Saudi Arabia's Package Visa pilot bundles round-trip flights, licensed hotels and the tourist visa into one booking, sold only through approved providers in pilot markets.
UN Human Rights Council Backs Saudi-Led Women in Cyber Resolution
UN Human Rights Council adopted a Saudi-led resolution on women in cybersecurity on July 7, 2026, by consensus at its 62nd session in Geneva.
Egypt Lost the Match but Won Something Larger Against Argentina
Egypt's historic World Cup run ended in a 3-2 loss to Argentina in Atlanta. A disallowed Ziko goal, a Palestinian flag, and Hassan's X gesture...
Egypt Fume at ‘Injustice’ After 13-Minute Argentina World Cup Comeback
Egypt led Argentina 2-0 with 11 minutes left but lost 3-2 as Messi equalized and Fernandez headed a stoppage-time winner. Hassan called it 'injustice'.
Egypt Into Last 16 at Last, Then Out 3-2 to Argentina
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties on July 3 for a first World Cup knockout win, then lost 3-2 to Argentina in Atlanta four days...
Saudi Arabia’s Property Tax Now Adds a 2% Fee on Non-Saudi Buyers
Saudi Arabia's REGA confirms the 5% property tax plus a 2% surcharge for non-Saudi buyers in four cities. Makkah and Madinah are restricted to Muslims.
Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery 2,700 km Inside Siberia
Ukrainian drones struck the Omsk refinery 2,700 km from Kyiv in the longest strike of the war. Russia confirmed the fire as Putin admitted fuel...
Jordan’s Water Deal Freezes Over the Extra 50 Million Cubic Meters
Jordan's 2021 water add-on with Israel lapsed in late 2025. The extra 50 million cubic meters is tied to political demands; the UAE is pushing...
Spain Funds Jordan’s Ri’aya 2 Healthcare Project With €5.5M
Spain committed €5.5 million to Jordan's Ri'aya 2 primary healthcare project, expanding chronic disease prevention in Zarqa Governorate with AECID.
Cheyenne Bans Meta Contractor After Rare Bacteria Discharge
Cheyenne permanently cut off Goat Systems LLC after Cupriavidus gilardii contaminated the reclaimed water. The new ban affects every data-center discharge.
Belgium Beat USA 4-1 and Taunted Trump With His Own Dance
Belgium eliminated the USA 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, mocking Donald Trump with his own dance after FIFA cleared Folarin Balogun's...
Qatar Beats Saudi Arabia 76-73 in Jeddah, Closes Qualifiers Window
Qatar beat Saudi Arabia 76-73 in Jeddah to finish runners-up in FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers Group D, ahead of the tournament Qatar hosts.
Four Hurt as Storm-Toppled Tree Falls at Six Flags Over Georgia
A storm-toppled tree near Six Flags Over Georgia's entrance Sunday hospitalized four guests, including two children. The park has not confirmed ride damage.
Egypt Unveils Sealed Tombs and a Planned Byzantine City in the Desert
Egypt uncovered 18 sealed Greco-Roman tombs at Marina El-Alamein and a planned 4th-century Byzantine city in the Dakhla Oasis, reshaping ancient urban life.
Mahan Air Flight to Sanaa Exposes Saudi Arabia’s 2023 Iran Deal
An Iranian Mahan Air flight landed at Sanaa on July 3, the first publicly confirmed civilian landing in a decade. The Saudi-Iran deal set it...
Battle-Hardened Argentina and Egypt Set for Atlanta Last-16 Clash
Argentina meet Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday for the World Cup 2026 last-16 place after both went 120 minutes. Preview, quotes, and what comes next.