Agencies Warn of Major Disaster as Oil Slick From Tanker Hits Oman Coast
On August 12 2026 Oman's Environment Authority confirmed that a vast oil slick from a sanctioned tanker grounded in June…
Palestinian Prisoners Society Reports 40 Journalists Held in Israeli Custody
The Palestinian Prisoners Society said Wednesday that Israeli authorities are holding 40 Palestinian journalists in custody including five women while…
Jordanian Border Guards Apprehend Five After Foiled Illegal Crossing on Northern Frontier
Jordanian Border Guard units foiled an attempt by five people to illegally cross the northern border on Wednesday, according to…
Lebanese Parliament Approves Sweeping Amnesty Law Reducing Certain Prison Terms
Lebanon's parliament approved a general amnesty bill on Wednesday that grants broad clemency and reduces sentences for thousands of prisoners…
GCC Secretary-General Reviews Joint Action Plan With Egyptian Foreign Minister
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in El Alamein on August 11 to discuss bilateral…
Inc Arabia Recognises Qatar-Based Women for Business and Innovation Leadership
Inc. Arabia named several women advancing Qatar's technology, entrepreneurship and tourism sectors to its expanded Women of Influence 2026 list…
Syrian Court Sentences Ousted Assad to Death in Absentia for War Crimes
A Damascus court sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on Tuesday after convicting him of premeditated murder,…
Inc Arabia Expands 2026 Women of Influence List to Spotlight 60 MENA Leaders
Inc Arabia on Tuesday unveiled its 2026 Women of Influence list honoring 60 female business leaders across the MENA region…
Damascus Court Convicts Ousted Leader al-Assad of Atrocities and Imposes Death Penalty
The Damascus Fourth Criminal Court sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia along with several former regime officials on August…
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