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Speaker emphasises strengthening Arab joint action for security, stability
Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim stressed the importance of strengthening Arab joint action and enhancing coordination and integration among Arab states, particularly in areas related to collective security,
Aspetar provides medical support to Arab national teams at FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha, Qatar: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, continues to play a central role in supporting Arab national teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the United
Aramco awards contract for Uthmaniyah gas compression project
The Saudi energy giant has awarded the main EPC contract for the Uthmaniyah gas compression plant to a joint venture of Saipem and Nasser Al-Hajri, with the Italian contractor’s share being over $1bn ...
Kuwait tenders booster station upgrade contract
The project is estimated to be worth $240m ...
Emaar announces $55bn Dubai project
Mohammed Alabbar has said the project is the developer’s most ambitious yet ...
Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat
United States President Donald Trump said he had cancelled a third straight night of planned attacks on Iran, saying talks with Tehran were close to producing a deal. The announcement marked a dramatic turnaround. Just hours earlier, Trump warned that Iran
Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend as Tehran reviews pact
Hopes grew on Friday for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact. The deal, if confirmed, would be the most
'Acknowledging rights and needs of Israelis and Palestinians: Shared path towards a secure future'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Avi Meyerstein, co-founder and
S. Korean gov't sees economic recovery amid Mideast uncertainties
SEOUL, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The South Korean government saw a continued economic recovery amid the remaining Middle East uncertainties, a finance ministry report said Friday. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said in its monthly report, called Green Book,
$40.9 Billion FIFA World Cup 2026 Boost: How Arab Teams Could Lift Gulf Tourism, Travel and Spending
Dubai: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to give the Arab world its biggest stage yet, with a record eight teams from the region qualifying for the tournament across the US, Canada and Mexico..World Cup 2026 wall chart: Download it free with fixtures
Aspetar provides comprehensive medical support to Arab national teams at FIFA World Cup 2026
Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank
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Ultra-Orthodox protests paralyze traffic in central Israel over military conscription
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters blocked major roads in central Israel on Thursday, bringing traffic to a near standstill in a second day of protests over mandatory military conscription, Israeli media reported. According to the daily Yediot Ahronot,
Rare earth elements must become a strategic priority for regional states
Rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as one of the most strategically important resources of the 21st century. Once viewed primarily as geological commodities with limited public visibility, these critical minerals are now at the center of global economic
Trump says deal with Iran could be signed in Europe this weekend
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 'great settlement' with Iran to end the Middle East war, saying he expected a deal to be signed in Europe as soon as this weeken ...
Trump says Iran deal within days, Tehran says no final decision yet
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, but Iran co ...
Jordan, UN Discuss Strengthening Arab Social Development
New York, June 11 (Petra)-- Minister of Social Development and Chair of the 45th Session of the Arab Council of Social Affairs Ministers, Wafa Bani Mustafa, met on Thursday in New York with Bjørg Sandkjær, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination at
Middle East live: US forces shoot down Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz
US forces shot down two Iranian one-way
Israel launches overnight strikes across Gaza
Videos shared by Palestinian activists show powerful Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip overnight.| Read More Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...
US lawmakers press Israel to let cancer patients out of Gaza for treatment
Group of lawmakers call on Trump administration to facilitate medical evacuations out of Gaza amid dearth of services.| Read More Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...
Mideast tense as US, Iran trade fresh strikes
The situation in the Middle East remained tense after the United States and Iran exchanged strikes for the second day, with Tehran announcing the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a ceasefire
More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show
Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.
The Latest: Iran and US exchange fire for second day as hostilities escalate in Mideast region
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Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention
Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.| Read More Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...
Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas
Isreal suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press and killing hundreds of local journalists.| Read More Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ...
Qatar’s Aspetar providing comprehensive medical support to Arab teams at FIFA World Cup 2026
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Trump, in Latest Pivot, Retracts Threat to Strike Iran Again and Widen the War
Mr. Trump said that Iran was close to signing a peace deal. So far, weeks of talks have failed to produce an agreement. ...
Whipsawed Between Fear and Relief, Iranians Hope for War’s End
In addition to concerns about their safety in the event of another all-out war, many Iranians worry about the country’s economy further collapsing if the conflict remains in limbo. ...
