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Trump says Russia plague death unlikely linked to bioweapon
ALBAWABA- US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that American officials do not believe the death of a laboratory worker in Russia is linked to a biological weapon, while calling for greater transparency from Moscow
Two killed, 28 injured in Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport
ALBAWABA- Two people were killed and 28 others were injured after a Houthi attack targeted Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said Wednesday, as the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis entered a new phase of escalation
Former German spy chief held on suspected treason and espionage
ALBAWABA- A German federal judge on Wednesday ordered former intelligence chief August Hanning to remain in pre-trial detention after prosecutors accused the 80-year-old of treasonous espionage, obtaining state secrets, attempted treason and other intelligence-related offences
Sydney Sweeney faces backlash over SYRN nudity after Novig ad controversy
ALBAWABA - Sydney Sweeney is facing another wave of online criticism after promoting her latest SYRN lingerie collection with a provocative “Send Nudes” campaign, just weeks after her controversial Novig advertisement sparked backlash over its use of nudity
Mercan Köşk to end with episode 7: When is the finale?
ALBAWABA - ATV’s new drama Mercan Köşk will reportedly come to an early end with its seventh episode after failing to meet expectations in the ratings
Intelligence sources: Iran recruits African tribes to control Bab al-Mandab
ALBAWABA - Highly informed intelligence sources uncovered that Iran is planning a "terror" operation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait with the help of local African tribes
Discord suffers major data breach leaking 275,000 emails
ALBAWABA - Discord suffered another major data breach involving a server protection service called Double Counter, which leaked about 275,000 unique email addresses
Video: Policeman accused of sexually assaulting young girl in France
France recently witnessed nationwide student-led protests over school conditions and low funding. One video flooding social media sparked out
Zendaya accused of insulting Brigitte Macron
ALBAWABA - American star Zendaya was heavily attacked on social media after a behavior that was dubbed as an insult to France's First Lady Brigitte Macron
Trump announces building the largest new shipyard for $6.6 billion
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington will be constructing the country’s largest new shipyard in the U.S. at Sparrows Point in Mar
Christa Pike is 'conscious and talking' after failed execution
ALBAWABA - American death row inmate Christa Pike is "conscious and speaking" after surviving a failed execution attempt in Tennessee last Wednesday, according to her lawyers
Video: Naval drone strikes tanker off Russia's Sochi
ALBAWABA - A naval drone struck a Liberian-flagged oil tanker off the city of Sochi in Russia, causing a massive blaze, The Guardian reported Wednesday
Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery catches fire, operations halted
ALBAWABA - Venezuela halted operations at the Cardon oil refinery, the country's second-largest field with a capacity of 310,000 barrels per day, after a fire sparked by a ruptured natural gas line, according to state-run oil company PDVSA
Saint Levant admits he does not have a voice as Haifa Wehbe story revealed
ALBAWABA - Palestinian-Algerian artist Saint Levant, whose real name is Marwan Abdelhamid, has sparked discussion after making a candid admission about his voice and explaining what he believes truly defines his music
Saudi strikes intensify across Yemen as fighting escalates on multiple fronts
ALBAWABA- Saudi-led coalition aircraft carried out strikes on multiple areas of Yemen on Tuesday as fighting intensified across several fronts, with the Houthis reporting 66 air and missile attacks over the previous 24 hours and Saudi Arabia confirming strikes against Houthi ballistic-missile infrastructure in Sana’a and Sa'dah
France school protests intensify as 488 detained and 43 police injured
ALBAWABA- At least 488 people were detained and 43 police and gendarmes were injured during nationwide protests in France on Tuesday, as a growing student-led movement over deteriorating school conditions entered its most intense day since it began in September
Syrian president meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh amid regional tensions
ALBAWABA- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday during a brief official visit focused on bilateral relations and regional developments
France conducts first sea launch of upgraded M51.3 nuclear missile
ALBAWABA- France has conducted the first sea launch of its upgraded M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine Le Vigilant, in a test witnessed by President Emmanuel Macron off the coast of Brittany
US and Iran still talking, Qatar says
ALBAWABA - Mediator Qatar has said that the U.S. and Iran are still in active talks to end the war which has dragged on and off with varying degrees of intensity for seven months
Video: Knife attack kills 1 student at a school in Turkey
ALBAWABA - At least one student was killed in a knife attack at a school in Istanbul, Turkey.A teenage girl stabbed colleagues at the Sheikh Shamil Imam Hatip Middle School in Istanbul's Başakşehir district in Istanbul on Tuesday, the education minister revealed in remarks carried by local media
Assassination attempt on Israeli crime boss
ALBAWABA - A car bomb went off on Meir Feinstein Street in Israel on Tuesday morning, the explosion seriously injured Israeli crime figure Itzik Bar Mocha and his son
Is Cemre Baysel leaving Güller ve Günahlar?
