A heavy refinancing cycle is approaching the Gulf. Over the next five years, debt instruments worth roughly $500 billion will mature across the GCC, with...
Trump Set to Receive Israel Prize, Marking Rare Honor for a Foreign Leader
Israel plans to award its highest national honor to former US president Donald Trump next year, a decision that blends symbolism, politics, and long-standing ties...
Egypt Coach Calls for Biennial AFCON to Help European Leagues
Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan sparked debate on Monday by arguing that the Africa Cup of Nations should return to its every-two-years schedule to...
King Faisal Specialist Hospital Brings Robotics Into the Most Delicate Operating Rooms
At a time when many hospitals still treat robotics as a showcase feature, one medical center in Riyadh has folded the technology into the hardest...
Iron Dome of the Desert: Morocco Switches On Israel’s Shield
While much of the world drifted through a late-December lull, something quietly decisive happened along the southern edge of the Mediterranean. Morocco activated an Israeli-built...
Egypt Debt Crisis Hits New High in 2025
Egypt's government faces a mounting debt crisis in 2025, with external debt reaching 161.2 billion US dollars by June. This surge stems from heavy borrowing...
Stephen King’s The Long Walk Streams on Starz Soon
Stephen King's dystopian thriller The Long Walk is set to debut on Starz streaming service on January 10, 2026, bringing the brutal survival story to...
King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival Opens in Riyadh With Global Lineup and Record Prizes
Saudi Arabia has once again turned falconry into a global spectacle. The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 opened north of Riyadh this week, drawing falconers...
Israel Recognizes Somaliland as Independent State
In a groundbreaking move, Israel became the first nation to officially recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on December 26, 2025. Prime Minister...
UK Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah Returns Home After Egypt Pardon
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on December 26, 2025, that Egyptian-British activist and blogger Alaa Abd El-Fattah has safely returned to the United Kingdom...
UN Funding Row Rekindles Debate Over Israel-Focused Spending
The United Nations is spending about $100 million a year on bodies and programs that single out Israel, according to a new assessment cited by...
UN Dispute Over Libya’s Maritime Claims Exposes Enduring Rift Between Egypt and Turkey
A fresh diplomatic clash at the United Nations has laid bare how fragile the Egypt–Turkey rapprochement remains. At the center of the dispute are maritime...
Rare Snowfall Blankets Saudi Arabia Desert
Parts of Saudi Arabia's northern regions, including Al Jawf and Tabuk, saw rare heavy snowfall this week, turning vast desert landscapes into white wonderlands. This...
GSI Takes Center Stage as Cyprus, Greece and Israel Deepen Strategic Ties in Jerusalem
Leaders from Cyprus, Greece and Israel gathered in Jerusalem this week with a clear message: their trilateral partnership is no longer a side project. It...
Egypt Sends Specialized Medical Convoy to Bolster Sudan’s Strained Health Sector
Egypt has dispatched a specialized medical convoy to Sudan, delivering doctors, medicines, and critical supplies as Khartoum struggles to stabilize a health system battered by...
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Wins Top Saudi Medal
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, received the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class from Saudi Arabia on December...