Mercedes showed clear gains in race-start simulations at Bahrain testing, but Ferrari’s superior traction and acceleration left competitors chasing, underlining early-season competitive differences between the two historic teams
A licensed guide was detained after allegedly marking the Pyramid of Unas with chalk while leading tourists. Authorities removed the drawings and launched an investigation
Saudi Arabia carried out 356 executions in 2025, the highest annual total on record, with drug-related offences accounting for the majority. Rights groups warn the trend undermines reform pledges and disproportionately affects foreign nationals
Protests driven by Iran’s collapsing currency and rising living costs intensified nationwide, leaving several dead as demonstrators clashed with security forces and voiced rare calls for sweeping political change
Verified figures show Iran carried out at least 1,500 executions in 2025, more than double the previous year. Activists warn the surge reflects growing political pressure and efforts to intimidate dissent at home
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake hit south of Musandam at dawn on Sunday, briefly felt in the UAE. Authorities confirmed no damage, reiterating that regional seismic activity can occasionally cause minor tremors
A ramming and stabbing attack across northern Israel left two people dead on Friday, police said, as the suspect was shot and wounded by a civilian. The incident comes amid rising Israeli-Palestinian violence and military escalation
Along Iraq’s Tigris River, dwindling water levels and rising pollution jeopardize daily life and ancient belief. For the Mandaeans, whose religion requires flowing river water, the river’s decline threatens rituals, community survival, and a spiritual heritage spanning millennia of history
Mohamed Salah’s fiery interview triggered fierce criticism in Britain, yet in Egypt it ignited overwhelming support. In Cairo, Salah is more than a footballer — he is identity, pride, and a living national monument
An Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate says she was beaten and hospitalised after her arrest at a memorial ceremony, with family accounts contradicting official claims and drawing swift condemnation from the Nobel Committee, filmmakers, and international human rights organisations worldwide
A record 339,000 fans attended the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, combining high-stakes racing, a historic Formula 1 finale, and headline concerts by global music stars, marking one of the most successful editions ever staged at Yas Marina Circuit
Iranian security forces have violently arrested Nobel laureate and women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi, alarming supporters worldwide and prompting urgent calls for her safety, transparency over her whereabouts, and an end to Iran’s widening crackdown on dissent and peaceful activism
The National Centre for Meteorology warns that moderate to heavy rainfall will persist across Saudi Arabia, with thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds posing risks of flash floods in multiple regions. Residents are advised to stay alert and follow safety guidance
Mercedes showed clear gains in race-start simulations at Bahrain testing, but Ferrari’s superior traction and acceleration left competitors chasing, underlining early-season competitive differences between the two historic teams
A licensed guide was detained after allegedly marking the Pyramid of Unas with chalk while leading tourists. Authorities removed the drawings and launched an investigation
Iran’s reported plan to purchase Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles signals a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions, coinciding with major US naval deployments and mounting warnings of confrontation
