New beach regulations and a digital tourism guide signal Saudi Arabia’s ambition to transform its coastline into a global attraction. The move aims to improve safety, sustainability, and investment while supporting Vision 2030’s tourism-driven growth strategy

Deadly protests across Iran have triggered escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, after President Donald Trump warned of possible US action. Iranian officials condemned the remarks, while international concern grows over casualties and human rights

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

Iran has vowed to prevent its World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Egypt from...

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