ALBAWABA - Unconfirmed reports emerged on social media in the past few hours that Turkish star Cemre Baysel is separating "Güller ve Günahlar" series
Trump says Canada imposed 'secret tariffs' that only he knew about
ALBAWABA - Before heading off to a rally in Nebraska, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House that Canada imposed 'secret tariffs' on the U
Tanker attack off Oman injures 12 people
At least 12 crew were injured after an attack on a tanker off Oman, India announced on Tuesday.India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that
UK to expel Israeli diplomats over East Jerusalem consulate closure
ALBAWABA - Britain is implementing a one-for-one expulsion strategy, promising to expel one Israeli diplomat for each British diplomat expelled from the British consulate in East Jerusalem
Boycott calls erupt for Andrea Bocelli's concert in Petra, Jordan
ALBAWABA - Pro-Palestine and human rights activists in Jordan are calling for the boycott of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's upcoming concert in Petra over his history and strong ties with Israel
Soaring diesel drives 16 trucking companies to bankruptcy
ALBAWABA - In just 30 days, 16 trucking companies declared bankruptcy due to record diesel prices in the U
New shocking secrets leaked about Flydubai's Omani co-pilot
ALBAWABA - The incident on board the UAE's Flydubai plane remains center stage of attention across social media platforms after the start of the investigation into the Omani co-pilot who attacked the flight's main pilot
New secrets leaked about Flydubai's Omani co-pilot
ALBAWABA - The incident on board the UAE's Flydubai plane remains center stage of attention across social media platforms after the start of the investigation into the Omani co-pilot who attacked the flight's main pilot
Browser GTA 5 goes viral, playable without 100GB download
ALBAWABA - A new website took the internet by storm after letting gamers play GTA 5 in their browser for free using leaked source code and compressed 700MB of assets
Israel: Hamas is planning new attacks on October 7
ALBAWABA - Tomorrow is the third anniversary of the October 7 attack launched by Hamas against Israel, in which the Palestinian group took 251 people hostage in the Gaza Strip in 2023
Trump on Iran: Let them take out LA and San Diego, it's a 'small price to pay'
ALBAWABA - Speaking on war and high prices at a Nebraska rally, U.S. President Donald Trump stirred debate after saying to let Iran take out Los Angeles and San Diego since it's a "very small price to pay" for keeping the world and America safe
Houthis claim hitting Riyadh airport, oil refinery in Saudi Arabia
ALBAWABA - Yemen's Houthi group claimed on October 5 that they had targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia
Halit Özgür Sarı and Özge Yağız reunite for Go Türkiye mini-series
ALBAWABA - Halit Özgür Sarı and Özge Yağız are coming together again on screen, this time for a new mini-series designed to showcase the history and beauty of Çanakkale
Fourth tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
ALBAWABA- A commercial tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire in its engine room, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey activate collective defence pact
ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have moved to put their newly established Makkah Joint Defence Agreement into practical operation, following an emergency meeting of the alliance’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh on Monday amid escalating Houthi attacks and a major intensification of fighting in Yemen
Houthis warn airlines against Saudi airspace as Yemen fighting intensifies
ALBAWABA- Yemen’s Houthi group on Monday warned international airlines against operating in Saudi Arabian airspace, declaring the kingdom’s skies unsafe and saying they would become a “theater of operations” for its armed forces amid a sharp escalation in fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces
32 feared dead in Nigerian military aircraft crash
ALBAWABA- All 32 people aboard a Nigerian military aircraft are feared dead after it crashed in southwestern Nigeria on Monday, although authorities had not officially confirmed any fatalities as search-and-rescue operations continued
Britain says Fairford airbase is 'safe'
ALBAWABA - The U.S. has withdrawn their B-1 bombers from a British airbase due to "new threats" while Britain insists the site is safe
100 Saudi fighter jets supported Yemeni offensive
ALBAWABA - The Saudi-led military coalition announced that it participated in Yemen’s government forces’ newest campaign against the Houthi militia – using 100 fighter jets to provide support and cover
France: 15-year-old school protester's hand blown off by police grenade
ALBAWABA - A 15-year-old student, who joined school protests in France, has had their hand blown off while catching a police grenade, AFP reported Monday, citing authorities and police sources
How will 'Hob ala Waraq' end based on the Turkish version?
ALBAWABA - The Arabic series "Hob ala Waraq" [Love on Paper] is approaching its final episode within two weeks, as fans question what the end of the series will be
Germany pledges $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine
ALBAWABA - Following Merz’s unofficial visit to Ukraine on Oct. 4, Germany announced that it is preparing a new $1
Video: Turkish company launches bulletproof school backpacks
ALBAWABA - A Turkish company recently went viral on social media after launching bulletproof school backpacks to protect students following several school shooting incidents across the country
Senior commander: Iran will target all US bases and vessels
ALBAWABA - A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened the United States that Iran is ready to strike all U
Data breach in Denmark leaks personal data of 8.8 million
ALBAWABA - Names, addresses and personal identification numbers belonging to about 8.8 million people registered in Denmark’s central population database have been compromised
Yemeni armed forces claim taking control of Bab al-Mandab
ALBAWABA - Yemeni government forces said in a statement on Monday that they have succeeded in regaining control of Bab al-Mandab from the Houthi group
Yemeni forces launch 'decisive military operation' against Houthis
ALBAWABA - The Yemeni government announced Monday that its forces launched a "decisive military operation" against the Houthi group
Oil exports exceed pre Iran war levels
ALBAWABA - Oil coming from the Middle East surpassed its pre-Iran war levels last week even with Hormuz closure, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler
Spain's Pedro Sanchez dissolves parliament, calls for early elections
ALBAWABA - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez dissolved parliament on Monday and called for early elections in November
Who is Wanying Zhang? FBI arrests Chinese agent spying on Taiwan
ALBAWABA - A California woman known as Heather was arrested by the FBI at Los Angeles International Airport before leaving for China
Fears of suspected plague outbreak in Russia, after lab worker's death
ALBAWABA - About 200 people were placed under medical observation (lockdown) in Siberia’s Irkutsk region after a laboratory worker died from plague, health authorities in the region said FridayRussia's head of the neighboring republic of Buryatia, Alexei Tsydenov, confirmed the lab worker's death, saying it was caused by an unspecified form of plague
