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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

The Houthis say they fired missiles and drones at Riyadh and Dammam airports, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and other Saudi targets. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the claims, and it was unclear

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

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Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump is leaning toward renewing military action against Iran, but no final decision has been made. He has pledged not to attack before the November 3 midterms.

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh at a meeting with ambassadors in Ramallah, West Bank, file photo

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

The Palestinian Authority has told France its November 28 legislative elections will be delayed by several

NASA satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, captured December 2, 2020

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say a crude-oil tanker hit a mine and burned in the Strait of

Reuters: Rwandan dissident Paul Rusesabagina arrived in Qatar

Reuters said that Rwandan dissident Paul Rusesabagina arrived in the State of Qatar after his release from prison in Rwanda last week. Rusesabagina, who has permanent residency in the United States, was

March 28, 2023

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Mercury will reach the closest point to the sun in the sky of Qatar next Friday

Today, the Qatar Calendar House announced that the smallest planet of the solar system, Mercury, will reach the closest point in its orbit around the sun (perihelion) on Friday 9 Ramadan 1444

March 28, 2023

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Humanitarian experts and activists: The month of Ramadan is an opportunity to promote charitable work through cooperation and social responsibility

A number of experts and activists in humanitarian work stressed the importance of expanding charitable activities during the holy month of Ramadan, which reflects the extent of compassion and solidarity among members

March 28, 2023

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Soccer: Egyptian club Zamalek gets relief in Tunisian Ferjani Sassi case

The International Sports Court issued a ruling in favor of the Egyptian club Zamalek in the case of Tunisian Ferjani Sassi, the current player of Al-Duhail Club, and the former player of

March 28, 2023

News·Sports

Under the title “Our Environment is a Legacy.. Our Homeland.” The Friends of the Environment Center organizes the Second Environmental Forum 2023

The Friends of the Environment Center of the Ministry of Sports and Youth organized the second environmental forum 2023, under the title: "Our environment is a legacy… a home" In cooperation with

March 28, 2023

Climate·News

video| A former student stormed a school in America, killing 6, including 3 children.

Yesterday, Monday, a heavily armed former student killed 6 people, including 3 children, in a previously planned attack on a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, southern USA. video| A former student

March 28, 2023

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International media: Rusepagina’s release is a new success for Qatari diplomacy

The international media paid attention to the success of the Qatari mediation in releasing the real hero of the film “Hotel Rwanda”, the Rwandan dissident Paul Ruspagina, highlighting the important role played

March 28, 2023

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Dr.. Ayser Ayed Al-Hamoud, Neurologist: The Department of Neurology at Al-Emadi Hospital provides full consulting, diagnostic, and treatment services

Some patients with brain and nerves are prohibited from fasting Neurologist at Al-Emadi Hospital, Dr. It is easier for Al-Hamoud that there are many diseases of the brain and nerves in which

March 28, 2023

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Do the Shura Council’s proposals help reduce extravagance in weddings?

The many issues and files on the Shura Council’s agenda did not prevent discussing aspects associated with weddings, especially manifestations of exaggerated extravagance and extravagance, which met with great societal rejection after

March 28, 2023

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Political experts for Al-Sharq: The return of settlements is a flagrant violation of international law

Political experts described the decision approving a law allowing the return of 4 settlements in the West Bank as a desperate attempt to float Netanyahu, who is mired in corruption. In comments

March 28, 2023

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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Reuters: Rwandan dissident Paul Rusesabagina arrived in Qatar

Mercury will reach the closest point to the sun in the sky of Qatar next Friday

Humanitarian experts and activists: The month of Ramadan is an opportunity to promote charitable work through cooperation and social responsibility

Soccer: Egyptian club Zamalek gets relief in Tunisian Ferjani Sassi case

Under the title “Our Environment is a Legacy.. Our Homeland.” The Friends of the Environment Center organizes the Second Environmental Forum 2023

video| A former student stormed a school in America, killing 6, including 3 children.

International media: Rusepagina’s release is a new success for Qatari diplomacy

Dr.. Ayser Ayed Al-Hamoud, Neurologist: The Department of Neurology at Al-Emadi Hospital provides full consulting, diagnostic, and treatment services

Do the Shura Council’s proposals help reduce extravagance in weddings?

Political experts for Al-Sharq: The return of settlements is a flagrant violation of international law

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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