Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces detain several Palestinians after intercepting their vehicle near the town of Tuqou, southeast of Beth»»»

Iran vows swift and limitless response under Supreme Leader's orders Iran said Saturday its military has grown "stronger" since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran's nuclear programme. Mediators have been working to preve»»»

By Staff, Agencies Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal identified the continued "Israeli" occupation of Lebanese territory as Lebanon's foremost security threat, warning that ongoing attacks in the South continue to cause martyrs and destruction. Speaking at a meeting with senior milita»»»

UAE airlines adjust schedules amid Middle East tensions and security concerns Airlines operating from the UAE continue to adjust schedules amid renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, security concerns across the Middle East and ongoing regional disruptions. Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air»»»

By Staff, Agencies Syria and Saudi Arabia are expanding military cooperation, with Syrian personnel reportedly arriving in the kingdom to provide training and operational advice to Saudi and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces, Reuters reported. Two Syrian military sources and a senior US official said scor»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses on Saturday shot down a Houthi cruise missile targeting Riyadh, after a drone was intercepted and destroyed late on Friday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said the missile was “intercepted and destroyed” in »»»

There is a trope of US political journalism so time-tested as to nearly rise to the level of a verity: In making their choices, voters in the United States place little emphasis on foreign affairs. But yesterday’s overwhelming victory by opposition Democrats has proved that this falls well short of»»»

TEHRAN: Iran said Saturday its military has grown “stronger” since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran’s nuclear program. Mediators have been working to prevent any resumption of fighting after months of deadlock in the M»»»

Latest developments in Middle East war for UAE citizens Fresh US military action against Iran, a fatal tanker explosion and renewed diplomatic negotiations have kept the Middle East conflict in focus. For UAE residents, the latest developments carry implications for regional security, international»»»

RIYADH: Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and strong winds are forecast across several regions of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, with authorities warning residents and visitors to exercise caution as unsettled weather continues across much of the Kingdom. The National Center for Meteor»»»

Explosions reported in strategic Strait of Hormuz following US strikes President Donald Trump said the US military on Friday carried out new limited strikes on Iran, targeting an Iranian air defense system. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, w»»»

WASHINGTON/CAIRO: President Donald Trump said the US military carried out new limited strikes on Iran early on Saturday, targeting its air defense systems. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, which is in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway»»»

CAIRO: Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said ​on Saturday initial reports indicated that two missiles had struck Qeshm Island, adding there was no official information on possible damage. Tasnim said further details would ‌be released ‌once relevant authorities ​confirmed ‌the ⁠incident. The»»»

WASHINGTON: Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Friday that he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Murphy, 53, said in a statement that doctors a»»»

RIYADH: The Riyadh Metro project, supervised by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, has been ranked among the top four global transport initiatives at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The recognition comes after a rigorous selection process featuring 533 entries from 6»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's air defenses shot down a drone in the Riyadh area late on Friday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said the drone was "intercepted and destroyed." The drone attack comes amid ongoing strike attempts on Saudi Arabia by the »»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has stressed that a country's size no longer determines its influence on the international stage, highlighting the role states can play in promoting peace and strengthening global stability. I»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least 25 civilians have been killed and dozens wounded in three consecutive Saudi airstrikes targeting a crowded market in Yemen’s southwestern province of Ta’izz, according to local sources, less than a week after another busy market in the province was attacked. Al-Mayadeen »»»

Houthi rebels blame Saudi-backed forces for fatal market attack in Taiz Cairo: Airstrikes hit a market in southwestern Yemen on Friday, killing at least 30 people, according to an official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. It would be one of the deadliest attacks since fighting resumed between th»»»

LONDON: In the era of mass social media and a hunger for money-earning clicks, it takes only moments for a dangerous piece of misinformation to circle the globe, becoming transformed into “fact” by the simple act of reckless, unquestioning repetition. That was the case this week when an extraordina»»»

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a Democratic push to repeal US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada after their sweeping midterm victory, saying Friday that restoring free trade would lower costs for American families and benefit US workers, even as Ottawa continues nego»»»

ANKARA: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud met his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci, in Ankara on Thursday. The pair discussed the importance of boosting security cooperation between the two countries, with the prince emphasizing the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Moha»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UN on Friday signed an agreement to work more closely in the fight against corruption. The deal, which runs from 2027-29, will seek to strengthen institutional capacity to protect integrity, combat corruption and build expertise in relevant areas. It will also enhance c»»»

RIYADH: The King Fahd National Library is participating with Saudi Arabia’s pavilion as the guest of honor at the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair. The library is presenting a curated selection of cultural and intellectual publications that highlights its role in preserving heritage and documen»»»

RIYADH: The Guard Your Cyberspace exhibition opened on Thursday at the Sports Boulevard in Riyadh. Organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority, the three-day event is part of an annual campaign designed to raise public awareness and promote safe online practices. The exhibition is designed to»»»

RIYADH: Diplomats of Mexico, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia celebrated a major milestone as Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Tourism jointly announced that nationals from all four countries are now eligible for instant tourist e-Visas and visas on arri»»»