Thirty Years Later: What Multinationals Still Misunderstand About the Gulf
By Dr. Gil FeilerNearly thirty years ago, I was asked to examine how multinational companies were changing their strategies in the Middle East and North Africa
"18 Days in Heaven With Jesus": YouTuber describes encounter after near-fatal crash
ALBAWABA - After sharing an incredible near-death experience in which he claims to have visited Heaven and met Jesus while asleep for eighteen days after a catastrophic accident, Christian YouTuber Gabe Poirot has gained fresh attention
"UK Iran-Linked Plot": US pulls B-1 bombers from Britain
ALBAWABA - Due to increased security concerns over an alleged plot to attack the strategically significant airbase, the United States has removed all B-1 Lancer bombers stationed at RAF Fairford in Britain
Alp Navruz first look as Sultan Melikşah in Altın Çağ: Nizamülmülk
ALBAWABA - Alp Navruz has finally appeared in his highly anticipated role as Sultan Melikşah in Altın Çağ: Nizamülmülk, giving viewers their first glimpse of the actor in the ambitious new period drama prepared for tabii
Yemen announces battle to end Houthi control and restore the state
ALBAWABA - The internationally recognized government of Yemen has declared the beginning of a significant military operation to retake areas under Houthi control and reinstate state authority throughout the nation
"Call Him": Trump posts Tom Cotton's number in daylight saving feud
ALBAWABA - US President Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Republican Senator Tom Cotton by disclosing Cotton's phone number in public and encouraging voters to put pressure on him regarding a bill that would establish daylight saving time permanently
Angelina Jolie shares Gaza destruction images and calls for urgent aid
ALBAWABA - Angelina Jolie has drawn fresh attention to the devastation in Gaza, sharing before-and-after satellite images while calling for urgent humanitarian assistance as winter approaches
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director fought for physical game release
ALBAWABA - As Sony aims to end physical PlayStation games in 2028, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director Naoki Hamaguchi explained in a Radio Times Gaming interview that he fought to ensure the upcoming sequel to the beloved series is getting a physical disc release
US Marine arrested for murder in Japan
ALBAWABA - A Marine stationed on the Japanese island of Okinawa has been arrested for the murder of a Japanese woman, Japanese police said on Sunday
Ukraine developing ballistic missile capable of reaching Moscow
ALBAWABA - Zelenskyy, in an interview with Reuters, stated that Ukraine has been developing an FP-9 ballistic missile which will be capable of reaching Moscow, adding that the missile will be ready by fall
Netanyahu accused of being pro-Palestine by Israeli opposition
ALBAWABA - As the date of the Israeli elections, held on Oct. 27, inches closer, Netanyahu’s fiercest right-wing rival, Avigdor Liberman, accuses the Prime Minister of being pro-Palestine
EVs outsell gas and diesel cars in Europe for the first time
ALBAWABA - August 2026 marks the first month in which EVs outsell gas and diesel cars in Europe for the first time ever amid high oil prices and government incentives
US aircraft carrier, thousands of troops sent to the Middle East
ALBAWABA - The Pentagon has officially declared that it will be sending a third aircraft-carrier strike group and an additional Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East as President Donald Trump threatened renewed Iran strikes ahead of midterms
Trump boasts of 'highest IQ in the world' and 'winning too much' at Ohio Rally
ALBAWABA - During a Republican rally in Ohio for candidates Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy, U.S. President Donald Trump boasted that he's a "high-IQ person," adding that he is "among the highest IQs anywhere in the world
One call, three vans: Mystery deepens around RAF Fairford incident
ALBAWABA - A significant counterterrorism response and fresh concerns about potential Iranian participation were sparked by an enigmatic emergency call from a convoy of three white trucks approaching RAF Fairford, a British military site used by US forces
Two lethal doses fail to kill death row inmate, Tennessee prisons chief resigns
ALBAWABA - The head of Tennessee's prisons is resigning after the state failed to put death row inmate Christa Pike to death despite giving her two fatal dosages in an event that left her hospitalized and comatose
Eşref Tek begins filming November 1 with Çağatay Ulusoy and Görkem Sevindik
ALBAWABA - The story of Eşref is set to continue in a new direction as Eşref Tek, the upcoming digital series starring Çağatay Ulusoy and Görkem Sevindik, prepares to begin filming
US and Russia negotiating oil deal worth billions
ALBAWABA - The deal is part of ongoing negotiations between the two countries to end the Ukraine war which has dragged on for more than four years since Russia’s invasion in 2022
From FBI breach to arrest in Jordan: Suspected ShinyHunters member detained
ALBAWABA - Jordan Arrests Suspected ShinyHunters Hacker Following FBI Cyber Breach Following an alleged cyber breach that targeted the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Jordanian officials have detained a man suspected of being a member of the infamous ShinyHunters hacking organization
Doctor Food released on bail: What happens next in the drug case?
ALBAWABA - George Hanna Dib, better known as “ Doctor Food,” has been released on bail in the case filed against him by his former wife, while another major legal battle involving a drug case is still hanging over him
Revenge turns deadly: Gunman opens fire outside Iranian courthouse
ALBAWABA - One person was killed and four people were injured in a shooting outside a courthouse on Saturday in the northwest Iranian city of Mahabad
Kylie Jenner goes fully nude in Khy campaign, faces online backlash
ALBAWABA - Kylie Jenner goes nude in Khy campaign, sparking a heated online debate.Kylie Jenner has once again pushed the boundaries of celebrity fashion advertising, posing completely nude in a provocative campaign designed to promote her latest Khy collaboration
Çirkin Series ends with episode 11: When is the finale?
ALBAWABA - Another Turkish series has reached an early finale decision only weeks into the new broadcasting season
"We Will Pray in Jerusalem": Senior IRGC figure sends message to Israel from Lebanon
ALBAWABA - During a high-profile visit to Lebanon, Hossein Yekta, a senior member of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, sent a defiant message to Israel, saying that his side would eventually pray in Jerusalem
US gets its hands on alleged Iranian hacker in rare extradition
ALBAWABA - According to CNN, an Iranian-Turkish dual national was extradited from Montenegro to the US to face charges related to an alleged years-long cyber operation that targeted US government agencies, universities, and tech firms
Diddy faces new prison trouble after lifestyle report
ALBAWABA - Sean Diddy Combs’ life behind bars is facing fresh scrutiny after a new report described an unusually comfortable lifestyle inside the federal prison where he is serving his sentence
Ken Urker found dead at 34: What happened to Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner?
