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Iraq records 36 earthquakes in April, most along border areas

Iraq recorded a total of 36 earthquakes in April, with most of the seismic activity concentrated in border areas, according to the country’s meteorological and seismic authority. The data, reported...

Monday, May 4, 2026

Saudi Arabia detains over 11,000, deports nearly 15,000 in week-long crackdown

Saudi Arabia has detained more than 11,000 people and deported nearly 15,000 in a nationwide crackdown targeting undocumented migrants, authorities said. The operation, carried out between April 23 and 29,...

Monday, May 4, 2026

Iran Ships $220 Million Worth of Oil Despite U.S. Sanctions

An Iranian oil tanker has reportedly reached the Asia-Pacific region, bypassing strict U.S. naval sanctions, according to vessel tracking firm TankerTrackers.com. The tanker, named Huge and owned by the National...

Sunday, May 3, 2026

OPEC+ Holds Emergency Meeting to Set Oil Quotas After UAE Exit

An emergency meeting of OPEC+ is underway to determine new oil production quotas following the exit of the United Arab Emirates from both OPEC and the wider alliance. According to...

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Popular U.S. Airline Shuts Down Amid Fuel Crisis

A major U.S. budget airline, Spirit Airlines, has announced the suspension of its operations due to prolonged financial difficulties and a sharp rise in fuel prices linked to tensions involving...

Sunday, May 3, 2026

U.S. Approves $8.6 Billion Arms Sales to Middle East, Bypassing Congress

The United States has approved arms sales worth $8.6 billion to its Middle Eastern allies, bypassing congressional review requirements. The approved deals include Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab...

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Attack on Christians in Israel Condemned by France

France has expressed concern and condemnation over recent attacks on Christians in Israel. The country’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, stated that such “anti-Christian acts” in the Holy Land are unacceptable...

Saturday, May 2, 2026

US Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Immigration Detention Policy

A US federal appeals court has struck down a key Trump administration immigration policy that required most detained migrants to be held without bond hearings, calling the government’s interpretation of...

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

UAE Announces Withdrawal from OPEC

The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), ending nearly 60 years of membership in the oil-producing alliance. The...

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Iran Asked US to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is facing a difficult situation and has requested Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible, according to Anadolu...

Tuesday, April 28, 2026