Ashraf Siddiqui Qatar’s role in promoting international dialogue, mediation and conflict resolution came under the spotlight as the eighth edition of the Global Security Forum 2026 concluded in Doha on Wednesday, following three days of high-level discussions on the future of alliances and collecti»»»

RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen has “categorically denied” Houthi allegations that Saudi Arabia was threatening to target tribal and civilian gatherings.The claims are false and completely baseless and reflect continuous attempts to mislead public opinion, a coalition statement»»»

DHAHRAN: Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian and energy infrastructure killed four people in the Eastern Province on Wednesday, underscoring the growing threat posed by the Iran-backed militia’s widening terror campaign against the Kingdom. With airports, residential areas and energy facilities increa»»»

In response to the use of the phrase “Iranian conflict” in the positions of certain parties—including the joint statement by Qatari and French officials—the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Esmail Baghaei, stated: “Do not distort the truth by calling the ‘aggressive war on »»»

By Staff, Agencies Major US news outlets amplified fabricated election polls showing Democratic gains, lending national credibility to a fictitious polling firm before investigators exposed its invented data. Wedgewood Polls emerged in June and received coverage from outlets including Newsweek, the»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser has warned that the US “Israeli” war on Iran has triggered an “unprecedented” shock to global energy markets, removing an estimated 3 billion barrels of oil supply since the conflict began. The war, launched in February, effectively shut the Strait of»»»

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The Israeli newspaper Maariv indicated that Netanyahu’s statements regarding instructions given to the military to overthrow the regime in Iran and halt its nuclear project have faced sharp criticism from within the Israeli military and security establishment. According to sources within these inst»»»

LONDON: The European Parliament called on Thursday for the Houthi militia in Yemen to be included on the EU’s list of terrorist organizations. MEPs overwhelmingly backed a resolution that said the Iran-backed group’s military and political wings, leadership, and military and security apparatus, sho»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s top security official, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said the country did not deploy all its military capabilities during previous wars and possesses additional means to respond to any renewed aggression. In an interview with US-based investigative outlet Drop Site News»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has slammed as “stupid” and “unacceptable” remarks by foreign leaders about the unrest gripping France, in an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump, who blamed the violence on Paris’ lax border policies. France has been rocked by some of its worst riots in yea»»»

RIYADH: Arab countries and the Muslim World League on Thursday condemned Houthi attacks the previous night on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the Shaybah oilfield in the Eastern Province that killed four people and injured 10. The UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Egypt d»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran was ‌doing ‌all it ‌could to drive up the price of oil before the US ‌midterm ‌elections. “They are ‌even ‌making up fake hits, mines, ‌and everything else,” he said in a Truth Social post.»»»

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NEW YORK CITY: The UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, on Thursday condemned continuing Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia as “totally unacceptable,” and warned that the escalation and spread of conflicts around the world was acting like “an El Nino of war,” sending economic sho»»»

Aramco evacuates HQ, four killed in separate incidents as US pulls embassy staff Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s confrontation with Yemen’s Houthis has entered a dangerous new phase, with attacks on airports and energy facilities killing civilians, forcing oil giant Aramco to evacuate its remaining headquart»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iraqi counterpart on Thursday discussed strengthening security cooperation to address growing regional threats as the Iran-backed Houthis intensified attacks on the Kingdom. During a phone call, Fuad Hussein, Iraq’s foreign minister, r»»»

Hormuz tensions rise as Iran warns of strikes on US bases in the Middle East From the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport to fresh Iranian threats over the Strait of Hormuz, it has been a tense day across the region. Here’s a quick look at the key developments and what they mean for UA»»»

TOLEDO, Ohio: US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries listened from the front row at the old Ohio church as the Sunday congregation heard of scripture’s guidance for calming a gathering storm. “Wind, hush!” the speaker advised, describing the power to bring about change. Jeffries nodded along, t»»»

The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NBC News reports. The moves come as President Donald Trump considers launching a new wave of attacks on Iran, and the wi»»»

RIYADH: The grand mufti of Malaysia has strongly condemned the Iran-backed Houthis’ targeting of holy sites — including pilgrims heading to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah — and civilian facilities in various parts of the Kingdom, along with the killing of innocent pe»»»

By Al-Ahed News Iran’s military leadership has reaffirmed the country’s readiness to confront potential threats, emphasizing advances in unmanned systems, expanded naval preparedness, and the need to maintain a high level of combat readiness amid continued regional tensions. Major General Amir Hata»»»

The Islamic State (IS) has been defeated in its original core territories, Syria and Iraq. Despite the US military withdrawal from those states, the United States, its international Anti-IS Coalition, Iraq and Syria have powerful capabilities to keep the terrorist group suppressed. But many of the »»»