ALBAWABA - Ken Urker, the longtime partner and former fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the father of her daughter, has died at 34 after being found unresponsive inside his Louisiana home
Trump white House puts eye-watering $49 Trillion price tag on socialist agenda
ALBAWABA - The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed programs could increase US government deficits by almost $49 trillion over the next ten years, according to a new White House economic assessment, intensifying the political fight over socialism ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude
ALBAWABA - On Friday, G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel over the next four months to ease demand and relax energy prices
Fairford Plot: Has Britain just found Its first Iran link?
ALBAWABA - British counterterrorism police have arrested a dual British-Iranian national as investigators examine possible foreign state involvement in a suspected plot near RAF Fairford, a military base used by US forces in operations against Iran
Şapkacı Kadınlar: Pınar Deniz and Selahattin Paşalı head to Cannes
ALBAWABA - Pınar Deniz and Selahattin Paşalı are preparing to introduce their highly anticipated new series Şapkacı Kadınlar to international television buyers in Cannes
Serenay Sarıkaya rumored to join Çağatay Ulusoy in Eşref Tek
ALBAWABA - Serenay Sarıkaya could be heading back to the screen with Çağatay Ulusoy, as new reports have linked the actress to Eşref Tek, the upcoming Prime Video project connected to the hit series Eşref Rüya
Zara bows to Israeli backlash, pulls controversial Halloween "Concentration Camp"
ALBAWABA - Spanish fashion company Zara has pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its online stores in the face of a storm of protest led by Israeli journalists and campaigners who argued the outfit resembled the uniform worn by prisoners in Nazi concentration camps
From October 7 to FZ1073: Netanyahu's new security narrative meets ridicule
ALBAWABA - A Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX plummeted over 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds in a severe cockpit incident on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv
Iran targets three UAE-linked tankers in Strait of Hormuz
ALBAWABA- Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said three UAE-linked oil tankers were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz after being placed on its list of non-compliant vessels, in the latest escalation affecting commercial shipping through the strategic waterway
Ethiopia-Eritrea diplomatic ties severed amid renewed Tigray fighting
ALBAWABA- Eritrea announced on Thursday that it was severing diplomatic ties with Ethiopia, hours after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats amid rapidly escalating tensions and renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia
Emirates flight diverted to Frankfurt over passenger medical emergency
ALBAWABA- Emirates flight EK31 from Dubai to London Heathrow was diverted to Frankfurt on Thursday, after a passenger suffered a medical emergency during the flight
Houthi attack on Medina power station escalates Saudi-Yemen tensions
ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthi movement of carrying out a drone attack on a power distribution station in Medina on September 29, as fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces intensified across Taiz and other front lines
France vs Italy possible lineups - UEFA Nations League 2026-27
Football fans are getting ready to watch the clash between France and Italy at the Stade de France on matchday three of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League
EU diesel hits record 2.24 euros per liter
ALBAWABA - Average diesel price in the EU reached a record 2.24 euros per liter, equivalent to $9.60 per U
What will happen to Afra Saraçoğlu after reported positive drug test?
ALBAWABA - Afra Saraçoğlu is facing a new development in the Turkish celebrity drug investigation after reports said cocaine was detected in a hair sample taken from the actress
Trump: I may annihilate Iran after midterm elections
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a statement on Thursday that he is able to "annihilate" the Islamic Republic of Iran
Andy Burnham opens possibility of UK rejoining EU
ALBAWABA - UK’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in a Radio 4 interview that he is “considering all options” and that Britain could “go all the way” in rejoining the EU
Eşref Rüya returns: Major cast changes shock fans
ALBAWABA - Fans of Eşref Rüya have received a major surprise just months after the series ended. TİMS&B Productions unveiled a new project titled "Eşref Tek"
Hegseth appoints Musk to future warfare taskforce
ALBAWABA - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that Elon Musk will be a part of and co-lead a new U
US expels Iranian delegation from New York, Tehran responds to report
ALBAWABA - Axios reported on Thursday that the Iranian delegation, which visited New York in September to attend the UN General Assembly, was expelled by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Video captures moment Russian drone striking school in Ukraine
ALBAWABA - A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv on Thursday morning, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky posted aftermath footage of the building
Chess legend Kasparov warned of Russian assassination attempt
ALBAWABA - Chess legend and outspoken Putin critic Garry Kasparov was told by Western intelligence services that his life was in danger, urged to take security precautions
Fire erupts at Nelson Mandela high school in France's Nantes Island
ALBAWABA - A massive blaze occurred at the Nelson Mandela high school on the Île de Nantes in France on Thursday, Oct
South Korea invests $200 billion into US energy
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that up to $200 billion will be invested into the U
Was Iran behind Flydubai incident? Netanyahu answers
ALBAWABA - Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a statement Thursday that four passengers who were on the Fly Dubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday will receive "heroism" awards, Israeli media reported Thursday
Who are Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatmon? 2 arrested on arson charges
ALBAWABA - Two people, 21-year-old Dakota Harper and 22-year-old Felicity Eatmon, were recently charged with arson following a fire that destroyed an abandoned house in Charleston, West Virginia
Christa Pike hospitalized after surviving two lethal doses
ALBAWABA - Christa Gail Pike survived the death penalty despite being given two doses of a lethal drug over a murder she committed in 1995, when she was 18
7 killed, 4 wounded in armed attack on workers’ vehicle in Syria’s Homs countryside
ALBAWABA- At least seven people were killed and four others wounded after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a vehicle carrying engineers and workers near Masyaf Bridge in the Homs countryside, Syrian authorities and local media reported
Afra Saraçoğlu drug test revealed: Does she use drugs?
