News – Middle East

Iran parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (centre) waves as he returns to his car after visiting the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted Beirut’s Basta neighbourhood, on Saturday. Iran’s parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Saturday denounced Israel’s “crimes” as he visited the site of the deadliest Israeli …

Israeli forces continue to pound Jabalia from air and ground Palestinian health officials report around 150 killed in Jabalia over past week UN officials warn Israeli offensive may affect polio vaccination campaign Israeli military strikes on Gaza overnight killed at least 19 Palestinians, medics said on Saturday, while forces continued …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — There are at least 21 cases under which an exemption will be granted for Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT), as per the RETT Law approved by the Council of Ministers on Sept. 17, 2024. The salient features of the law were revealed in the notification …

MADRID — Rafael Nadal’s illustrious tennis career will be forever etched in history, not only for his staggering numbers —14 French Open titles, 22 Grand Slam championships, and nearly two decades in the top 10— but also for the intense rivalries and the indomitable spirit he brought to every match. …

Israel warned residents of south Lebanon “not to return” to their homes on Saturday as Hezbollah said it launched missiles across the border on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. In cities around Israel, markets were closed and public transport halted as observant Jews fasted and prayed. …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Jeddah Municipality, in collaboration with relevant authorities, has reclaimed over 1.5 million square meters of government land across seven locations on the North Obhur waterfront, continuing its mission to safeguard public property. The Municipality underscored its commitment to strictly enforce regulations and ensure the efficient …

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warned Saturday against a “catastrophic” regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas on two fronts, on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Israel has faced a fierce diplomatic backlash over incidents in south Lebanon that saw five Blue Helmets wounded. On Saturday, the …

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reached 100 days in office on Saturday, but his time in power has been marred by feuds, fiscal difficulties, and dwindling public support. Starmer, whose centre-left Labour Party won a landslide election on July 4, returned to power after 14 years of Conservative …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Saturday phone calls from Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. During the phone conversations, they discussed regional …

LONDON — The remains of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine, a British mountaineer who disappeared on Mount Everest almost 100 years ago, have reportedly been discovered by a National Geographic team, according to an exclusive report by the outlet. Irvine, along with fellow climber George Mallory, vanished during an expedition to summit …