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Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18

DUBAI, April 17 -- Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai. Meanwhile, the death toll in... Read More


China's economy growing faster than expected

Pakistan, April 17 -- According to official data, gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.3% in the first three months of 2024, compared to a year earlier. That beat expectations the world's secon... Read More


US must stop cyberattacks, smearing against China: Spokesperson

BEIJING, April 17 -- China urges the United States to immediately stop its cyberattacks against China and stop smearing China, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday. China's National ... Read More


IMF improves its forecasts on economic growth in Azerbaijam

Pakistan, April 17 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts the growth of Azerbaijan's gross domestic product (GDP) at the level of 2.8% for 2024. In October 2023, the IMF predicted 2.5% eco... Read More


ASEAN-Korea Centre appoints new Secretary-General

Pakistan, April 17 -- The ASEAN-Korea Centre said Tuesday it appointed former Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jae shin as its new secretary general. Kim is a career diplomat, leading the Kor... Read More


Education in crisis: Gaza's schools destroyed amid Israel's war

LONDON, April 17 -- The long-term potential of and opportunities for children in Gaza is being severely threatened by the Israel-Hamas war, charity Save the Children has said. All schools in Gaza hav... Read More


King Abdullah II: Jordan won't become 'theater of war' between Israel and Iran

DUBAI, April 17 -- Jordanian King Abdullah II said Tuesday that his country must not become 'the theater of a regional war' after Jordan intercepted multiple missiles and drones when Iran attacked Isr... Read More


Sources deny Saudi Arabia's participation in intercepting Iranian attacks on Israel

RIYADH, April 17 -- Informed sources denied to Al Arabiya on Monday Saudi Arabia's participation in intercepting Iranian drones during its attack on Israel on Saturday. Israeli news websites had publ... Read More


Saudi Arabia prepares for inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

RIYADH, April 17 -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is in the final stages of preparation for the launch of the inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum, scheduled to convene in Madinah on Monday, April 22, f... Read More


Kazakhstan for restraint to halt escalation in Middle East

Pakistan, April 15 -- The Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan has issued a statement on the situation in the Middle East. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan expresses deep conce... Read More