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UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (123+ words) Arab News UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists - Last year, 5. 4 million people fled their homes, bringing the total number of refugees or people in refugee-like situations worldwide to 41. 6 million GENEVA: The number of people…...
Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan for a second day
27+ min ago (366+ words) RIYADH: Iran hit Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan with retaliatory strikes on Thursday as the United states launched new assault across multiple Iranian cities, after President Donald Trump earlier warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations. Kuwait said…...
US-Iran conflict flares up in Gulf despite Pakistan mediation efforts
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (687+ words) ISLAMABAD: Tehran on Thursday attacked multiple Gulf countries in response to fresh US strikes on Iran, Iranian state media reported, despite efforts by Pakistan and other countries to resolve the months-long conflict through diplomacy. The US launched a second round…...
Pakistan to release annual Economic Survey today ahead of budget 2026-27
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (398+ words) ISLAMABAD: The finance minister will present the Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) FY2025-26 today, Thursday, a senior finance official said as Islamabad gears up to present the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year." The PES is an annual government document that…...
Hundreds rally in south Beirut suburbs in support of Iran, allies
10+ hour, 9+ min ago (418+ words) BEIRUT: Hundreds of people rallied on Wednesday evening in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, in support of Iran and its allies in the Middle East war, AFP correspondents said. The rally came despite the ongoing war between Israel and…...
SDAIA issues deepfakes guidelines to regulate responsible AI use
4+ week, 2+ day ago (499+ words) RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority has issued "Deepfakes Guidelines: Mitigating Risks While Fostering Innovation" to address the rapid evolution of artificial media. The report is based on the original guidelines document published in May last year under…...
Saudi Arabia wins senior leadership role in key UN space body
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (351+ words) VIENNA: Saudi Arabia has been elected first vice-chair of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), a senior leadership position that underscores the Kingdom's growing influence in the global space sector and international space governance....
Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks "on our soil
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (366+ words) SYDNEY: Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil." Iran's security services were condemned for their "deplorable" use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in…...
Riyadh Air opens new chapter with maiden Boeing 787-9 flight to London
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (378+ words) RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's new national carrier Riyadh Air launched its first scheduled Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the airline's commercial rollout and the Kingdom's ambition to become a global aviation hub. The inaugural flight, RX401, departed…...
UK, Australia and Canada launch $4 million fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (200+ words) LONDON: Britain, Australia and Canada on Thursday launched "a peace fund to complement broader efforts toward a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with each country "contributing "1 million ($1. 34 million) "to "the "initiative. Below "are "key details about "the fund as…...