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Dubai: Temperatures are gradually rising today across the UAE, but there’s good news too – humidity is on the decline.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with light to moderate southeasterly to northwesterly winds, freshening at times, and reaching speeds of up to 35km/h.Hot weather, but ease in humidityTemperatures…

Amman: Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) - Arab Army announced that the kingdom came under a missile attack from Iranian territory over the past few hours.Petra News Agency quoted the spokesperson of the Jordan Armed Forces as saying that Jordanian air defence systems engaged 20 ballistic missiles fired toward Jordanian territory, successfully intercepting and destroying 18…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a brief visit to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly. This follows calls for his arrest over alleged war crimes by New York’s mayor.

JEDDAH: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received princes, scholars, senior officials, and a group of citizens who came to greet him at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday.

RIYADH: With a FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash against Mamelodi Sundowns looming on Sept. 19, Al-Ahli fans have been plunged further into an alarming state of concern. Just seven days after losing 3-0 to Al-Hilal in their first top-six clash of the season, on Tuesday night Marino Pusic’s side once again conceded three goals, this time…

RIYADH: The Saudi cabinet condemned on Tuesday the Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, describing them as heinous acts of aggression. Saudi ministers reaffirmed the Kingdom’s right to defend its sovereignty, citizens, and residents, and its rejection of the Yemen-based militia attacks on commercial ships and international…

LIV Golf has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in New Jersey, aiming to restructure with a $49.6 million loan from the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. The company reports significant liabilities and assets.

DUBAI : Iran launched an ​attack against US Navy ships on Monday that ‌the ‌US ​military ‌has ⁠yet ​to acknowledge, the ⁠Wall Street Journal reported on ⁠Tuesday, citing US ‌officials. No ‌American ​ships ‌were ‌struck in Iran’s Monday attacks, ‌the report said, citing the officials. Reuters ⁠could ⁠not immediately verify the report.

ROME : Syria’s future constitution should guarantee the equality and inclusion of all religious minorities to stem emigration, a Syrian minister told AFP on Tuesday. “We have to have a new constitution, which includes everybody, and (in which) everybody is equal under the law,” Syria’s Social Affairs and Labour Minister Hind Kabawat told AFP. Kabawat…

NEW YORK : The UN closed the books on the 80th session of the General Assembly on Tuesday and opened the 81st in a single day of ceremony, amid warnings from its outgoing and incoming leadership that the world body must reform itself or face erosion. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who was addressing the assembly for…

NEW YORK CITY: The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, joined fellow “Quintet” mediators in Khartoum on Tuesday for a round of talks aimed at reviving an inclusive political process that can end the conflict in Sudan, the UN said. The Quintet group — comprising the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development,…

UNITED NATIONS , United States: The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya’s rival political groups that paves the way for elections to be held within two years. The UN-backed deal, signed in the capital Tripoli on August 30, was hailed as a step toward holding much-delayed national elections in the…

Survival Journey is an interactive experience in which participants explore how nature’s challenges can transform into useful sources of life. It runs until Nov. 24 at Ithra Center. Check the Ithra app for more details.

Get ready for a night of big laughs, fresh stories and unforgettable moments at The Storytellers Stand-Up Comedy Night on Friday, Sept. 11, in Jeddah. Tickets and further details are available at jeddah.platinumlist.net .

At this session participants use scraps of paper and other materials to create a fun collage of their friends. It is being held on Sept. 10. Book through experiences.suplift.com .

JEDDAH — The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to defending its sovereignty, maintaining the security of its citizens and expatriates, and safeguarding its national assets. After reviewing the latest developments in the region, the Council of Ministers affirmed that the…

RIYADH — Jameel Altheyabi, editor-in-chief of Okaz and supervisor general of Saudi Gazette, underscored the importance of forging a professional and institutional partnership between the media and security sectors, founded on trust, effective communication, and shared responsibility. Speaking at a session of the Security and History Dialogue 2026 conference in Riyadh on Tuesday, Altheyabi affirmed…

Dubai: UAE markets are preparing to receive the new generation of iPhones starting from September 18, according to circulating reports and expectations, making the country one of the first markets in the world to witness the launch of the latest Apple devices.The anticipated date coincides with Apple's preparations to unveil its new devices today, in…

Dubai: With the start of the second week of the 2026-2027 academic year, the administrations of a number of public and private schools have tightened controls on the general appearance, behaviour and nutrition of students, and have banned ‘qaza’ haircuts (where a part of the head is shaved with a razor or blade while another…

London: A technical fault in the air traffic control system on Tuesday forced the cancellation of nearly 1,100 flights to and from UK airports, causing widespread disruption.By 19:00 GMT, 1,055 flights had been cancelled, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.The UK’s air traffic control provider, NATS, said the fault had been resolved and operations had returned…

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Sweden and Iceland Aseel Al-Shehail recently visited Sinisa Grgic, ambassador of Croatia to Sweden and dean of the diplomatic corps. “We had a constructive exchange of views on matters of mutual interests,” Al-Shehail said in a statement on X. “His kind welcome and good wishes were greatly appreciated.” Meanwhile, Al-Ahsa Gov.…

RIYADH: Cultural institutions, artists, and individuals all play a role in strengthening intellectual security, preserving national identity and ensuring Saudi cultural heritage is carried authentically to future generations, speakers told the Security and History Dialogue Conference in Riyadh on the event’s final day. The three-day conference takes a holistic approach to security and history, exploring…

Sanctions announced by the British government on Tuesday targeting West Bank settlements have upended the UK’s decades-long balancing act and provoked furious condemnation from the Israeli government that has all but severed relations between the two. Coming a year on from recognizing Palestinian statehood, the Labour-led UK government confirmed it was tightening restrictions on arms…

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has presented a section of the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa belt to the Arab League as a gift.Acting on the King’s directive and on behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji presented the gift to Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy.The…

RIYADH — The US Embassy in Yemen said the Houthis “started this conflict and must bear the consequences of their aggression,” affirming the right of Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Saudi Arabia to defend themselves.In a statement, the embassy said the Republic of Yemen is the sole legitimate government and has the right to defend…

ALBAWABA- A major technical failure in Britain’s air traffic control system caused widespread disruption at airports across the United Kingdom and parts of Ireland on Tuesday, with more than 600 flights cancelled and hundreds more delayed...

