Category: 3. Middle East

Revenues from sales of weapons and military services by the 100 largest global arms-producing companies reached a record $679bn in 2024, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

The Gaza and…

A bride, 10 bridesmaids, a baby and two women were kidnapped during a night raid in Sokoto State.

Armed attackers abducted 13 women and an infant during an overnight…

Venezuela has accused Washington of a “colonial threat” against its sovereignty after US President Donald Trump said he was shutting down the country’s airspace.

The Latin…

Mikel Merino has rescued Arsenal as the English Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a bad-tempered London derby.

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off for a crude foul on Merino late in the first half at…

Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen closed to within 12 points of leader Lando Norris heading into final round in UAE next weekend.

Four-time Formula One (F1) world…

American and Ukrainian officials are engaged in talks aimed at creating “reliable security guarantees” for Ukraine as part of a US-backed peace plan ahead of a critical visit to Moscow by United States special envoy Steve Witkoff.

At the…

The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington may have been radicalized after entering the US, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said when questioned about his motive on Sunday talk shows.

Rahmanullah…

Alexander Isak scored his maiden goal for Liverpool as the Reds ended their two-game EPL losing streak at West Ham.

Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak scored…

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Beirut on Sunday on the second stop of his first overseas trip since becoming pontiff in May, coming from Turkiye, Anadolu reports.

The pope was welcomed at Rafik Hariri International Airport…

Egypt said Sunday it secured the release of three citizens who were kidnapped in Mali, Anadolu reports.

A Foreign Ministry statement said the move followed intensive coordination with the Malian government through the…