ALULA: The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched its 2026–2027 archaeology season in AlUla and Khaybar to deepen research into the region’s ancient past, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Years of excavation, documentation and conservation have already produced significant finds at what »»»

Jewel of Joy spans 25,000 sq ft, conceived as a complete jewellery experience centre Dubai: Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, officially opened Jewel of Joy, the biggest jewellery showroom in the Middle East, at Dubai Gold District. The launch is a landmark milestone in the Group’s journe»»»

Two Arab expats arrested after allegedly promising lucrative financial returns Dubai: An Omani citizen lost OMR29,000 after falling victim to an alleged money-doubling scam in which two Arab nationals promised to multiply his funds and generate substantial financial returns, the Royal Oman Police s»»»

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Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said.&nb»»»

Iran's Hormuz proposal lingers as US issues global security alert Iran says its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains "on the table", but there is no confirmed agreement. Meanwhile, Washington has renewed a worldwide security warning for Americans, and regional air travel remains vulnerab»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Violating Oil Tanker Hits Naval Mine South of Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy 19-10-2026 03:57 AM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Na»»»

Diplomatic adviser says Saudi defence minister's visit reaffirms deep-rooted ties Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the strength of UAE-Saudi relations, stressing that the two countries share a common security and destiny and that their strate»»»

Iran could restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a week if Washington accepts a peace plan proposed by Tehran last month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. The terms were previously rejected by US President Donald Trump. The Islamic Republic remains “committed »»»

LONDON: A total of 3,917 Palestinian homes have been demolished by Israeli authorities in occupied East Jerusalem from June 1967 to October 2026, according to Jordan’s Royal Committee for Jerusalem Affairs. The committee’s secretary-general, Abdullah Kanaan, said on Sunday that home demolition is a»»»

A major fire has swept through a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, local media outlets have reported, citing sources. The blaze broke out on Saturday in a training area at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright, about 200 kilometers»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Military Media Posts Footage of Drone Strikes against pro-Saudi Militias 18-10-2026 16:31 PM The Yemeni Military Media posted footag»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni military source: The Armed Forces warn employees, workers, and citizens of approaching Saudi oil facilities 18-10-2026 15:48 PM Late»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Navy warns vessels violating transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz to turn back immediately or risk being targeted by missiles 18-10-2»»»

Issued on October 12, the royal decree was published in Oman's Official Gazette on Sunday Dubai: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has restored Omani citizenship to 11 people under a royal decree published on Sunday, October 18, in the country's Official Gazette. Royal Decree No. 89/2026, issued on O»»»

UAE travellers advised to check schedules as Kerala airport suspends operations UAE travellers heading to Kerala should check their flight schedules before travelling, as Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will temporarily suspend flight operations for five hours on October 20 to make way for»»»

Travel warnings issued amid UAE-Saudi flight cancellations and delays UAE travellers face another unsettled day of air travel on Sunday, October 18, as cancellations and schedule changes affect flights between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, alongside delays on other international routes. Emirates, »»»

Strong winds fuel deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright A major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, killing and injuring people, Canada’s defence minister said. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with hospitals reportedly overwhelmed by »»»

Katie Zacharia is stepping down as US President Donald Trump’s press secretary after just five days on the job, the White House confirmed on Friday. A conservative political commentator, Zacharia has faced widespread criticism over her handling of her debut press briefing and allegations that she m»»»

SAN DIEGO: Sixteen people were rescued from the Pacific Ocean off Mexico’s Baja California coast on Friday after the US Coast Guard responded to a mayday call reporting their boat was sinking. Another 11 people were believed missing. The people rescued were Mexican nationals, according to the Mexic»»»

The operation to tow the motor vessel Chelsea 3 was carried out in bad weather conditions and was unprecedented, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev told journalists on Saturday after the vessel arrived at the Port of Burgas. The general cargo ship Chelsea 3 was struck by an aerial»»»

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Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday, October 17, that four Saudi nationals had been executed after being convicted of terrorism-related offences. In a statement, the ministry said the four were convicted of joining a foreign terrorist organisation, opening fire on secu»»»

‘Israel’ is in no rush to supply Saudi Arabia with advanced air-defense systems to counter attacks by Yemeni Armed Forces, with any potential deal likely contingent on Riyadh offering significant strategic concessions, including dropping its demand for progress toward a Palestinian state as a condi»»»

Six injured people were taken to medical facilities after a deadly house fire in Al Awabi Muscat: Two people have died and six others have been injured after a fire broke out at a house in Oman's Al Awabi district, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said on Saturday. Emergency crews in South»»»

By Staff, Agencies A super tanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil burst into flames after striking a sea mine in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route, according to the Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] Navy. In a statement, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea has conducted a test launch of Zam-2.0, a new-type high-precision, AI-enabled, submarine-launched guided torpedo weapon system, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. The underwater test of the torpedo was conducted by the North Korean Academy of Defense Scie»»»