ALBAWABA - Afra Saraçoğlu’s reported drug test result has emerged as part of the ongoing investigation involving several well-known names in Türkiye, with reports stating that cocaine was detected in a hair sample taken from the actress
UK sees strong indications of Iranian role in RAF Fairford security incident
ALBAWABA- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday that there are “strong indications” Iran played a part in a serious security incident near RAF Fairford, a U
Saudi Arabia denies Israeli military planes access after Flydubai emergency landing
ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia refused an Israeli request to allow military aircraft into its airspace to collect passengers stranded at Tabuk Airport after a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing following a violent cockpit incident, Israeli sources said
Saudi crown prince: Mecca Defence Alliance strengthens regional security
ALBAWABA- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has said the newly established Mecca Defence Alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan is intended to strengthen regional security and stability, as Riyadh faces an escalation in Houthi attacks linked to the wider confrontation involving Iran and growing insecurity across the Gulf and Red Sea
Iran: Explosion reported near police station in Zahedan city
ALBAWABA -A blast was reported near a police station in the city of Zahedan, Iranian media reported Wednesday
Zelenskyy visiting frontline troops
ALBAWABA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited frontline troops near Lyman, a war-torn town in eastern Ukraine
McDonald's using AI to "dynamically" price its burgers
ALBAWABA - McDonald’s has instituted a new AI driven algorithm that estimates "customer willingness to pay" at each location
Initial reports: Second Dubai-Tel Aviv plane redirects
ALBAWABA - New reports suggest that another plane heading from the UAE to Israel was redirected for an unknown reason
Hegseth firing 20% of US generals and admirals
ALBAWABA - U.S. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20 percent cut to admiral and general slots at the Pentagon, two officials confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday
US sends new proposal to Iran: Major points and conditions
ALBAWABA - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his team held a meeting with Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday evening and received a new suggestion sent by the United States to end the war, an official familiar with the Iran-U
Impeachment possibility grows as Trump runs ads with $20m of taxpayer funds
ALBAWABA - The Trump administration ran three ads with funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to The Wall Street Journal, while Democrats condemned the ads as illegal propaganda and “an impeachable offense
Remedy avoided 'yellow paint' guides on purpose, Control Resonant director says
ALBAWABA - Following Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine, guidelines in games became a major debate in the gaming community
US airline CEO trashes Musk: "It's All True What They Say About Him"
ALBAWABA - The argument between the CEOs started over Musk’s Starlink which US airlines are adopting at a rapid pace for their inflight internet; all with the exception of Delta Airlines which refuses to do business with Elon Musk
US forces complete full withdrawal from Iraq after 20 years
ALBAWABA - After two decades, the American forces and coalition completed their last withdrawal from Iraq on Wednesday, according to Kurdistan 24
Mexico WhatsApp black market: From weapons to tigers
ALBAWABA - An investigation was recently launched into a WhatsApp group with a whopping 200 members that was operating as a black market, offering illegal items and services for sale, including weapons, ammunition, vehicles, military service cards, signal jammers, and a white tiger cub
Dubai-Tel Aviv flight carrying 150 redirects after emergency
A Fly Dubai flight heading from Dubai to Tel Aviv was redirected after a security emergency, Israeli media reported.Flydubai plane, which exp
'The Sacrifice for Iran': IRGC trains women on using weapons and drones
ALBAWABA - The Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) launched a huge Janfada campaign [Janfada means sacrifice for Iran] earlier to train women in several military aspects, Mehr news agency reported Wednesday
Somali pirates kill five crew members before Puntland forces free tanker
ALBAWABA- Somali pirates killed five crew members aboard the hijacked MT Honour 25 before Puntland security forces rescued the Palau-flagged tanker, authorities said Tuesday, in the deadliest reported piracy incident involving Somali waters in more than a decade
Trump announces US officially renames AI “super intelligence”
ALBAWABA- US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will officially rename artificial intelligence (AI) “super intelligence” (SI), saying he would sign an executive order formalizing the change in federal government usage
Saudi crown prince meets UAE vice president in Riyadh
ALBAWABA- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Riyadh on Tuesday, in a high-level meeting that comes amid renewed Houthi advances in Yemen, tensions between the two Gulf allies and growing regional uncertainty over Iran
Morocco appoints first woman prime minister after election victory
ALBAWABA- King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Tuesday appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of government, making her the first woman to hold the position in the kingdom’s history
Kylie Jenner topless photos spark backlash over social media standards
ALBAWABA - Kylie Jenner topless Vanity Fair photos have sparked fresh social media debate.Kylie Jenner is going for a striking appearance as the cover girl of the Vanity Fair spring issue, featuring in a collection of high-fashion and avant-garde styles
Printable clothes cool the wearer and generate electricity
ALBAWABA - Researchers in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois have created a printable textile that can cool, detect movement, and generate electricity without external systems or multiple layers
Meta's Muse gave user's address to Facebook Marketplace buyer
ALBAWABA - The latest in AI mishaps comes from Meta’s Muse AI, which gave out a user’s address to a Facebook Marketplace buyer who showed up at his house
A blast from the past! Destroy any website with a stickman
A new website took the internet by storm for taking users back to the era of Flash games and Windows XP applications. “Destroy Any Website” b
Jackie Chan is fine: Fake '1954-2026' death post gets over 3 million views
ALBAWABA - In the past few days, many posts emerged on social media showing a photo of legendary Hong Kong action actor Jackie Chan in black and white, along with his birth year 1954, followed by a dash and 2026, allegedly claiming the star passed away
Spain vs Croatia possible lineups - UEFA Nations League 2026-27
