Saudi Arabia told the UN Commission for Social Development it remains committed to social justice, family welfare, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth under Vision 2030.

Mahmood Achakzai says Shahbaz Sharif’s visit is “a pity,” supports peaceful protests, and backs the postponement of Basant due to terrorism.

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif says the Islamabad suicide bomber was linked to Afghanistan and India-backed proxies.

The GCC Rheumatology Conference 2026 opened in Jeddah, bringing together regional and global experts to discuss advances in rheumatic disease care and research.

Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar says military courts try civilians who attack army installations.

The Muslim World League condemned a terrorist attack on a mosque in Islamabad, reaffirming its rejection of violence and expressing solidarity with Pakistan and victims’ families.

Saudi Arabia concluded the Spears of Victory 2026 air exercise in Dammam, featuring joint tactical, cyber and electronic warfare drills with GCC and allied forces.

UAE private-sector employees get shorter workdays in Ramadan, with clear rules on exemptions and overtime pay.

Abu Dhabi rolls out 120 driverless taxis across the city, boosting safety, efficiency, and innovative mobility under strict monitoring.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Slovenia’s Tanja Fajon in Ljubljana, reviewing bilateral ties and signing a cooperation agreement to expand relations.

Arab and Slovenian foreign ministers met in Ljubljana to discuss Gaza ceasefire implementation, humanitarian aid, two-state solution, West Bank tensions, and regional crises.

Jeddah Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TNTJ) organised a blood donation camp to celebrate Indian Republic Day

Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site of a devastating explosion at an unauthorised coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, with authorities still trying to locate missing workers and recover more bodies.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has asserted that the Muslim population in India will never exceed the Hindu population, pushing back against widespread speculation and political rhetoric about demographic change in the country.

Drivers of app-based taxis, auto-rickshaws and ride-hailing platforms such as Ola, Uber and Rapido observed a day-long nationwide strike on Saturday, severely disrupting aggregator-based transport services in several states and cities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the newly agreed-upon interim trade framework between India and the United States, saying it will give a strong push to India’s flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative and create large-scale job opportunities for youth and women across the country.

The United States has officially removed the 25 per cent punitive tariff it had imposed on Indian imports tied to India’s purchases of Russian oil, marking a significant de-escalation in recent trade tensions between the two nations.

Global news: cultural repatriation, Mercosur-China trade talks, AI growth, security pacts, Arctic tensions, EU tech rules, and disaster updates.

Africa faces crises and progress: Somalia boosts maritime ties with Turkey, Sudan hospitals hit in deadly attacks, Morocco evacuates 143K for floods, Zimbabwe engages IMF reforms.

Middle East tensions rise as Gaza aid flotilla readies, West Bank settler attacks surge, Israel strikes Lebanon, Iran unveils missiles, and Turkey foils Israeli espionage.

Saudi Arabia advances its global and regional influence via cultural diplomacy, humanitarian programs, infrastructure, sports, gastronomy, and innovation across social, economic, and environmental sectors.

UAE highlights culture, humanitarian aid, diplomacy, and community support, from Global Village events to Gaza relief and Emirati housing initiatives.

Pakistan updates: politics, security, tech leadership, urban development, and humanitarian issues highlight the nation’s evolving governance landscape.

The Supreme Court permitting a minor to terminate a 30-week pregnancy, elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra, a total shutdown in Kuki-Zo areas of Manipur after violence in Churachandpur, and disciplinary action against Delhi Jal Board engineers over a biker’s death were among the key developments reported from across the country.

The discussions were led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, with Omani mediation. The delegations did not meet face-to-face publicly.

Priyadarshini Publications Jeddah Chapter Launched in Jeddah to increase the reading habit

A record 99,179 students from 8,356 schools have registered for Saudi Arabia’s inaugural National Science and Mathematics Olympiad, with testing starting Sunday.

Saudi Arabia Railways carried over 14 million passengers and 30 million tons of freight in 2025, cutting emissions and boosting tourism under Vision 2030.

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah highlights compassion in medicine, KSrelief’s $8B global humanitarian aid, and 67 conjoined twin surgeries across 28 countries.

Saudi Red Crescent has rolled out its Ramadan Umrah plan in Madinah, deploying hundreds of specialists, ambulances and volunteers to serve worshippers safely.