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Dubai’s Global Village to open on October 14 for 31st season
Dubai: The Global Village is set to return for its 31st season on October 14, before closing in May next year, the state media office announced on Monday, September 14. The 2026…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran wants US deal badly, Tehran rejects claim
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, September 14, that Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington “quickly and badly”, while saying he would decide whether the United States would engage…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia discovers 110M tonnes of uranium ore in Madinah
Saudi Arabia has discovered an estimated 110 million tonnes of ore containing uranium concentrations in the Madinah region, as the Kingdom advances plans to expand nuclear energy and develop its mineral resources.…
- Lifestyle
8 best food spots in Makkah that every pilgrim must visit
While thousands of worshippers travel to Makkah each year for spiritual reflection, navigating the city’s vast and fast-paced food scene is a key part of every pilgrim’s daily journey. Fueling up between…
- Technology
The AI race is the danger, say the people who built it
Your bank, your hospital, the power company and the passport office all live on the internet now. So do your messages and your money. The newest systems do more than answer questions.…
- Middle East
Two injured, mosque damaged in Houthi attack in Saudi Arabia
Two people were injured after a projectile launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia landed in Al-Tuwal Governorate in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region on Saturday night, September 12, the Saudi Civil Defence said. The…
- India
BRICS rejects Gaza displacement, urges Middle East calm
BRICS leaders on Saturday, September 12, called for greater diplomatic efforts to prevent and peacefully resolve conflicts, while opposing the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and urging restraint amid…
- India
On Day 1, BRICS unanimously adopts New Delhi Declaration
New Delhi: Against the backdrop of conflicts in different parts of the world, the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday, September 12, saw member countries unanimously adopt the New Delhi Declaration. The consensus…
- Middle East
Iraq probes Saudi pipeline attack as regional tensions escalate
Baghdad: Iraq’s government was racing Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline. Iraq’s government confirmed the attacks had originated from…
- Middle East
Chinese satellite images helped Iran target a US base: Report
Iran obtained high-resolution satellite images of a US military base in Jordan before launching a deadly missile attack there in July, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The images were…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia under pressure as Iran, allies threaten key routes
Riyadh: A lightning advance by Houthi rebels threatens a crucial Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure of a major pipeline, and Iran is still…
- Middle East
US PrSM missiles used in Iran’s Lamerd strike, 21 killed: Report
US-made Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) were used in the February 28, 2026, attacks on Lamerd Stadium in Iran, which killed at least 21 civilians and wounded around 170 people, according to an…
- Middle East
Houthis seize Perim Island, tighten grip on Bab el-Mandab area
Yemen’s Houthis have seized Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandab Strait, tightening their grip on the strategic waterway, a local government official and eyewitnesses told AFP on Friday, September 11. Boats carrying…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince urges US to strike Houthis, Trump declines
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump twice on Thursday, September 10, and urged him to authorise strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis as the group advanced along the…
- World
IMF backs US-China talks, studies Iran move
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has welcomed talks between the leaders of the United States and China, saying engagement between the world’s two largest economies would benefit global economic stability. The Fund…