Football fans will be waiting today to watch the highly anticipated match between Spain and Croatia at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium on matchday two of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League
Slovakia school attack kills 1, leaves 2 others injured
ALBAWABA - At least one person was killed and two others were injured in an attack inside a school in Slovakia, emergency workers announced Tuesday
Slovakia school attack kills a teacher, injures 2 others
ALBAWABA - At least one person was killed, and two others were injured in an attack inside a school in Slovakia, emergency workers announced Tuesday
Trump lifts fuel economy restrictions on automakers
The U.S. Department of Transportation has finalized a Trump resolution to loosen fuel economy and emission standards.The DoT described the mo
Syrian pipeline sabotaged halting gas flow
A gas pipeline was sabotaged by an explosion in east Syria leading to the stop of the flow of gas into regional power stations.The incident c
Tunisian 15-year-old girl gang raped by 11 men, ends up in intensive care
ALBAWABA - Tunisians were angered after the latest incident involving the rape of a minor at the hands of 11 men after she was lured by her teenage female friend
Iranian network of "oil trustees" bypasses US sanctions
ALBAWABA - Iran has been handing millions of barrels of oil to private traders causing a parallel economy worth billions to spring up; these "oil trustees", however, owe billions in unpaid revenues while they receive new shipments on credit, according to leaked documents
US to release Iran frozen funds, ease sanctions: Trump disputes Axios report
ALBAWABA - On Monday, Axios released a report citing American officials who said that U.S. President Donald Trump offered to release Tehran's frozen funds and is willing to ease sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran
Influencer Vadym Oleynik abuses turtle on video in Oman
ALBAWABA - Ukrainian fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik was recently met with widespread criticism after posting a video of himself allegedly abusing a turtle in Oman by attempting to ride it while carrying another baby turtle in his hand
Bizarre videos from Paris Fashion Week spark controversy
ALBAWABA - Clips that emerged from the 2026 Paris Fashion Week have ignited controversy and sparked buzz on the internet not only because of the brands' unusual designs but also because of attendees' outlook
Araghchi: Iran sends 'peaceful solution', Washington to respond today
ALBAWABA - Iran has put forward ideas to reach an agreement or a "peaceful solution" with the United States through Qatari mediators and is awaiting a final response from Washington, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday (U
Netherlands summons Israeli ambassador over diplomatic row
ALBAWABA- The Dutch government has summoned Israel’s ambassador to protest Israel’s decision to revoke the diplomatic status of Dutch representatives accredited to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, further escalating a growing dispute between the two countries
Fidan in Abu Dhabi as Saudi-UAE talks follow Netanyahu visit
ALBAWABA- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Monday, a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with the Emirati President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Five UK men released on bail after suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford
ALBAWABA- Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have been released on police bail as counterterrorism investigators examine a suspected plot involving the U
US completes military withdrawal from Iraq two days ahead of deadline
ALBAWABA- The United States has completed the withdrawal of its military forces from Iraq, including combat troops and logistical support personnel, an Iraqi government official said Monday, two days ahead of the previously agreed September 30 deadline
Thieves steal Nvidia trucks filled with sand
ALBAWABA - Thieves set out to steal trailer trucks marked with the Nvidia logo expecting a haul of valuable electronics; found 18 tons of sand, instead
Turkish comedian went on trial for insulting Erdogan
ALBAWABA - Popular Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas went on trial on Monday for what the court alleged to be insults aimed at Turkey’s long-time president Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Video of child sexual exploitation in Sweida angers Syrians
A video from Sweida displaying child sexual exploitation caused panic and anger regarding where the situation is going in Syria. The footage,
Not $400 million: Kojima is getting less money from Xbox than Sony for Physint
ALBAWABA - Following Sony's controversial decision to drop Hideo Kojima's Physint, industry insiders revealed that the Japanese game designer might be working with Microsoft on a tighter budget, in contrast to his previous deal with PlayStation
Africa's richest man funds $660m pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti
ALBAWABA - African billionaire from Nigeria, Aliko Dangote, is taking part in funding a fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti worth $660 million
Belgium vs France possible lineups - UEFA Nations League 2026-27
Belgium are getting ready to host France today at the Stade Roi Baudouin on matchday two of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League.Belgium come into this match
Iran submits complaint to UN over US flight restrictions
ALBAWABA - The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, Abouzar Shiroudi, announced on Monday that Tehran has submitted a complaint to the United Nations aviation watchdog against the United States for imposing sanctions on the country's airlines
IRGC and Houthi linked group behind Saudi East-West pipeline attack
ALBAWABA - In an exclusive report by The New Arab, three Iraqi officials have said that the investigation into the attack – which launched from Iraq – is close to concluding with ‘interesting’ revelations
Limited copies of iPhone 18 is on sale in Gaza for shocking price
ALBAWABA - Despite the war that tore through the Palestinian enclave, the release of the newest copy of the iPhone series for sale in the Gaza Strip left many people stunned
Limited copies of iPhone 18 are on sale in Gaza at shocking price
ALBAWABA - Despite the war that tore through the Palestinian enclave, the release of the newest copy of the iPhone series for sale in the Gaza Strip left many people stunned
Toyota orders workers to train robots, says humans won’t be replaced
ALBAWABA - Toyota is in a race to achieve its goal of deploying 400,000 factory robots, still, a Toyota executive says that the robots are not meant to replace human workers
Ramadan 2027: All you need to know about 'Hilal Ramadan' series
ALBAWABA - As the Ramadan season approaches, a number of new series are being announced by production companies, including one called "Hilal Ramadan," which will be aired in Ramadan 2027
Video: Ben-Gvir threatens to kill elderly Palestinian prisoner
