The United States has completed the withdrawal of its remaining troops from Iraq after 23 years. US military assets from bases at Baghdad airport and in Iraqi Kurdistan have been transferred to Jordan. According to reports, a US military base in Jordan will now serve as the main centre for American operations against ISIS. The withdrawal is part of an agreement reached in 2024 during the administr...
Diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified, with another round of indirect talks expected this week. According to a report by Axios, Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to bridge differences between Washington and Tehran. Qatari officials are expected to hold separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff...
Heavy rainfall in several parts of Saudi Arabia has brought relief from the heat, with Makkah and the capital Riyadh also receiving significant rain. Rain fell at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah while Umrah pilgrims continued performing Tawaf around the Kaaba. The rainfall created a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere as pilgrims continued their worship and expressed gratitude to Allah. The rain also brou...
Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a drone launched from Yemen near Makkah, according to Saudi authorities. The drone was reportedly flying toward the holy city but was destroyed before entering Makkah’s restricted airspace. Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Malki said the drone was intercepted south of Makkah on Tuesday evening. He said the security of the Two Holy Mosques and pil...
An aircraft carrying a high-profile figure has crashed at Misrata Airport in Libya, according to Arab media reports. The incident reportedly took place at Misrata Airport, following which Libya closed its airspace and suspended air traffic. Initial reports have not provided details about the identity of the high-profile person who was on board the aircraft. The cause of the crash has also not yet ...
Washington: The ongoing war with Iran is putting increasing pressure on US defence stockpiles, raising concerns among American officials about the availability of key military weapons and interceptors. According to US media reports, Vice President JD Vance contacted US military commanders in the Middle East, Europe and Asia to seek a detailed and candid assessment of the Iran war and its impact on...
Russia has offered to support Saudi Arabia in diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict and tensions in the Middle East. According to a news agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The two officials discussed the current situation in the Middle East and efforts to address the regional crisis. During the conversati...
Iran has warned the United States that it could target American oil and gas interests in the region if Iranian assets and energy infrastructure come under attack. Iranian Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a post on X that the region’s oil and gas production network is extensive and exposed, adding that American energy companies operating across the region wo...
Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara, leaving 10 crew members missing. Search and rescue operations are currently underway to locate the missing individuals. According to Turkish media reports, the accident occurred around 18 miles off the coast when the vessels Alsu and Togberk Imamoglu collided with each other. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of ...
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has denied reports that Al Minhad Air Base was targeted by missiles or drones. According to the ministry, reports circulating in the media about an attack on the air base are inaccurate. However, UAE defence systems successfully intercepted a drone that entered the country’s airspace. The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country remains fully prepared t...