ALBAWABA- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned crews aboard oil tankers in or near Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports to leave their vessels, saying the ships could become targets, in a major escalation of the U...

THE HAGUE: Nicaragua told the International Court of Justice on Tuesday that Germany’s arms exports to Israel violates the 1948 Genocide Convention and humanitarian law and urged the court to allow its case against Berlin to continue. Germany suspended weapons exports ‌to Israel for a few months in 2025 but they have since resumed. It…

France Football magazine announced the nominees for the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or, with winners to be announced on October 26 in London. Top contenders include Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé, while Alexia Putellas leads the women’s field.

The UN condemned recent Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia that targeted civilian and energy infrastructure, coinciding with escalating violence in Yemen that has displaced thousands of families and worsened the humanitarian crisis.

Police in Albania clashed with protesters opposing a proposed luxury hotel project linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner near a nature reserve. The demonstrations have been ongoing since May.

The trial in France addresses the 2021 Channel disaster, with 14 individuals accused in the deaths of 31 asylum seekers. This incident marks the deadliest crossing attempt to the UK by migrants.

Diego Simeone expressed confidence that Atletico Madrid will improve as they aim for the Champions League final at home, despite a slow start to the season and a significant loss to Athletic Bilbao.

MANILA: Manny Pacquiao, one of the greatest boxers of all time, was appointed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s cabinet on Tuesday to lead The Philippines’ poverty eradication agency. Pacquaio is an inspiring icon of success for many Filipinos. Through hard work and exceptional boxing talent, he overcame poverty and achieved global fame as he rose…

In the late 1970s, Panamanian diver and artist Arcadio Rodaniche observed a mysterious colony of striped octopuses off the coast of Panama. Unlike any octopus previously described, they lived unusually close to their neighbors, shared dens, mated beak-to-beak, laid multiple clutches of eggs without dying, and exhibited unique hunting strategies, all of which went against…

LONDON: Adidas apologized on Monday after a local Israeli advertising campaign featuring a former Israeli soldier drew criticism from pro-Palestine activists and renewed calls to boycott the German sportswear company. The campaign promoted Adidas’ Single Shoe service and featured Shalev Biton, whose left leg was amputated after he was wounded while serving in the Israeli…

LONDON: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has voiced support for the UK’s new ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. He told The Guardian that the decision, announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, “became unavoidable as a result of a continuous effort of ethnic cleansing perpetrated by a large group of Jewish terrorists in…

Abu Dhabi: The third edition of Hili Forum 2026 concluded today in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of two days of discussions jointly organised by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA).Held under the theme, "Gulf at Crossroads: Conflict, Consequences and Course Correction,” the Forum convened…

Dubai: Dubai’s property market continues to attract local and international investment, supported by the emirate’s global appeal, diverse projects, flexible payment plans, security, quality of life and advanced infrastructure, according to developers participating in the International Property Show (IPS 2026).Participating companies also unveiled plans for new projects and investments worth billions of…

LONDON: Jordan and the Palestinian Authority condemned the decision by the Republic of Naoero, an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, to open an embassy in Jerusalem. The mission was inaugurated on Monday by Naoero’s vice president and foreign minister, Lionel Aingimea, and Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar. Fouad Al-Majal, spokesperson for Jordan’s Ministry…

Dubai: Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has dispatched a relief shipment to Nepal, bolstering the international community’s response to the humanitarian crisis triggered by the devastating floods that struck the country last month.His…

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian and economic facilities in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in dozens of injuries among civilians including women and children.The UAE also condemned…

Dubai: The UAE has strengthened its position on the global digital economy map, after advancing to second place globally in the Henley & Partners Cryptocurrency Adoption Index 2026, compared to fifth place in last year’s edition, becoming one of the most attractive environments for owners of digital assets and wealth associated with cryptocurrencies.The UAE scored…

All four family members aboard the missing plane off the Bahamas were found dead after relatives conducted their own search. The plane disappeared after leaving Great Harbour Cay for Miami.

KABUL: Afghanistan has signed a contract with Saudi oil and gas company Delta International Energy to explore and extract hydrocarbons across a 22,000 sq. km basin in the country’s west. The $200 million deal was signed in Kabul on Monday by Mines and Petroleum Minister Hedayatullah Badri and Delta CEO Shaher Al-Taqi in the presence…

A tomb dating back to Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty belonging to an ancient judge has been discovered near Cairo by an Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team. The find sheds light on a period of administrative reform under Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi.

LONDON: Israeli forces demolished a home on Tuesday that belonged to a Palestinian family in the nomadic hamlet of Khirbet Khalla Al-Dabaa, located in Masafer Yatta, south of the occupied West Bank. Fourteen members of the Mohammad Ali Dabbaba family lost their home when Israeli authorities demolished their 200-sq.-meter residence, constructed from tin and stone,…

RIYADH: The relationship between a place and its people is an unbroken continuum. Across centuries, geography, climate and natural resources determined where communities settled, how trade routes evolved, and the ways in which distinct cultural identities took root. In Saudi Arabia — a vast landscape encompassing arid deserts, dramatic mountain ranges, fertile oases, and expansive…