Egypt has taken a big step toward building its first geopark in the Fayoum region as part of growing ties with UNESCO on protecting nature...
Belgium Set to Recognize Palestinian State at UN
Belgium has announced plans to recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot made the...
Israel Pushes Negev Galilee Growth Over Central Rails
Transportation Minister Miri Regev recently announced major railway plans, but experts call for shifting funds to boost jobs and services in the Negev and Galilee....
Did Ancient Egypt Pyramids Have Booby Traps?
Ancient Egyptian pyramids spark endless curiosity, especially about booby traps and hidden treasures meant to protect pharaohs' tombs. Recent discussions, including a 2025 article from...
Saudia Passenger Tries to Open Door at Heathrow
A disruptive incident unfolded on a Saudia Airlines flight from Jeddah to London when a passenger attempted to open the aircraft door right after landing...
Israel Boosts Security Amid Houthi Revenge Threats
Israel has ramped up security for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top leaders after a deadly strike in Yemen killed key Houthi officials. The...
Egypt Seals $340M Oil Gas Deals
Egypt has signed four major oil and gas exploration agreements worth over $340 million with international companies to search for new reserves in the Mediterranean...
Egypt Arrests Tuk-Tuk Driver for Harassing Tourist in Cairo
Egyptian authorities have arrested a tuk-tuk driver accused of harassing and robbing a foreign tourist in Cairo. The incident, captured on video and shared widely...
Saudi Arabia Launches New Land Tax Zones in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's housing ministry has rolled out new land tax zones in Riyadh to tackle undeveloped land and stabilize the real estate market. Announced on...
Yemen Fires Hypersonic Missile at Tel Aviv Airport
Yemeni armed forces launched a hypersonic missile at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on August 27, 2025, claiming a direct hit that disrupted...
Cairo Riyadh Axis Strengthens for Palestine
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in NEOM last week to forge a stronger alliance amid rising tensions...
Saudi Arabia Arrests 17,000 in Residency Law Crackdown
Saudi authorities have arrested over 17,000 people in a major nationwide crackdown on residency, labor, and border law violations. This operation, led by the Ministry...
Norway Fund Divests Caterpillar, Israeli Banks Over Gaza Rights Issues
Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund, worth about $2 trillion, announced on August 26, 2025, that it has sold off shares in U.S. company Caterpillar and...
Rizwan Ali Clinches Split Decision Win in Pakistan MMA Open
In a thrilling conclusion to the Pakistan Open MMA Championship held at Lahore's DHA Phase Six Sports Complex on August 25, 2025, local star Rizwan...
Saudi Arabia Insists 2029 Winter Games On Schedule
The Olympic Council of Asia has confirmed that Saudi Arabia's preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games remain on track, despite recent reports of construction...
Tel Aviv Museum Acquires 35 New Israeli Artworks
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art has expanded its collection with 35 fresh works from 11 contemporary Israeli artists. This 2025 acquisition, funded by the...