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Casualties mount as Israeli troops continue firing on Gazans seeking aid

JERUSALEM (CNN) - Palestinians on their way to  Israeli Tanks fire on Gazans seeking aid, 32 killed, over 200 injured

GAZA - At least 32 Palestinians were killed and more than 200 wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on crowds waiting for food at two separate aid distribution points in Gaza on Sunday, according to reports from local authorities and eyewitnesses.

UAE President, Sultan of Oman exchange Eid Al Adha greetings

ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2025 (WAM) - UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman exchanged greetings during a phone call ahead of the upcoming Eid Al Adha.

During the call, the two leaders extended their heartfelt wishes for good health and happiness to all, praying that the occasion brings continued prosperity and blessings to the p

UAE Ambassador presents copy of credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs ofOman

MUSCAT, 3rd June, 2025 (WAM) -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum presented a copy of his credentials as UAE Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman to Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman.

Al Maktoum conveyed the greetings of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Al Busaidi, along with his wishes for further progress

China is building a power triangle to change the world

A recent summit between Beijing, ASEAN, and the Gulf Cooperation Council shows the potential future of Asia

The final week of May marked a significant political development with the potential to reshape Asia's geopolitical landscape. Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, hosted the inaugural summit involving China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Gulf Cooperation Coun

Al Marar leads UAE delegation to 164th session of GCC Ministerial Council Meeting

KUWAIT, 3rd June, 2025 (WAM) -- Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation to the 164th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council Meeting, held in the State of Kuwait.

The session concluded with a final statement outlining recent updates on joint GCC initiatives, regional and global political developments, and the GCC's position on files of mutual interest. It also

US launches new probe into Indias Adani over Iran trade WSJ

The DOJ is investigating the conglomerate for allegedly buying petrochemical products from the sanctioned country

The US Department of Justice has launched a new investigation into Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, alleging potential violations of US sanctions on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

The probe focuses on alleged imports of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in

KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-GCC-SESSION-GAZA TRUCE

(250603) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2025 shows a scene of the 164th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council held in Kuwait City, Kuwait. GCC foreign ministers on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, backed Syrian sovereignty, and addressed regional security concerns, including Iran's nuclear program. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Iconic toy retailer Hamleys opens in Kuwait, 9th store in Gulf

Kuwait City [Kuwait], June 2 (ANI): Kuwait welcomed the world's finest toy store as Hamleys launched a spectacular 1170 square meter store at The Avenues mall.

Opened on May 31, this landmark destination brings Hamleys' signature magic to life. Located in Kuwait's largest and most prestigious lifestyle destination, The Avenues spans over 1.3 million square meters and features more than 1,000 stores across 12 them

UAE participates in Ministerial Meeting of GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee

KUWAIT, 1st June, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE has taken part in the 123rd Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, held today in Kuwait, bringing together the Ministers of Finance of the GCC member states.

Led by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, the UAE delegation featured Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of the

Oman minister presented US nuke deal proposal, will respond: Iran Foreign Minister Araqchi

Tehran [Iran], June 1 (ANI): Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi has announced that his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi to Tehran, during his visit to Tehran, has presented the elements of the US proposal to Iran for a nuclear deal between the two countries, state media reported.

'My dear brother @badralbusaidi, distinguished Foreign Minister of Oman, paid a short visit to Tehran today to present elements of

OPEC+ countries agree production adjustment of 411,000 barrels per day in July 2025

Vienna [Austria], May 31 (ANI/ WAM): The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on May 31 to review global market conditions and outlook.

In view of a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals, as reflected in the low oil i

ALECGS participates in 14th Board of Trustees meeting in Oman

MUSCAT, 30th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Arabic Language Educational Centre for the Gulf States (ALECGS), a body under the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS), concluded its participation in the 14th Board of Trustees meeting, held in Muscat as part of the 2025-2026 session.

The meeting was chaired by Sulaiman bin Hamoud Al Harrasi, Advisor to the Minister of Education in Oman and Chair of the Board o

ADNOC Drilling partners with SLB in Kuwait, Oman land drilling rigs business

ABU DHABI, 29th May, 2025 (WAM) -- ADNOC Drilling Company announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in SLB's land drilling rigs business in Kuwait and Oman, comprising eight fully operational land rigs under contract with the respective national oil companies (NOCs) of both countries.

Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, ADNOC Drilling CEO, said, "This acquisition is a natural next step in

Hamdan bin Mohammed to embark on official visit to Oman leading high level delegation

DUBAI ,25th May, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, is set to begin an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman tomorrow, leading a high-level delegation.

During the visit, H.H. will meet with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman, and hold discussions with senior Omani officials aimed a