Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery, just days after Saudi Arabia signed a new defence pact with Pakistan and Türkiye. The Houthis said on Sunday that they targeted the refinery as part of a wider campaign against Saudi Arabia. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said...
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of a landmark joint defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, describing it as an important step toward strengthening regional security and cooperation. OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed strong support for the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, saying the pact reflects the three...
Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting Saudi Arabia, marking a significant escalation as the wider Middle East conflict continues to intensify. According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the group launched a missile attack aimed at a strategic target in the Saudi city of Jeddah. The Houthis said the strike...
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the move as a dangerous provocation that threatens regional peace and stability. In a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi...
Saudi Arabia has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, offering greater flexibility for eligible international pilgrims by allowing them to perform Umrah multiple times within 12 months. The new visa initiative is part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to improve the pilgrimage experience while supporting its Vision 2030 strategy to expand religious tourism and welcome...
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have updated their travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, as regional security concerns continue to evolve. The revised guidance urges travellers to remain vigilant, monitor official government updates, and stay in close contact with airlines...
The debate over the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has intensified during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with social media users alleging that defending champions Argentina have received favorable decisions. However, newly released VAR statistics present a more balanced picture while confirming that Argentina has indeed benefited from the technology more than most...
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly condemned repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire by Israel, warning that such actions risk undermining efforts to restore stability and advance peace in the Palestinian territory, officials said Sunday. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the United...
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced plans to construct the world’s first-ever “sky stadium” in its futuristic city of Neom. According to Arab media reports, the unique stadium will be built 350 meters above ground level and is expected to be completed by 2032. It is also likely to host matches of the 2034 FIFA World...
The Israeli parliament has taken a controversial first step toward annexing the occupied West Bank — a move that has sparked outrage across the Arab world. According to Arab media reports, the 120-member Knesset narrowly passed the annexation bill with 25 votes in favor and 24 against. The legislation has now been sent to the...