London, United Kingdom – Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced Britain will formally recognize a Palestinian state during September’s United Nations General Assembly unless Israel agrees to an immediate Gaza ceasefire and commits to long-term peace negotiations. The ultimatum, delivered on Monday, marks a significant shift in UK foreign policy, aligning with 139 nations
In a strong show of dissent, Pro-Palestinian activists on Monday gathered outside the headquarters of prominent American media giants, Fox News and NBC, in Washington, D.C., demanding accountability over what they described as skewed and complicit reporting on the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The demonstrators, holding placards with bold messages like “Stop Media Complicity
Dubai — Shoppers and investors in the United Arab Emirates are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief as gold prices in Dubai witnessed a significant decline of Dh14 per gram over the past seven days, rekindling hopes of a more favourable buying window in the coming weeks. Market analysts and traders at the iconic
In a major policy shift aimed at streamlining labour entry and boosting workforce efficiency, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of a new skill-based work visa system, set to take effect from August 3. The initiative is expected to redefine how foreign workers are recruited into the country, with a clear focus
In a swift escalation of tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, Thailand has openly accused its Southeast Asian neighbour, Cambodia, of intentionally violating the recently brokered ceasefire agreement intended to halt days of deadly cross-border hostilities. The ceasefire, which came into effect on Monday, was aimed at putting an end to the violent clashes that have
In a major milestone for both the aviation and Islamic finance sectors, Turkish Airlines has successfully closed its first-ever Islamic financing arrangement to fund the acquisition of a brand-new Airbus A350 aircraft. The deal, backed by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), marks the airline’s entry into Shariah-compliant funding and reflects the growing intersection between global aviation
In a significant development following the recently brokered pause in hostilities, Israeli authorities have confirmed that 120 trucks carrying humanitarian aid successfully entered the Gaza Strip on the first day of the truce. The aid, which included food, water, medical supplies, and other essential items, marks one of the largest single-day deliveries since the renewed
Washington D.C., July 28, 2025 — The United States government has announced a major policy shift that will tighten the eligibility criteria for interview waivers in visa applications, effective from September 2, 2025. Under the new directive issued by the U.S. Department of State, fewer applicants will qualify for waivers that previously allowed certain individuals
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has reiterated the Kingdom’s unwavering stance that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel remains the most viable path to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Speaking during a diplomatic engagement, the minister emphasized that the two-state solution is not just
The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, has received the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange, in Riyadh. The high-level diplomatic engagement focused on deepening cooperation and exploring
