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Talks with Iran can only succeed without threats, president says
Peace negotiations with Iran would only succeed without "pressure and threats", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday, amid deadlocked efforts to end months of
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Man with a gun and knife is fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police say
A man in his 40s was shot by security at a Nashville federal courthouse after attempting to use a pistol and knife. No details have been released about his motives.
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Saudi Arabia and UAE agree to strengthen power grid and rail connectivity
Saudi Arabia and UAE agree to strengthen power grid and rail connectivity
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France, Saudi Arabia weigh military options to protect Yanbu oil terminal, army chief says
France, Saudi Arabia weigh military options to protect Yanbu oil terminal, army chief says France and Saudi Arabia are studying several options involving French military assets to help protect the Yanbu oil terminal, France's Armed Forces Chief of Staff, General Fabien Mandon, said on Thursday. "It's at the study phase at the moment with Saudi Arabia. We are examining different options to protect the Yanbu terminal, which has been attacked and is essential for hydrocarbon trade," Mandon told…
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France and several countries, organizations condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
France joined several Arab and Islamic countries and organizations in condemning the repeated attacks launched by the Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia.
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Israeli army says one soldier killed, three wounded in south Lebanon
Israeli army says one soldier killed, three wounded in south Lebanon
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EU sending extra ships to Red Sea naval mission
The EU is increasing its naval presence in the Red Sea to provide additional escorts due to the heightened conflict in Yemen. The Houthis’ recent control over the Red Sea coastline has prompted this expansion.
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Pakistan denies reports it carried out strikes targeting Yemen's Houthis
The focus of the war has shifted to Yemen, where Pakistan denied a report that its warplanes were bombing the Houthis
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‘War lives in me’: Gaza playwright wins prestigious award in London
Honoured for his artistic resilience, Ali Abu Yasin continued writing for theatre amid the rubble.
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Putin tells Iran leader will ‘do everything’ to help end war
Putin tells Iran leader will ‘do everything’ to help end war
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Philippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rules
The former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.
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3 expats arrested in Jeddah for trafficking 42 kg of methamphetamine
Security patrols in Jeddah arrested three residents, including two Pakistani nationals and one Afghani national, for trafficking 42 kilograms of methamphetamine.
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South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban
South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.
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South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban
South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.
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Plane damaged at Riyadh airport as Houthis escalate attacks, sources say
By Timour Azhari and Federico MaccioniRIYADH/DUBAI, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis escalated their campaign of strikes against Saudi Arabia on Thursday, trying to shut down the kingdom's airspace and oil facilities with missile fire that has killed three people this week and left a plane badly damaged.The group said it had struck Riyadh airport and warned workers to stay away from energy plants, which would be targeted.
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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet
By Timothy Gardner and Daphne PsaledakisWASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels for transporting Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals, the Treasury Department said, as Washington stepped up economic pressure on Tehran.The sanctions are part of the department's "Operation Economic Outcast," which aims to cut Iran's funding for the war with the US, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.
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SAMA governor warns prolonged regional conflict threatens global growth, highlights Saudi economic resilience
SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari warns that prolonged regional conflict could fuel inflation and weaken global growth, while highlighting Saudi Arabia's economic resilience, strong banking sector and energy infrastructure.
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UAE and Saudi Arabia sign rail and energy agreement to boost trade and connectivity | The National
Arab world's top economies sign deal to strengthen rail links and electricity grid integration