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In a decisive move to address the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a prominent benefactor, surpassing $115 million in donations to date.This commitment was notably showcased at the prestigious Paris…

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed the initiation of King Salman's Development Initiative in Africa, encompassing an extensive array of projects and programs valued at over $1 billion, spanning a decade.The declaration…

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in discussions with his Somali counterpart, Abshir Omar Jama, during the Arab foreign ministers' preparatory meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. The focal point of their talks…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview with Fox News on Thursday, categorically ruled out a ceasefire in Gaza, asserting that the military's performance was "exceptionally well." Despite the ongoing offensive, he…

Saudi Arabia is hosting Arab leaders and Iran's president for two summits this weekend on the ongoing war in Gaza, which is raising fears of a regional escalation.The emergency meetings of the Arab League and the Organization of…

Ten Palestinians were killed Thursday in an Israeli raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said as AFP journalists reported intense fighting.They saw black smoke rising over Jenin and heard multiple…

South Africa's David Miller hailed Afghanistan as "one of the joys of the World Cup" on Thursday but admitted thoughts were already turning towards their semi-final clash with Australia.South Africa have qualified for the last four…

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday opened a conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza by calling for a "ceasefire", echoed by other delegates looking to support the Palestinian territory under bombardment by Israel since the…

Israeli troops and Hamas were locked in heavy, close-quarters fighting in Gaza City on Thursday, including a 10-hour battle that Israel said toppled one of the Palestinian militants' strongholds.Hamas fighters armed with…

Up to 25,000 garment workers clashed with police in Bangladesh on Thursday, officials said, as protests rejecting a government-offered pay rise forced the closure of at least 100 factories outside Dhaka.A government-appointed panel…

Before he fled his home in northern Gaza, where intense fighting now rages between Israel and Hamas, Mahmud al-Masri had a grim job to do: bury his three brothers and their five children in a nearby citrus orchard.With his home area…

Saudi Arabia is set to clash with the Pakistan national team in the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for the 2026 tournament. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) confirmed the match, marking the commencement of the Green…

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) delivered promising news on Thursday, revealing a substantial decrease in the country's inflation rate for the year 2023. According to a statement released by the CBI, inflation in Iraq plummeted to a mere…

In a recent series of events that highlight growing tensions in the region, two drone attacks targeted US and coalition forces stationed at Al-Harir Air Base in Erbil governorate.The first attack occurred at 23:00 local time on…

In a sobering assessment, a group of scientists has linked the ongoing "extreme" drought afflicting Iraq, Syria, and Iran to the pernicious effects of climate change, predominantly driven by the burning of fossil fuels.These experts,…

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the expansion of oil, gas, and coal production by major fossil fuel-producing nations, highlighting the imminent threat to the 1.5C global warming limit established in the Paris…

More than 10 million Australians found themselves disconnected from internet and phone services as unexplained outages disrupted one of the nation's largest telecommunications companies on Wednesday.The mysterious glitch wreaked havoc…

Al Ittihad, the Saudi club, has relieved Nuno Espirito Santo of his managerial duties. The decision came in the aftermath of a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Iraq's Air Force Club during the Asian Champions League encounter.Nuno,…

A specialized task force representing the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) touched down in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. Their mission: to deliberate and strategize the precise mechanism for delivering…

Israel's campaign to destroy Hamas pushed into its second month Wednesday as its forces battled the Palestinian militants in Gaza City, despite mounting calls for a ceasefire.Underlining Israel's plan to crush Hamas, Defense Minister…

A Bangladeshi woman was shot dead Wednesday during violent protests by garment workers after they rejected a government wage increase offer, with the victim's husband blaming the police.The South Asian country's 3,500 garment factories…

A Bangladeshi woman was shot dead Wednesday during violent protests by garment workers after they rejected a government wage increase offer, with the victim's husband blaming the police.The South Asian country's 3,500 garment factories…

Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal quashed the sports minister's decision to sack the country's crisis-ridden cricket board and restored the expelled officials on Tuesday pending a full hearing.The court accepted a petition by board president…

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has ignited a new debate over the spirit of cricket after Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was "timed out" in a fiery World Cup clash.It was the first time in the 146-year history of international cricket…

Tens of thousands of Gaza's residents live in eight refugee camps that were set up following the mass exodus of Palestinians during the war that followed the creation of Israel in May 1948.Over 760,000 Palestinians fled or were driven…

Israel pressed its war to crush Hamas on Sunday nearly a month after the worst attack in the country's history, as the Palestinian group said strikes on a central Gaza refugee camp killed dozens.Fighting continues to rage in densely…

Israelis, deeply divided since Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power last year, have united against Hamas in war, but experts predict the veteran leader will be fighting for his survival when the conflict ends.In the shock that…

Thousands of people lined the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to enjoy a colorful parade in celebration of Day of the Dead, one of the country's most important holidays.As part of the festivities, dozens of dancers dressed as…

Authorities in India's smog-ridden capital New Delhi on Sunday extended an emergency schools closure by a week, with no signs of improvement in the megacity's choking levels of pollution.New Delhi is blanketed in acrid smog every…

Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Nepal wrapped up on Sunday as the focus shifted to providing relief to survivors awaiting food and shelter, officials said 36 hours after the disaster struck.At least 157 people were…