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he would inform U.S. President Donald Trump of what Israel intends to do, but will not ask him for a green light to strike Iran. Netanyahu added that he had issued a directive stating that "the only acceptable solution is the overthrow»»»

Iranian Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami says the Army has strengthened its drone capabilities and is prepared for asymmetric warfare, citing lessons learned from the two wars imposed by the United States and Israel over the past year. Hatami made the remarks during a visit to an Army»»»

RIYADH: A British expatriate has welcomed the UK government’s support for Saudi Arabia amid the attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi militia. Britain is deploying Royal Air Force fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and extending air-to-air refueling support as the Kingdom faces continued missile and drone »»»

On 23 September 2026, after a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the proliferation of weapons beyond state control to dangers that threaten a country’s unity and political cohes»»»

University lecturers and scholars spoke out against a government proposal for a single textbook for each of the subjects of History and Civilizations, Bulgarian Language and Literature, and Geography and Economics, during a BTA-hosted press conference in Sofia on Thursday. Prof. Mira Markova, Dean »»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it downed drones in the areas of Riyadh and the holy city of Medina, as Yemen's Houthis carry out daily attacks on the kingdom. "Interception and destruction of four drones in the regions of Riyadh and Medina," said Turki Al-Malki in a post on X, the spokesman »»»

TEHRAN: Anti-American propaganda is a common sight on the streets of the Iranian capital, but authorities have gone a step further with their latest effort — a life-size jail cell with an actor playing US President Donald Trump languishing inside. The 3D art installation is proving a hit with local»»»

DIMONA, Israel: When Israeli voter Daniela Hermon heads to the polls next week, she will cast her ballot for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without hesitation. “A leader of this calibre emerges only once every century,” she said in her hometown of Dimona. Netanyahu is in the midst of a close rac»»»

Amman: Sunni Arabs in Iraq are increasingly growing frustrated over a “lack of representation”, a member of the Jabouri tribe from the Salah al-Din province who requested anonymity told Al Majalla. “They don’t see any sort of Sunni-Shiite conflict,” the man, who works with a non-governmental organi»»»

BEIJING: All countries should ‌enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following ​a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security situation. Djibouti sits on th»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has relayed recent warnings from foreign visitors to Hezbollah, urging the Iran-backed party to refrain from military involvement in the event of a new war on Tehran, a source directly involved in the U.S.-sponsored Lebanese–Israeli negotiations said. Qatari Prime Minister Sheik»»»

A single figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves. But experts say the country's estimate is inherently problematic and far from proven — rooted in exaggerated, aging data from a corrupt government. The number has long been touted »»»

World shares and U.S. futures retreated on Thursday as oil prices jumped more than 2% following a report by Iran's state television that seven oil tankers caught fire and were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz. If the report is verified, it would be the largest number of vessels damaged in the waterw»»»

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Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it downed drones in the areas of Riyadh and the holy city of Medina, as Yemen's Houthis carry out daily attacks on the kingdom. "Interception and destruction of four drones in the regions of Riyadh and Medina," said Turki Al-Malki in a post on X, the spokesman for the »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned on Wednesday that wars rarely unfold as either side expects, as fears grow that Lebanon could once again be drawn into a wider regional confrontation. “The course of wars always differs from what the parties to the conflict expect,” Aoun said, stressing»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud How Washington’s attack on Iran pushed Europe’s grievances into the streets and raised questions about the "Israeli" entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s influence over the American president. Wars do not confine their consequences to the battlefield. They travel through »»»

DUBAI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that he will not ask US President Donald Trump for a green light to strike Iran. “I will brief Trump on what we intend to do, but I will not ask him for the green light to strike Iran,” Netanyahu said. “I have issued a directive stat»»»

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Trump weighs fresh strikes as doubts remain over whether 72-hour assault can force a deal Dubai: The United States and Israel have drawn up detailed plans for a short but intensive military assault on Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, raising a critical question: Can three days of bom»»»

New York: The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) has honoured the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in recognition of his pioneering role in mediation and international diplomacy. At a special ceremony held in New York, Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahme»»»

By Al-Ahed News Iran has reaffirmed its readiness to confront further military escalation, warning that any action against the country would carry significant consequences. At the same time, Tehran has left the door open to diplomacy, making clear that a negotiated path remains preferable if it can»»»

Yemen’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that Houthi rallies and mobilization programs will be considered legitimate military targets and warned residents in Houthi-held areas against taking part. The announcement was shared in a social media post and is considered a major escalation against the Iran»»»

An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed a Saudi citizen and an Indian national and injured eight others Wednesday evening, the kingdom's civil aviation authority said. The authority said in a statement that injuries from the attack ranged from»»»