Gulf countries should not depend entirely on the United States or other international alliances to protect the region, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman said Monday. He called for greater security self-sufficiency among Gulf states while stressing that partnerships with major powers remain important. Speaking at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi, the spokesman said the Gulf… Continue reading Gulf Security: Qatar Says US Support Is Not Enough
Turkey has raised its year-end inflation forecast to 28.4 percent, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz announced on Sunday. The revised outlook was presented as the government unveiled its medium-term economic programme for 2027-2029. Yilmaz said inflation is expected to begin falling again during the fourth quarter of 2026. However, he acknowledged that the new forecast is… Continue reading Turkey Inflation Forecast Raised to 28.4 Percent
Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Muslim countries have strongly condemned comments by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about forcibly displacing Palestinians and establishing settlements in Gaza. The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye issued a joint statement on Sunday. They described Ben-Gvir’s… Continue reading Ben-Gvir Displacement Calls Condemned by 8 Countries
Oman has formally approved its railway agreement with the United Arab Emirates, clearing another major hurdle for the Hafeet Rail project. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 75/2026 on September 3, formally ratifying the agreement signed by Oman and the UAE on June 21, 2026. The decree took effect on the day it… Continue reading Oman UAE Railway Agreement Gets Final Approval
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed four people and wounded 32 others overnight, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes hit several areas in southern and eastern Lebanon, with the Nabatieh region suffering some of the heaviest attacks. An 18-year-old woman was among those killed. Women and children were also among the wounded. Israel said the… Continue reading Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill Four
Four Israeli athletes will not compete in this weekend’s international triathlon in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, after local race organizers objected to their participation. The North West Triathlon Club (NWTC) said Thursday that it had made strong representations to Triathlon Ireland and Europe Triathlon after learning that four Israeli athletes appeared on the provisional entry list… Continue reading Israeli Athletes Withdrawn From Northern Ireland Triathlon
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has shut down four private healthcare facilities after inspectors found violations of licensing regulations. The ministry said the closures followed inspections aimed at checking whether private healthcare providers meet the country’s licensing and patient-care requirements. Officials found several violations involving the operation and investment of healthcare facilities without the necessary authorization.… Continue reading Kuwait Shuts Four Private Clinics
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly described removing Iran’s leadership as Israel’s “next main mission,” saying he believes the goal is within reach, according to Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom. Netanyahu reportedly made the comments during a meeting with senior Israeli military officials. His remarks came as tensions between Israel and Iran remain high and… Continue reading Netanyahu Iran Leadership: Israel’s Next Mission
At least six people remain in intensive care after reported US strikes on Sirik in Iran, according to Iranian state media. The attacks reportedly killed 18 people and injured dozens more. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported that 60 people injured in the strikes have been treated and released from hospital. Eleven others remain under medical… Continue reading US Strikes on Iran Leave Six in Intensive Care
Iran launched fresh attacks against US military targets in Kuwait on Thursday, escalating tensions in the Middle East despite warnings from US President Donald Trump that Washington could carry out further strikes. The latest exchange marks another dangerous escalation in a war that has now entered its sixth month. Iran continues to exert pressure on… Continue reading Iran Attacks US Targets Despite Trump Threats
