India, U.S. push trade talks toward $500 billion

High-level trade talks between India and the United States are gaining momentum, with both sides signaling progress despite lingering strains.

Tourism boom powers Gulf GDP as sector set to add

The Gulf’s travel and tourism sector is cementing its role as a pillar of economic growth, with new figures revealing a sharp rise in its contribution to the region’s economy.

UAE expands tourism sector with landmark leisure

The most high-profile announcement in 2025 came with plans to build the Disney Theme Park Resort project on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, marking the first new Disney destination in nearly a decade and the seventh worldwide, due to open in 2025.

‘Leaders who publicly condemn us, privately

Israeli prime minister tells UNGA that allies critical of Gaza war secretly rely on Israel’s intelligence to prevent attacks.

Iran warns to halt nuclear inspections if UN

Iran has warned it will scrap a key agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if Western powers move to reimpose United Nations sanctions, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced.

Trump signs executive order, TikTok to shift to

Trump highlighted his recent discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 20, during which the TikTok deal was a key topic.

Trump slaps 100% tariff on branded pharma

Trump accused foreign manufacturers of “dumping” cheap goods into the U.S. market and said the tariffs were justified on national security grounds.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison by a Paris court after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy linked to alleged illegal campaign financing from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

Saudi Arabia freezes rents in Riyadh for five

Saudi Arabia has frozen rent increases for residential and commercial properties in Riyadh for the next five years.

UAE implements new visa rule: Mandates passport

Travelers applying for a visit or multiple-entry visa to the United Arab Emirates must now submit a copy of their passport's external cover page as a mandatory document.

Syria’s story is one of pain, hope and

Addressing the General Assembly, Al-Sharaa said he came “from Damascus, the capital of history and the cradle of civilizations,” to share a story of repression, deprivation, and eventual resilience. “For long years, we’ve suffered injustice and oppression. Then, we rose in claiming our dignity,” he declared.

‘Iran has never sought and will never seek to

In a strongly worded address at the UN, Pezeshkian criticised the United Kingdom, France and Germany for supporting a move at the UN Security Council last month to reimpose sanctions on Iran, accusing them of acting in bad faith.