Gaza’s devastation runs deep, with homes, hospitals, and schools destroyed beyond repair. As rebuilding costs soar to $70 billion, international donors, regional powers, and humanitarian agencies struggle to determine who will shoulder the financial and political burden
Qatar sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 win over the UAE. Second-half goals from Khoukhi and Miguel ensured victory, while UAE’s late strike wasn’t enough to deny the hosts their historic qualification
The indefinite closure of the Allenby Bridge by Israel cuts off the West Bank’s only external gateway through Jordan. The decision has stranded thousands, blocked trade routes, and sparked political and humanitarian criticism amid intensifying Israeli-Palestinian tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Western powers that Tehran would not yield to pressure over its nuclear program as the UN sanctions snapback deadline approaches, with diplomacy hanging in the balance amid mounting threats and diplomatic rift
Connectivity across Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, UAE, and India slowed sharply after Red Sea undersea cable cuts. Microsoft Azure confirmed increased latency, while watchdogs and telecom providers warned of regional disruptions amid growing geopolitical tensions over critical internet infrastructure
Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, Britain, France, Germany, and the European Union will convene in Geneva on Tuesday, seeking progress in reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement amid growing regional tensions and Western concerns over uranium enrichment
The United Nations confirmed famine in Gaza City, warning of catastrophic hunger spreading further. Israel rejects claims, while aid groups and world leaders condemn systematic restrictions on humanitarian access that have left civilians facing starvation and disease
A Hamas security officer tells the BBC that the group’s leadership and security structure have been largely dismantled by Israeli strikes, leaving Gaza in the grip of armed clans
The group, backed by Iran, vowed to retaliate. “Support for Gaza continues, the response is coming, and Netanyahu must prepare his resignation,” said senior Houthi political figure Mohammed Ali al-Houthi on a Houthi-linked TV channel, denouncing the strikes as “failed terrorism”
"If the Americans attack the sanctity of Iran, the entire region will blow up like a spark in an ammunition dump," Qalibaf declared in a televised speech during the annual Al-Quds Day rally, a pro-Palestinian event held on the last Friday of Ramadan
While other regions struggled to regain pre-pandemic visitor numbers, the Middle East’s strong regional collaboration and investment in tourism infrastructure enabled a swift rebound, positioning it as a key player in the global travel industry
The new region, unveiled at the Ministry of Communications and Technology’s (MCIT) flagship LEAP 2025 technology summit, will feature two availability zones with full redundancy, advanced cloud services, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities
As part of Emirates Nature-WWF’s Leaders of Change programme, the volunteers documented wildlife and helped measure toads before releasing them back into their natural habitat
Gaza’s devastation runs deep, with homes, hospitals, and schools destroyed beyond repair. As rebuilding costs soar to $70 billion, international donors, regional powers, and humanitarian agencies struggle to determine who will shoulder the financial and political burden
Qatar sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 win over the UAE. Second-half goals from Khoukhi and Miguel ensured victory, while UAE’s late strike wasn’t enough to deny the hosts their historic qualification
Living fearlessly doesn’t mean living recklessly. It’s about facing uncertainty, embracing change, and finding freedom in vulnerability. As more people seek authenticity and adventure, a new philosophy of fearless living is redefining what it means to truly be alive
Tears, cheers, and national relief filled Israel as 20 hostages returned home after more than two years in Hamas captivity, following a fragile ceasefire that offers a glimmer of hope amid decades of mistrust and violence between Israel and Gaza
