NEW YORK CITY: More than 290,000 people have been forced from their homes since the beginning of August by the resurgence of the conflict in Yemen, the UN said on Friday. It warned that the fighting showed no sign of easing and thousands of pregnant women are among those uprooted. The UN Population Fund estimated that nearly 6,100 pregnant women were among the recently displaced, including 600 expected to give birth within the next two weeks, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. The agency

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged G20 members to address major geopolitical crises, highlighting divisions due to conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. A planned group photo was canceled as European officials refused to stand beside Russia’s Sergei Lavrov.

RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Saudi Arabia’s southern region, as well as a drone over Riyadh. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition’s spokesperson, said the ballistic missile was “launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the southern region.” Earlier on Friday, the coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi-launched drone over the Makkah region. The incidents came amid

TAIZ: Yemen’s Armed Forces said they carried out 1,087 attacks on Houthi positions on Friday, claiming to have neutralized about 336 militia leaders and fighters and destroyed or disabled 112 military vehicles and other assets. In a statement, the military spokesperson said the operations were part of the “Dawn of Yemen” campaign and involved combat aircraft, drones, field artillery and rocket launchers. The targets included forward command-and-control centres, Houthi gatherings and reinforcemen

DUBAI: The UAE has brought an oil tanker leak under control, with no new leakage detected, as environmental cleanup operations continued along coastlines affected by the spill, the Emirates News Agency reported on Friday. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said technical teams had secured the leak from the tanker, GEM NO. 2, and stopped it at the source. Authorities continued monitoring the spread of pollution and treating affected coastal areas. According to the latest satellite imagery,

Did Kazakhstan lose influence and domestic stability by voluntarily giving up the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal? The answer, bluntly, is no. Astana inherited more than 1,400 Soviet strategic warheads and other nuclear materials following the collapse of the Soviet Union. It subsequently abandoned its military nuclear status and joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as a non-nuclear weapon state, and transferred all remaining warheads to Russia. Now, Astana continues to play a deci

A Lebanese military court judge has charged 13 individuals following the seizure of a Hezbollah-affiliated explosives truck. Two suspects were arrested, with others still at large.

President Trump expressed optimism that the conflict with Iran would end soon, though he didn’t provide specific details on how this would occur. He ruled out a pre-election strike.

Binance confirmed it is addressing a significant hacking incident involving $6.3 billion, allegedly orchestrated by a North Korean-affiliated hacker group. This breach is believed to be the largest crypto heist to date.

Israel has demolished the homes of gunmen involved in an attack on Israeli soldiers, displacing over 3,000 Palestinians in Hebron. This move follows a large-scale military operation ordered by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

The UK government this week launched a new “Be Ready” campaign advising the public to stock up on at least three days’ worth of supplies in case of severe weather, cyberattacks or, God forbid, a major incident or war. The two-page document called on people to ensure they have water, non-perishable food, a torch and batteries, and a radio, preferably of the wind-up variety that does not require electricity, so that they can stay connected in case the digital realm was unavailable. Of course, the

CAIRO: When Pieter Devos first arrived in Cairo last week for the Egyptian debut of the Longines Global Champions Tour, the Belgian rider turned his gaze to the pyramids and thought about how cool it would be to win the Grand Prix against a backdrop like that. A few days later, Devos manifested that scenario, as he topped the podium with his horse, Casual DV Z, at the inaugural Cairo Grand Prix, pocketing a handsome $370,000 prize check after achieving the fastest clear round in the 12-rider jum

Residents in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, Ukraine, are being evacuated amid a truce backed by Melania Trump. Essential supplies like food and medicine are arriving in the town.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Turkiye for discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and Black Sea security. The meeting will also explore enhancing bilateral relations.

A Lebanese military court judge has charged 13 individuals following the seizure of a Hezbollah-affiliated explosives truck. Two suspects were arrested, with others still at large.

Drone strikes in Ethiopia have resulted in the deaths of at least 25 civilians, as the government continues operations against rebels in the Amhara and Tigray regions. There are claims of indiscriminate attacks targeting non-combatants.

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Atlanta, US, on Friday to participate in the G20 foreign ministers meeting, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting will focus on key geopolitical developments, maritime security, energy and food security, global trade and supply chains. Ministers will also discuss ways to strengthen international cooperation and multilateral efforts to address global economic challenges. Prince Faisal is accompanied by Saudi Ambassador to t

MANILA: The Philippines’ autonomous Muslim-majority region of BARMM marked a historic milestone on Friday with the election of its first chief minister, following a decades-long struggle for self-determination. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao convened its first parliament session in Cotabato City on Friday after the region held inaugural polls on Sept. 14 with a voter turnout of over 84 percent. The 80-member parliament, which will serve a five-year term, chose its own

The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense said on Friday that a citizen sustained minor injuries when debris from two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia fell in Riyadh after the missiles were intercepted and destroyed on Thursday. “The fall of shrapnel as a result of the interception of two ballistic missiles in Riyadh city has led to a minor injury to a citizen and material damage to a house and a vehicle,” said the Civil Defense on X. The Civil Defense team in Riy

Riyadh’s dining scene is crowded with burger joints, each offering its own take on the familiar combination of meat, cheese, and a toasted bun. At Maroon, however, the appeal extends beyond burgers, with appetizers that bring a creative touch to a casual dining experience. The restaurant pairs a contemporary interior with an easygoing atmosphere, making it suitable for an informal lunch or dinner with friends or family. The setting feels relaxed, allowing the focus to remain on the food and the