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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

Official portrait of US President Donald Trump

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

Sudan.. The US embassy advises its employees to avoid places of protests

The US Embassy in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, advised its employees to avoid places of crowds and protests expected to break out in the country, on Sunday. This came in a warning

December 19, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Two dead and dozens injured in the Algerian Arab Cup celebrations

Two people were killed and dozens of others were injured, on Saturday night, in various accidents in the cities of Algeria, during the celebrations of the national team’s victory in the Arab

December 19, 2021

News·Sports

Demonstrations in Khartoum, rejecting the Burhan-Hamdok agreement

Thousands demonstrated, on Sunday, in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, in rejection of the political agreement signed between the army chief, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok, and the demand for

December 19, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Messages of the 42nd Gulf Summit… Confirmation of Reconciliation and Enhancement of Integration

The 42nd Gulf Summit, in Riyadh on Tuesday, sent “important and clear messages” emphasizing turning the page on the dispute, promoting integration and unifying positions among the six Gulf Cooperation Council states,

December 16, 2021

News

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince accepts Bennett’s invitation to visit Israel

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced, on Monday, that Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed , accepted Bennett’s invitation to visit Israel. The office of the Israeli

December 14, 2021

News

Bennett visits the UAE for the first time

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will start a first-of-its-kind visit to the UAE, during which he will meet with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. “Prime Minister Naftali

December 13, 2021

News

Saudi Arabia.. “Tadawul” share jumps more than 10 percent on its first trading day

The shares of the Saudi “Tadawul” company, the operator of the local stock exchange, jumped, on Wednesday, by more than 10 percent on its first trading day in the stock market. And

December 8, 2021

Economy·News

Palestinian Election Commission continues to block women’s photos

The Palestinian local elections in the West Bank were accompanied by a new phenomenon, represented in the fact that most of the female candidates are guided to withhold their photos on advertising

December 8, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi discuss developments in the region

The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, discussed, on Tuesday evening in the UAE, with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, developments in the region and bilateral relations. This

December 8, 2021

News

The Lebanese President heads to Qatar to discuss strengthening relations

Lebanese President Michel Aoun left the capital, Beirut, on Monday, heading to Qatar, at the invitation of its Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad; To search for ways to strengthen and develop relations

December 1, 2021

News

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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

Sudan.. The US embassy advises its employees to avoid places of protests

Two dead and dozens injured in the Algerian Arab Cup celebrations

Demonstrations in Khartoum, rejecting the Burhan-Hamdok agreement

Messages of the 42nd Gulf Summit… Confirmation of Reconciliation and Enhancement of Integration

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince accepts Bennett’s invitation to visit Israel

Bennett visits the UAE for the first time

Saudi Arabia.. “Tadawul” share jumps more than 10 percent on its first trading day

Palestinian Election Commission continues to block women’s photos

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi discuss developments in the region

The Lebanese President heads to Qatar to discuss strengthening relations

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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