At least 18 people have died after a ferry carrying over 350 passengers and crew sank in the waters off the southern Philippines. Rescue teams have managed to save 317 people from the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, but authorities report that at least 24 passengers are still missing. The ferry, which carries both cargo and…
Australian authorities have issued widespread Australia heatwave warnings as millions of people marked Australia Day, with extreme temperatures gripping large parts of the country. The Bureau of Meteorology said temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, with readings reaching the high forties Celsius in southern states including Victoria and South Australia. On Sunday, South Australia…
The gold price surged above $5,000 an ounce for the first time ever, marking a historic milestone as investors rushed toward safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical and financial uncertainty. The rally extends gold’s remarkable run in 2025, during which the precious metal has gained more than 60 percent. Market volatility has been fueled by rising…
Minneapolis: Protests against ICE continued in Minneapolis and several other US cities on Sunday following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described the situation as an “inflection point” for the country and renewed his demand for US President Donald Trump to remove Immigration…
The Omani-Saudi naval exercise “Winds of Peace 2026” began on Saturday, with joint maritime drills taking place in the Al Batinah maritime region, according to an official statement. The Omani-Saudi naval exercise is being conducted by several vessels from the Royal Navy of Oman, with the participation of crews from the Royal Saudi Naval Forces….
Oman money supply rose by 6.4 percent to 26.4 billion Omani rials ($68.6 billion) in November, reflecting solid liquidity conditions and continued growth in bank deposits, according to official data released on Saturday. The increase in Oman money supply, which measures cash in circulation along with bank deposits, was driven by a 12.2 percent rise…
The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship got underway in Dubai on Saturday, with Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club taking the opening-day lead following the first round of No Gi competition at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The championship featured bouts across the U-12, U-14 and U-16 categories, drawing strong participation from clubs across the…
The Saudi pavilion Cairo book fair hosted Qatari Ambassador to Egypt Sheikh Jassim Al-Thani, who toured the ministry’s religious and educational exhibits at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair. The ambassador praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts in disseminating the Qur’an and highlighted the pavilion’s organization and quality, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The fair, held…
Sultan Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, met with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Khodjayev Jamshid Abdukhakimovich in Tashkent to discuss ways to strengthen Saudi Fund Uzbekistan cooperation across multiple development sectors. According to the fund’s official X account, the talks focused on enhancing collaboration and advancing key development initiatives throughout Uzbekistan. The meeting…
Students in Jeddah got a hands-on introduction to STEM careers through electric motorsport this week, as part of the 2026 E1 Jeddah GP. The Driving Force program, presented by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), aims to familiarize students aged 8–18 with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through professional racing and sustainability-focused industries. John Williams, Managing…
