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Update People ride motorcycles near a billboard featuring an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iran considers US talks in Pakistan with blockade still unresolved

  • “We have no plans for the next round of negotiation, and no decision has been made in this regard,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said
  • Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says
By Reuters ·

China’s Xi insists Strait of Hormuz must remain open to navigation during call with Saudi crown prince

China’s Xi insists Strait of Hormuz must remain open to navigation during call with Saudi crown prince

  • Xinhua cited ‌a statement by Xi in which he said China advocates an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire
By Arab News ·

Update UAE says it dismantled ‘terrorist group’ linked to Iran, arrests members

UAE says it dismantled ‘terrorist group’ linked to Iran, arrests members

  • The State Security Service said investigations found the group had links to Iran
  • Members recruited individuals through secret meetings as part of a coordinated effort with external actors
By Arab News ·

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Al-Jumaimiyah pond, which is a historic feature of the Northern Borders Province, has been filled to a level rarely seen. (SPA)

Ancient pond in northern Saudi Arabia fills with water after heavy rains

  • The pond was built about 1,300 years ago in the Abbasid era, and was placed in its location to collect rainwater for travelers
By SPA ·

World Bank backs Syria’s recovery efforts after Washington talks

World Bank backs Syria’s recovery efforts after Washington talks

  • Managing director of operations at World Bank ‘inspired’ by Syrian officials’ determination to deliver prosperity
  • Syria seeking to deepen cooperation with international partners 
By Arab News ·

Special South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (L) gestures alongside India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they plant a tree. video

India, South Korea to cooperate on energy supply chains amid Iran war

  • India, Korea sign 15 MoU, including on shipbuilding, AI, upgrading CEPA
  • New deals, partnerships to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030
By Sanjay Kumar ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·