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Death toll from blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port rises to 28

Interior minister says 80% of fire extinguished by Sunday morning, firefighting efforts will continue 1 day ago

18 killed, over 750 injured in blast at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port

Residents say blast was powerful enough to shake the ground and was heard in nearby towns 2 days ago

Saudi Arabia, India agree to boost cooperation in energy and defence

Both countries recognise defense cooperation as 'key pillar' of partnership 5 days ago

Gulf issuers plan more debt sales, undeterred by recent market turmoil, sources say

Saudi Arabia's PIF, Abu Dhabi Ports, and Masdar plan multi-billion-dollar offerings amid oil price pressures 1 week ago

Iran, US task experts to design framework for a nuclear deal, Tehran says

Iranian FM describes talks as useful and conducted in a constructive atmosphere 1 week ago

Iran, US hold talks in Rome in bid to reach nuclear deal

Tehran seeks to dispel expectations of quick deal, as some Iranians speculate sanctions may be lifted 1 week ago

Makkah entry banned without permit from April 23: Saudi govt

Ministry instructs all foreign nationals currently in KSA on Umrah visas must leave kingdom by April 29. 2 weeks ago

Hajj in summers banned for 16 years, announces Saudi Arabia

From 2026, Hajj will shift into cooler seasons: first into spring, then winter 2 weeks ago

UAE toughens traffic laws: Arrests, fines up to Dh100,000 for reckless driving

Revised regulations aim to curb dangerous driving and enhance public safety across all emirates 2 weeks ago

Israel's relentless bombing in Gaza on Eid kills 64 innocent Palestinians

Red Cross condemns killing of eight medics in Gaza by Israel 4 weeks ago

Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal

Tehran says its nuclear program is wholly for civilian energy purposes 4 weeks ago

Over 122m worshippers visited grand mosques in Makkah and Madinah during Ramazan

Saudi authorities say 122,286,712 visitors came to Two Holy Mosques 4 weeks ago

Hamas open to hostage deal with Israel during Eid al-Fitr

US urges Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah 1 month ago

Israel conducts first strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since truce

The south Beirut airstrike was heard across Lebanese capital and produced a large column of black smoke 1 month ago

Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker arrested by IDF after settler attack

IDF claims it had arrested three Palestinians suspected of throwing 'rocks' 1 month ago

Iran's Supreme Leader rejects US threats amid nuclear tensions

Khamenei warns any hostile move against Iran will be met with 'hard slap' 1 month ago

Private airline’s Jeddah-Karachi flight delayed for three days

The flight was orginally scheduled to take off from Jeddah at 3am on March 19 1 month ago

'Pray for us. They've arrived': How Syria descended into revenge bloodshed

Within about six days, hundreds of Alawite civilians lay dead, according to Reuters 1 month ago

Iranian president to Trump: 'I will not negotiate, do whatever the hell you want'

'It is unacceptable for us that they (the U.S.) give orders and make threats' 1 month ago

Makkah: Grand Mosque cleaning teams complete full sanitation in just 35 minutes

3,500 male and female workers working around the clock 1 month ago

NYC showers support for pro-Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil

US court temporarily blocks effort to deport activist who helped lead Columbia student protests 1 month ago

Kurdish-led SDF reaches deal to merge forces with Damascus govt

The accord came at a critical moment as Sharaa grapples with the fallout from mass killings of Alawite minority members in western Syria 1 month ago

Zelenskiy heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of crunch US talks

Ukraine's President is expected to meet MBS, whose KSA has played various mediating roles since Russia's 2022 invasion 1 month ago

How are countries reacting to Egypt’s $53bn Gaza reconstruction plan?

Hamas already reject Trump’s Gaza reverie that undermines Palestinian self-determination 1 month ago

Steadfast Palestinians observe 2nd Ramazan amid rubble and ceasefire uncertainty

The truce has provided a semblance of peace, allowing Gazans to observe Ramadan without the immediate threat of violence 1 month ago

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