ALBAWABA - A new video by Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked outrage among human rights and pro-Palestine activists after Israel's Minister of National Security was captured threatening to kill and execute an elderly Palestinian prisoner in Janot prison
US officials: Eight Marines injured in Iranian attack in Hormuz
ALBAWABA - American officials said that eight U.S. marines were injured in an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, NBC News reported, adding the incident took place two years ago
Trump offers to sell American-made weapons to China: US Ambassador
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump offered to sell American weapons to China, U.S. Ambassador to Beijing David Perdue revealed in an interview aired by Fox News on Sunday
Trump offers to sell weapons to China: U.S. Ambassador
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump offered to sell American weapons to China, U.S. Ambassador to Beijing David Perdue revealed in an interview aired by Fox News on Sunday
Netanyahu makes reported private UAE visit for talks with MBZ
ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for a private meeting with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ), Israel’s Channel 12 reported, citing sources familiar with the trip
Netanyahu orders preparation of ICC case against Erdogan over Kurds and Hamas
ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an interministerial team to prepare a potential case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for submission to the International Criminal Court (ICC), focusing on allegations involving Turkey’s treatment of Kurds and its support for Hamas, Israeli broadcaster i24NEWS reported Sunday
Drone strike hits Tigray TV station as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia
ALBAWABA- A drone struck the building housing Tigray’s public television station in Mekelle on Sunday, as heavy fighting resumed between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopian federal forces, amid reports of rebel advances across northern Ethiopia
Seven Yemenis killed, 40 wounded in Taiz market airstrike
ALBAWABA- Seven people were killed and about 40 others, including children, were wounded in an airstrike on a market in Yemen’s Taiz province on Sunday, according to Houthi-run health authorities, as fighting between Houthi forces and troops aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government intensified
Five arrested over suspected terrorist plot near US airbase in UK
ALBAWABA- Five men have been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of explosive offenses and preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a Royal Air Force base used by the U
BRO begins filming with Can Yaman and Giovanni Nasta
ALBAWABA - Can Yaman and Giovanni Nasta have officially begun filming BRO, the new Prime Video comedy that brings the two actors together once again
Yemen: Airstrikes hit a market in Taiz, leaving 7 killed
ALBAWABA - At least seven people were killed, and 40 others were injured in strikes that targeted a market in Taiz Province, Yemen’s Ministry of Health and Environment said Sunday
Death rumors surround Housam Tahseen Baik! What's the truth?
ALBAWABA - Over the past few hours, rumors circulated on social media and in media outlets that Syrian star Housam Tahseen Baik had passed away
Thousands protest eviction of 87-year-old woman in Madrid
ALBAWABA - 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her apartment after a rent hike, sparking outrage in Madrid with demonstrators demanding greater tenant protection
Norway vs Portugal possible lineups - UEFA Nations League 2026-27
All eyes will be on the highly anticipated clash today between Norway and Portugal at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, on matchday two of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League
Iran army captures another US submarine in the Strait of Hormuz
ALBAWABA - The Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announced in a statement that the navy had captured the second remotely piloted submarine of the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported Sunday
Trump hit with 26 articles of impeachment
ALBAWABA - House Democrat Steve Cohen has presented 26 articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of abuses of power, violations of his oath of office, among other charges of alleged misconduct
Did Iraqi tribesmen help free SIBU 1 oil tanker from Somali pirates?
ALBAWABA - An oil tanker named SIBU 1 was freed a month after being captured by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden
US agrees to resume cash dollar shipments to Iraq
ALBAWABA - The U.S. has agreed to resume previously halted cash shipments to Iraq, according to an Iraqi government spokesman on Saturday
Major incident reported at US Air Base in the UK, residents evacuated
ALBAWABA - British police reported a serious incident at Fairford air base in the United Kingdom, local media revealed on Sunday
Influencer Yoatzi Castro groped at Disneyland, man arrested over sexual battery
ALBAWABA - Influencer and livestreamer Yoatzi Castro was at Disneyland celebrating a friend's birthday when she was allegedly groped from behind by a man passing by while streaming
Three killed after in collision near the Grand Egyptian Museum
ALBAWABA - Three people were killed and three others injured in a collision near the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, in Giza Governorate
Aramco pivots from producing to buying fuel amid shortages
ALBAWABA - Saudi oil giant Aramco, who normally is an oil and energy producer, has been looking to buy thousands of tons of diesel due to shortages from Houthi attacks
Video: Massive fireball over Ohio sparks debate, 3 booms reported
ALBAWABA - A massive fireball was recently spotted over Ohio, sparking debate among users online. Videos of the blazing object flooded social media, capturing a glowing streak moving across the dark sky
Iran hints at military surprises after Trump rejects its proposal
ALBAWABA - Tension remains in the Middle East amid no breakthrough in peace talks between the United States and Iran, despite Tehran's latest submission of a proposal through mediators
Two separate shootings in South Africa kill 27, injure 26
ALBAWABA - Two shootings took place in different cities in South Africa, leaving at least 27 people dead and dozens injured
Saad Lamjarred sentenced to 10 years in prison: Everything you need to know
ALBAWABA - Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in France after an appeals court found him guilty of rape in a case dating back to 2016
Thousands in savings? Trump makes bold claim over Biden policy rollback
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has approved new vehicle fuel economy standards, another step in his administration’s dismantling of rules put in place under former President Joe Biden
US, China to set up AI hotline
