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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky officially arrived in Jeddah on Monday to bolster bilateral relations, bilateral cooperation with Ukraine and regional and international issues. King Abdulaziz International Airport played host to senior Saudi officials and Ukrainian diplomats who welcomed President Zelensky. The visit is being discussed in the context of...

U.S. President Donald Trump commended Pakistan for its critical role in apprehending a high-ranking Daesh commander responsible for the deaths of 13 American service members. The deadly explosion occurred at Kabul airport during the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, a moment Trump described as a dark chapter in U.S. history. The...

WASHINGTON DC: A dramatic and fiery confrontation erupted today in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, casting a dark shadow over hopes of ending the ongoing war with Russia. What began as a high-stakes meeting to negotiate a peace deal and a mineral...

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced reduced working hours for employees of federal ministries and departments during the holy month of Ramazan 2025. This decision, aimed at supporting employees during the fasting period, was announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) through an official circular,...

A fragile ray of hope has emerged in the conflict between Israel and Hamas as both sides have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza. The agreement, which involves a phased ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, and the release of Palestinians...

A devastating aircraft crash in the popular tourist city of Gramado, located in southern Brazil, has resulted in the tragic loss of all ten lives on board. The incident occurred on Sunday, sending shockwaves through the region and prompting an immediate emergency response. According to Brazil's Civil Defense Agency, the...

The U.S. military has acknowledged a friendly fire incident in which one of its own fighter jets was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea early Sunday morning. The incident forced both pilots to eject from the aircraft. According to a statement released by U.S. Central Command, the two pilots...

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has officially declared Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, a public holiday for all government employees in the United Arab Emirates in celebration of the New Year. The announcement, made via the authority's official Twitter account, confirms that government operations will return to normal...

A senior White House official accused Pakistan of developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that could eventually enable it to strike targets outside of South Asia, including in the United States, just one day after Washington imposed sanctions on the nation's state-owned missile development agency and three of its vendor companies....

ZHUHAI: The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has introduced a model of its latest sixth-generation fighter jet concept, called the "White Emperor B Variant," at the Airshow China 2024. This unveiling offers a glimpse into the future of Chinese military aviation and showcases the country's ambition to advance combat...

KARACHI: On Tuesday, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Jeddah arrived in Karachi without the luggage of over 60 passengers. Passengers on the Jeddah-Karachi flight reported that they were informed about their missing luggage only after arriving at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport. The PIA spokesperson explained that a shortage...

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer extended his congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory, marking a new chapter in the UK-US "special relationship." In a statement, Starmer expressed eagerness to work closely with Trump, emphasizing the two nations' shared values of freedom, democracy, and enterprise. Starmer...