JEDDAH: Thousands of automotive enthusiasts, collectors and prospective buyers descended on the Jeddah Center for Exhibitions and Events for the 20th Jeddah International Motor Show, which ends today, Nov. 7. From cutting-edge concept vehicles and regional premieres to gleaming vintage classics, th»»»

JEDDAH: Across Saudi Arabia’s date-growing regions, the annual harvest season is more than an agricultural cycle. For many farming families, it is a continuation of traditions, skills and knowledge passed down through generations. As dates begin to ripen, farmers closely monitor the fruit before ha»»»

RIYADH: Syria is aiding Riyadh with military advice and training as Saudi Arabia comes under ​attack by Yemen’s Houthis, and has sent a limited number of military personnel to the Kingdom, two Syrian military sources and a senior US official said. Saudi Arabia has been locked in worsening hostiliti»»»

Damascus, Nov. 6 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic condemned in the strongest terms the security incident in the Jordanian capital, Amman, which resulted in the death of one Public Security officer and injured another.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate extended its sincere condolences and»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker government passed on Friday a Conclusion adopting an Annual Plan for implementation of the participation of the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) and other defence forces in multinational operations in 2026, which will apply until a new annual plan is adopted. "Serbia is amon»»»

SREMSKA MITROVICA - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Friday the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) must be a pillar of stability and would be acting as state-building opposition that knew "what a state is." Speaking at a Sremska Mitrovica meeting of SNS municipal a»»»

Damascus, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syria strongly condemned an armed attack targeting border guard forces in the southern region of Egypt, which killed two officers. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Syria’s full solidarity with Egypt and its support for»»»

AL-MUKALLA: More than 1.3 million residents of the Yemeni city of Taiz are at serious risk of famine, severe water shortages and a major environmental disaster as the Iran-backed Houthis tighten their siege, a provincial official has warned. Mohammed Al-Masani, director of the Taiz provincial offic»»»

Abdullah Özkan, 68, collapsed while praying at Konya Airport before travelling to Mecca Dubai: A 68-year-old Turkish man died after collapsing while leading prayers at an airport in central Türkiye, moments before he was due to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, local media reported on Friday»»»

Khartoum: Throughout history, Sudanese women remained a symbol of pride and dignity, serving as an essential pillar in building society and shaping its narrative. Etched into the nation's history since the era of ancient Sudanese kingdoms, their contributions span national, social, cultural, and ec»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker government passed on Friday a Conclusion adopting an Annual Plan for implementation of the participation of the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) and other defence forces in multinational operations in 2026, which will apply until a new annual plan is adopted. "Serbia is amon»»»

Paul Mackenzie convicted over deaths linked to sect whose followers were told to starve A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher was sentenced to 200 years in prison on Friday for the murder of 190 children and one adult in an infamous starvation cult. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at»»»

PM Sanae Takaichi is stepping up security measures after a wave of hacking incidents Tokyo: Japan launched an multi-million dollar emergency policy package on Friday to address a sudden wave of hacking incidents. The country's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to take action after dozens of b»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni military source: What has been released by the military media is only a small fraction of the victories achieved by the Yemeni Armed»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced a national framework governing the use of artificial intelligence in media, setting out principles for transparency, accuracy and accountability as generative AI becomes more widely used in content production. The AI Principles in Media document calls on media pr»»»

A shift on ultra-Orthodox military service could help Gadi Eisenkot form a government Jerusalem: Israel's opposition said Friday it was making headway in its bid to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as one of its leaders lifted his veto on demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the militar»»»

Sailor killed in Gulf tanker blast as Trump weighs Iran strikes, Saudi intercepts missiles Dubai: A sailor has died following a suspected missile attack on a tanker in the Arabian Gulf, while US President Donald Trump is weighing further strikes on Iran amid warnings from Tehran that American targe»»»

The GERB-UDF coalition described the government draft of Bulgaria's 2027 state budget as a "budget of inertia" at a briefing in parliament on Friday following the presentation of the budget scheme at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia earlier in the day. MP Krasimir Valche»»»

BEIJING: Senior Chinese official Cai Qi on Friday told a North Korean delegation in Beijing that both sides should enhance strategic communication and coordination, and promote regional peace, stability and development, Chinese state media reported. China is willing to work with North Korea to “imp»»»

Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot said on Friday he was making "significant progress" in forming a government to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as one of his possible coalition partners walked back demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews complete military service and signalled a»»»

Israel's opposition said Friday it was making headway in its bid to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as one of its leaders lifted his veto on demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the military, opening the door to a once improbable alliance with the community. Neither Netanyahu, Israel's»»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a large-scale offensive operation in the Kahboub mountain range overlooking Bab el-Mandeb, during which they succeeded in taking control of several strategic positions previously held by four brigades of the so-called ” Giants Brigades,” mobilized by the Saudi ar»»»

The European Union must put forward its own concrete proposals for peace in Ukraine and for a security architecture that ensures stability and predictability on the European continent, President Iliana Iotova said here on Friday during a meeting at the presidential institution with representatives »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has categorically denied a recent report by the Wall Street Journal report that claimed Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia asked the Kingdom for $51 billion to halt its attacks. The WSJ report, published on Wednesday, cited unnamed sources and claimed Saudi officials reached ou»»»