Govt report finds the Gen Z movement led to Rs 84.45 billion in damage, 77 deaths and widespread destruction across 54 districts. ( read original story ...)
China’s November new loans miss forecast as housing slump persists
China’s new bank loans rose less than expected in November, weighed down by a sharp slowdown in household borrowing amid a prolonged property slump, as policymakers pledged more stimulus next year. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Bans Photography Inside Holy Mosques During Hajj 2026
Saudi authorities have prohibited photography and videography inside Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi during Hajj 2026 to preserve ...
The UAE is leaving Saudi Arabia squeezed in Yemen
Yemen has turned into a quiet scorecard for two Gulf projects. Saudi Arabia intervened to defeat the Houthis, rescue a unified Yemeni state and secure its own borders. The UAE went in to secure ...
At Red Sea Film Festival, Saudi Arabia Showcases a Film Industry Built on Collaboration, Capital and Creative Ambition
Film Future recently invited filmmakers, producers, investors and entrepreneurs to promote Saudi cinema’s next stage of growth ...
Soccer fans in Gaza Strip gather to watch Palestinian team play Saudi Arabia in Arab Cup Qatar 2025
The Palestinian team, which made it to the quarterfinals for the first time, ended up losing to Saudi Arabia 2-1.
Former Iraq president named UN refugee chief, document shows
Iraq's former president Barham Salih has been chosen as the next High Commissioner for Refugees for the United Nations, a letter showed on Friday, breaking with a tradition of appointing leaders from ...
Iraq’s Barham Salih appointed UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Former Iraqi President Barham Salih has been selected as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, breaking from the long-standing norm of picking leaders from large […] ...
Pakistan, Iraq to finalize new pilgrims facilitation plan
BRUSSELS: Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to deepen cooperation in pilgrim management, security and counterterrorism following a high-level meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Iraqi ...
South Korea’s ex-acting leader indicted over former president’s martial law imposition
South Korea's former acting leader Choi Sang-mok has been indicted on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in December 2024 ...