injure 36 as Yemen Conflict Escalates
Three people were killed and 36 others injured after Houthi forces launched attacks targeting two major airports in Saudi Arabia,...
Yemen Food Crisis Deepens as 18.3 Million People Face Acute Food Insecurity
Yemen is facing another severe food-security challenge, with 18.3 million people estimated to be experiencing acute food insecurity, according to...
Yemen Government Announces Military Campaign to Reclaim Houthi-Controlled Areas
Aden: Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced plans for a military campaign aimed at regaining areas currently controlled by the...
Iraq Sets June 2027 Deadline for Armed Groups to Place Weapons Under State Control
Baghdad, October 2, 2026: Iraq has begun a new phase in its efforts to bring weapons held by armed factions...
Israel Election Campaign Intensifies as Security Issues Dominate Political Debate
Jerusalem, October 2, 2026: Israel's political landscape is entering a crucial phase as the country prepares for its national election...
Palestinian Factions Form Electoral Alliance Ahead of Planned November Vote
Ramallah: Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and a faction associated with former senior Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan have agreed to cooperate...
Israel Election Campaign Intensifies as Netanyahu and Opposition Face Coalition Challenge
Jerusalem: Israel's political landscape has entered a critical phase ahead of the country's October 27, 2026 general election, with Prime...
US Military Completes Withdrawal From Iraq as Country Enters New Security Phase
The United States has completed the withdrawal of its remaining military forces from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission focused on...
US and Iran Resume Indirect Diplomacy as Mediators Seek Path Toward Ceasefire
New York: Diplomatic efforts to end the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran have entered another phase, with...
Israeli Minister Calls for Expanded Military Operation in West Bank
Jerusalem, September 28, 2026: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a major military operation in the occupied West...
Iran Claims Seizure of US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its forces seized a US underwater drone in the strategically...
Iraq Sets New Path for Militia Disarmament as US Troop Withdrawal Nears
Iraq is preparing a new approach to bringing powerful armed groups under government control as Baghdad faces growing pressure to...
UNICEF Warns Renewed Conflict in Yemen Deepens Humanitarian Crisis for Millions of Children
Amman: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that renewed hostilities in Yemen are creating severe humanitarian challenges for...
Israel and Lebanon Begin Washington Talks on Border Framework
Washington: Israeli and Lebanese representatives have begun discussions in Washington aimed at addressing unresolved issues between the two neighboring countries...
Iranian Commercial Vessel Hit Near Qeshm Island, Leaving One Dead
A commercial vessel came under attack near Iran’s Qeshm Island on Sunday, leaving one person dead and three others injured,...
Trump Revives Proposal to Rename Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed calling the strategically important Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait”, making the unusual...
Trump Revives Proposal to Rename Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed calling the strategically important Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait”, making the unusual...
Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Missiles and Drones Targeted Three Cities
Riyadh: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement have intensified after the Saudi-led coalition said Houthi forces launched ballistic...
Israel Strike in Northern Gaza Kills Four, Including Two Children
JERUSALEM — An Israeli strike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya killed at least four people, including two children, according to...
Qatar Expands Military and Security Career Pathways for Women
DOHA — Qatar is expanding opportunities for Qatari women to enter military and security careers through specialised academic and professional...
Saudi Arabia Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash-Flood Risk Across Western Regions
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology has issued a weather warning for parts of the Kingdom’s western and...
UAE President Begins Landmark Germany Visit as Both Countries Seek Deeper Investment and Technology Ties
BERLIN — United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in Germany for a state visit aimed...
Trump Warns Iran Over Activity at Strategic Pickaxe Mountain Site
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran after what he described as new activity...
Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Government Services Through New AI and Data Initiatives
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is accelerating the digital transformation of government services as authorities expand the use of artificial intelligence,...
UAE Launches Major AI Transformation of Government Services
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates is moving ahead with one of its most ambitious government-technology programmes, placing artificial...
Fuel Tanker Explosion in Western Iran Kills 11 and Injures Seven
A deadly road accident in western Iran has left 11 people dead and seven others injured after a fuel tanker...
Fuel Tanker Explosion in Western Iran Kills 11 and Injures Seven
A deadly road accident in western Iran has left 11 people dead and seven others injured after a fuel tanker...
Fuel Tanker Explosion in Western Iran Kills 11 and Injures Seven
A deadly road accident in western Iran has left 11 people dead and seven others injured after a fuel tanker...
Fuel Tanker Explosion in Western Iran Kills 11 and Injures Seven
A deadly road accident in western Iran has left 11 people dead and seven others injured after a fuel tanker...
Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25% as Inflation Moderates
Israel's central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate to 3.25%, citing moderating inflation and the continued recovery of economic...
Dubai to Host GISEC Global 2026 as AI Reshapes the Cybersecurity Landscape
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to host GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai, bringing together international cybersecurity leaders, technology experts...
Saudi Arabia Advances Six Industrial Investment Projects Worth SAR 2.8 Billion
Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with six new investment opportunities in the water sector, with projects carrying a combined investment...
UAE Launches National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies
The United Arab Emirates has announced a new National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies, reinforcing the country's strategy to...
Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Government Services as 62 Agencies Complete Tawakkalna Integration
Saudi Arabia has reached a major milestone in its digital-government programme after 62 government entities completed the integration of their...
New Settler Attack in West Bank Village of Qusra Leaves Palestinian Residents Trapped Inside Home
Tensions escalated again in the occupied West Bank on Saturday after dozens of masked Israeli settlers surrounded a Palestinian home...
New Settler Attack on Palestinian Home Raises Tensions in West Bank’s Qusra
QUSRA, West Bank, August 29, 2026: Tensions escalated again in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday after...
Iran’s Economy Faces Mounting Pressure as War and US Sanctions Shrink Foreign Trade
Iran is confronting a deepening economic crisis as the prolonged conflict with the United States, intensified sanctions and restrictions on...
