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GTA V, GTA Online now available in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Twelve years after its initial global release, Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) and its online multiplayer counterpart GTA Online have officially launched in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
Israel issues new evacuation orders in central Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

Gaza Strip: The Israeli military published new evacuation warnings for areas of central Gaza on Sunday, in one of the few areas the military has rarely operated with ground troops. The evacuation…

UAE’s Air Arabia chosen to operate new Saudi low-cost airline

Dammam: The UAE’s budget carrier Air Arabia has secured the bid to operate a new Saudi national low-cost airline, the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Sunday, July 20. Partnering…
Renowned Indian doctor passes away in Dubai, tributes pour in

Dubai: Dr Anwar Sadath, a renowned Indian orthopedic surgeon based in Dubai, passed away on Friday, July 18. He was 49. According to reports, he experienced physical discomfort during his routine morning exercise…
Israel kills 116 Palestinians in Gaza, including 38 aid seekers

Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes and gunfire killed 116 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, July 19, including at least 38 near food distribution centers operated by a US- and Israeli-backed organization,…
Turkey blames Israel’s strikes for worsening Syria crisis

Ankara: Israel’s “continued interventions on Syrian territory” are worsening the crisis in Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, according to a report by semi-official Anadolu Agency. “Any attack targeting Syria’s territorial…
Syrian forces deploy in Sweida as ceasefire takes effect amid renewed clashes

Damascus: Syrian interim authorities’ forces have begun deploying across Sweida province to implement the first phase of a ceasefire agreement aimed at halting days of deadly sectarian clashes, a source at the…

Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport

Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for launching a new “hypersonic ballistic missile” attack on Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, which was reportedly intercepted by Israel’s defence systems. “The missile attack…
Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ passes away after 20 years in coma

Riyadh: Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, famously known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” passed away on Saturday, July 19, after spending 20 years in a coma folowing a traumatic…
Syria declares nationwide ceasefire after US-brokered deal with Israel

Damascus: The Syrian authorities on Saturday declared an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, marking a significant turning point in the deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria, which prompted a recent Israeli intervention with…
US to burn 500 tons of food aid as millions face hunger worldwide

The United States will destroy close to 500 metric tons of emergency food assistance, out of a total of 60,000 tons stuck in warehouses around the globe. The action is in contrast…
Hezbollah leader says ready to confront Israel if necessary

Beirut: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said that the group is fully prepared to confront Israel militarily if necessary, warning that Lebanon faces an “existential threat” from the ongoing “Israeli aggression” and US-backed…
Iraqi investigation reveals drone attack details

Baghdad: Drones used to attack military bases in Iraq during the recent Israel-Iran war were manufactured outside Iraq but were launched inside its territory, according to the “decisive findings” of an investigation…
Superman review: Finally Hollywood grows a spine for Palestine

Hyderabad: When I first read a few reports of James Gunn’s Superman (2025) featuring David Corenswet being about Palestine, I thought maybe people were reading too much into it. But then one…
UAE to roll out sugar-based tax on sweetened drinks

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will implement a new sugar-content-based excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 2026, the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced on…