The biggest challenge in towing Chelsea 3 to the Port of Burgas was the combination of adverse weather conditions and extensive damage to the vessel, which has several breaches in its hull and is more of a wreck than a ship, said Burgas Port Master Zhivko Petrov, who together with and Transport Min»»»

The operation to tow the motor vessel Chelsea 3 was carried out in bad weather conditions and was unprecedented, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev told journalists after the vessel arrived at the Port of Burgas. “This was a rescue operation, and we are extremely pleased that it s»»»

The operation to tow the motor vessel Chelsea 3 was carried out in bad weather conditions and was unprecedented, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev told journalists after the vessel arrived at the Port of Burgas. “This was a rescue operation, and we are extremely pleased that it s»»»

SOFIA, Bulgaria: A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking escalation to test their support for Ukraine in its »»»

Critically acclaimed Irish novelist Sally Rooney's announcement that her books could no longer be sold in the UK due to her support for proscribed group Palestine Action has left British booksellers rushing to stock up on her works before distributors run out. The British government's ban on the gr»»»

SOFIA: A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking escalation to test their support for Ukraine in its war agains»»»

Kerala electrical engineer quit Tata job, built schools with wife in Ajman and Sharjah Dubai: Daniel Lazar, an Indian engineer who left a secure job at Tata in 1968 and sailed to the UAE in a small boat, going on to found an educational group in Norther Emirates, has died aged 84, according to his »»»

By Staff, Agencies A young man faces imminent execution in Saudi Arabia for attending protests and funerals when he was aged 15 to 17, say human rights groups, in the latest example of the kingdom’s surging use of the death penalty for non-violent crimes. Youssef al-Manasif was arrested in 2017 and»»»

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed and will stay so until the enemy fully respects the legitimate rights of the Iranian nation, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Major General Amir Hatami said. Speaking Thursday evening at the closing ceremony of the 11th National I’tikaf Festival at »»»

By Staff, Agencies Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Major General Amir Hatami, has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until what he described as the legitimate rights of the Iranian nation are fully respected by its adversaries. Speaking on Thursday evening at the »»»

RIYADH: Fijian conjoined twins Jasepeli and Desicia were successfully separated after a 12-hour-and-45-minute operation in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The surgery was performed at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, part of King Abdulaziz Medical City under the M»»»

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado: The doorbell chimed “The Star Spangled Banner” as retired Col. Lou Christensen stepped inside the large house on the northeastern edge of Colorado Springs. The registered Republican and 28-year Air Force veteran was doing something he never expected to do — attending a p»»»

LONDON: Missiles used by the Houthis to attack Saudi Arabia draw on a global supply chain, with components originating in countries friendly to the Kingdom reaching Yemen through intermediaries, according to one of the world’s leading experts on the proliferation of arms. Wolf-Christian Paes, who s»»»

AMMAN — Royal Jordanian (RJ) Vice Chairman and CEO, Samer Majali, is currently participating in the "Wings of Change Europe 2026 (WOCE)" symposium, organised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Brussels.Senior officials, decision makers, airline leaders and representatives of i»»»

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Nottingham, United Kingdom: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife on Thursday carried out their first joint engagement since their surprise move back to the UK in August, with Meghan telling wellwishers: "It's great to be back." King Charles III's 42-year-old younger son and Meghan, 45 -- who left Br»»»

Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport, Saudi flight cancellations and Hormuz shipping attacks Dubai: The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis dominated the region on Thursday, October 15, with new figures on the toll of attacks on Riyadh’s main airport, a cruise missile intercepted near Mad»»»

The trial of Nord Stream bombing suspect Sergey Kuznetsov is underway in Germany, and the Ukrainian veteran’s defense team have revealed their strategy: say nothing and blame Russia. Kuznetsov arrived at the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg under heavy security on Wednesday. The hearing is the firs»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s military on Thursday said an oil tanker had caught fire in the Gulf of Oman as it was attempting to pass through an area deemed prohibited, according to state television. “A few hours ago... surveillance teams of the army’s navy identified a non-compliant oil tanker that had caught f»»»

KYIV: Ukraine will no longer abide by US President Donald Trump’s demands not to strike Russian oil refineries, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks published Thursday, amid deepening tensions between the two leaders over a US-Russia diesel agreement. Relations between Kyiv and Washington h»»»

Iran’s deputy army coordinator said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and that any transit through the vital waterway requires coordination, citing rising U.S. gasoline prices as proof. Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Deputy Coordinator of Iran’s Army, said the Strait of Hormuz is »»»

Nottingham, United Kingdom: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Thursday carried out their first joint engagement since their surprise move back to the UK in August. King Charles III's 42-year-old younger son and Meghan, 45 -- who left Britain and quit royal duties in 2020 amid a bitter r»»»

Pair executed after court ruling upheld and royal order issued to enforce death sentences Dubai: Saudi Arabia has executed a Bangladeshi man and woman after they were convicted of committing indecent acts inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca, the Interior Ministry announced. The ministry ident»»»