- 27 August, 2026
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5th boat to sink in two days leaves 34 migrants missing
According to Tunisian officials, at least 34 African migrants went missing on Friday after their boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia. This catastrophe was
US carries out air strikes in Syria in response to deadly drone attack
The United States (US) military carried out multiple air strikes against Iran-aligned groups in eastern Syria on Thursday night after a U.S. contractor was killed
New Houthi strike in Yemen results in 10 fatalities
In a fresh Houthi militia onslaught on Wednesday in the contentious central province of Marib, at least 10 Yemeni government soldiers died. The latest attack
Saudi Interior Ministry: Umrah travelers must make reservations via an app
The Nusuk or Tawakkalna applications are now required to be used by pilgrims who desire to participate in the Muslim Umrah ceremony, the Saudi interior
A $16 million appeal from the UN is made for Palestinian refugees in Syria
A UN humanitarian agency made an appeal for $16.2 million on Monday to assist Palestinian refugees who were impacted by the recent catastrophic earthquake in
Joe Biden backs compromise over Israeli judicial overhaul in call with Netanyahu
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, backed efforts for the compromise over a planned reform for Israeli judicial overhaul in a call with
Rap battle: young Tunisians use art to combat stigma
Mohamed Ali Ayari, a rapper from an impoverished Tunisian neighborhood where unemployed youngsters are finding a voice through music, film, and photography, said, “We’re sick
Saudi Arabia: CDF announces film sector financing program worth $234m
The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a film sector financing program with a budget of SR879 million ($234
Saudi Arabia: 13 days booked completely for Ramadan Umrah
Bookings for Umrah or a small pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the holy month of Ramadan are completely reserved for the first
Concern grows after teenagers in Iran danced to a Selena Gomez song in a viral TikTok
Concern grew in the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday after five young Iranian women filmed themselves dancing to a song by Selena Gomez without