Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before a House committee examining matters connected to Jeffrey Epstein, easing a political and legal standoff that had raised the possibility of contempt of Congress proceedings. The decision follows weeks of dispute between the former president, the former secretary of state and the House Oversight Committee, which…
Mexico City – Two Family Members of Mexico Education Secretary Killed in Colima Shooting as authorities in the western state report that three suspects were killed following a deadly gun attack on Saturday morning. The victims, identified by Secretary of Public Education Mario Delgado as his aunt Eugenia Delgado and cousin Sheila, were shot at…
Riyadh – Saudi Economy Grows 4.5% in 2025 as Oil and Non-Oil Sectors Accelerate, driven by robust expansion in hydrocarbon and non-energy sectors, official data showed. According to flash estimates from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), oil activities grew by 5.6 percent year-on-year, while non-oil operations expanded by 4.9 percent. Government activities contributed 0.9…
Antalya – Turkiye Bus Accident Kills Eight, Injures 26 in Antalya Province after a passenger bus rolled off a highway slip road in Dosemealti, northwest of Antalya city center. Provincial Governor Hulusi Sahin confirmed that eight people died and 26 others sustained injuries, some critical, in the crash. Reports indicate that several passengers were thrown…
Algiers – Algerian Army Kills Four ‘Terrorists’ in Northwest Operation as security forces conducted a targeted sweep in the mountainous Djebel Amrouna region, approximately 130 kilometers west of Algiers. The Algerian defense ministry reported that soldiers “eliminated four terrorists” and recovered four Kalashnikov rifles along with ammunition. The operation is ongoing as part of the…
Jeddah – Hajj Ministry Suspends 1,800 Foreign Umrah Travel Agency Contracts as part of a regulatory effort to improve service quality and compliance in the Umrah sector. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the suspension affecting 1,800 out of roughly 5,800 foreign travel agencies. Agencies have been given 10 days to address deficiencies…
Quetta – Deadly Gun and Bomb Attacks Hit Pakistan’s Balochistan Province, leaving dozens dead in a wave of coordinated violence targeting civilians and security forces. Officials said multiple armed and bomb assaults took place across several towns and cities, including areas near the provincial capital Quetta. The attacks targeted police stations, paramilitary posts, government buildings,…
Tehran – Iran Supreme Leader Warns of Regional War if US Attacks, delivering a strong message as tensions continue to rise between Tehran and Washington. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said any military strike by the United States would not remain limited and could quickly expand into a wider regional conflict. His remarks come as the US…
Muscat – The Muscat Stock Exchange Records Strong Weekly Gains as local investment funds and institutions increased trading activity last week. The surge reflects optimism following financial results and dividend announcements by public shareholding companies. Several companies proposed dividends that supported market confidence. Oman Cables Industry recommended a cash dividend of 95.5 baisa per share,…
The UAE Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee announced the official fuel prices for February 2026 on Saturday, January 31. Rates have decreased compared to January, reflecting global oil price trends and operational costs. According to the Ministry of Energy, approved fuel prices are reviewed monthly based on the average global oil price, with adjustments made for…