ALBAWABA - The U.S. and China will set up a “communication channel” for potential future AI incidents as the technology rapidly progresses, according to a White House statement on Friday
No need to destroy the jets? Israel reveals Its nightmare for the air force
ALBAWABA — A new Israeli security paper has sparked fears of a “nightmare scenario” in which simultaneous internal unrest and an exterior strike might temporarily paralyze operations at several of Israel’s most critical air bases in the Negev
Caught on camera: Russian strike hits Ukraine's digital infrastructure
ALBAWABA - Dramatic close-up film circulating online appears to show the moment a rocket hit a building belonging to Ukrainian telecommunications company DATAGROUP in Kyiv, as Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s digital and communications infrastructure
Kendall Jenner topless photos spark controversy over Instagram rules
ALBAWABA - Kendall Jenner topless photos have sparked fresh debate across social media.Kendall Jenner has never shied away from bold, skin-baring photos, often sharing topless shots that highlight her confidence and effortless beauty
Halit Özgür Sarı becomes Neslihan Atagül co-star in Kaderin Cilvesi
ALBAWABA - Neslihan Atagül’s highly anticipated return to television has taken another major step forward, with Halit Özgür Sarı officially joining her as the male lead in the upcoming series Kaderin Cilvesi (Twist of Fate)
Ed Sheeran cancels Gillette Stadium shows after Macklemore exit
ALBAWABA - Ed Sheeran has canceled his Gillette Stadium shows this weekend.The gigs, which were scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday nights at the Foxborough, Massachusetts, venue, have been canceled owing to a nor'easter moving up the east coast
Elon Musk documentary faces ad rejections from major social platforms
ALBAWABA - Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary Musk is facing an unexpected problem ahead of its theatrical release: major social media platforms are refusing to run its trailer as a paid advertisement
Assassinate attempt to Netanyahu from below? Three men emerge from Manhattan sewers
ALBAWABA - Three men were seen climbing out of a Manhattan sewer near a hotel used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting a security probe in New York, although authorities say there is no evidence at this stage that they were planning an assassination or targeting the Israeli leader
Iran gives Washington seven days to end the conflict and reopen Hormuz
ALBAWABA — Iran has formally presented the United States with what it describes as a “concrete seven-day plan” aimed at ending months of conflict, placing the next move firmly in Washington’s hands
Sara Abi Kanaan welcomes first baby with Wissam Fares, reveals name
ALBAWABA - Lebanese actress Sara Abi Kanaan has welcomed her first child with husband Wissam Fares, announcing the arrival of their baby boy, Elie, in an emotional Instagram post
"No one will have this privilege": Iran threatens aviation retaliation
ALBAWABA – Iran has issued a strong warning against the growing U.S. sanctions imposed on its aviation industry, stating that if Iranian planes are banned from regional airports and important air services, other countries could suffer similar limitations
Aşk ve Taht to end after 5 episodes, but when exactly?
ATV’s ambitious new period drama Aşk ve Taht is heading toward an early finale only weeks after its debut.The series, starring Akın Akınözü a
Macklemore announces “Free Palestine” tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran tour
Macklemore has announced a new “Free Palestine” tour just days after his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour sparked a major controversy over
Mert Ramazan Demir and Lizge Cömert lead Susuz Yaz ahead of Adana filming
ALBAWABA - Mert Ramazan Demir and Lizge Cömert lead Kanal D upcoming series Susuz Yaz.The highly anticipated Susuz Yaz has taken another major step toward reaching the screen as its impressive cast came together for the series' first table read
$7.52 billion released from Ukraine arms fund
ALBAWABA - Funds from the European Peace Facility – used to finance military support for Ukraine – were finally released by the EU after being blocked by Hungary under Orban for years
Sinwar's "Earthquake" warning: What Israel received 22 days before October 7
ALBAWABA – Hamas’s former commander Yahya Sinwar sent Israel a cryptic warning about an impending “earthquake” in prisoner talks 22 days before the October 7, 2023 attack, according to a newly unseen message
Two Israeli soldiers killed after their own drone explodes in Gaza
ALBAWABA — Two Israeli reservists were killed in northern Gaza after an explosive drone piloted by their unit fell inside a military station and detonated as they approached it, a preliminary inquiry by the Israeli military found
$12 Billion, no oil sanctions: Iran's price to reopen Hormuz
ALBAWABA — Iran has given the United States with a new plan that might reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, presenting a possible path toward resuming talks after months of growing animosity
Costa Rica fires foreign minister after Trump security meeting
ALBAWABA- Costa Rican President Laura Fernández dismissed Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar Rivera on Thursday after he attended a high-level regional security meeting led by U
Carney says Canada assessed remote risk of U.S. military action
ALBAWABA- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government assessed the remote possibility of U
Netanyahu faces mass walkout at UN
ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced boos and a mass walkout at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday as dozens of delegations left the hall before and during his speech, leaving large sections of the chamber empty
Xi urges Washington to oppose Taiwan independence
ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-level talks at the White House on Thursday, with trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and regional security among the main issues on the agenda
Zuckerberg unveils Meta's new Muse Charm
Zuckerberg unexpectedly unveiled its ‘Muse Charm’ – a pocket-sized AI companion reminiscent of yesteryear’s Tamagotchi.The move comes as an e
A.B.İ. series to end after 23 episodes, but when exactly?
ALBAWABA - A.B.İ. will reportedly end after 23 episodes following disappointing ratings.The new Turkish TV season has already delivered its first early finale news
China obtains US F-35 stealth fighter jet parts
The Pentagon has opened an investigation into how the F-35 fighter jet, the most advanced the U.S. produced, had its parts ending up in Chine
Video: Robot goes viral for failing to imitate Messi and Ronaldo
ALBAWABA - While some fear that the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to humans being replaced across various fields, this robot's performance suggests such concerns may still be premature
Saudi Arabia issues warning for Makkah city
ALBAWABA - Saudi Civil Defence issued a series of alerts on Thursday, including one for Makkah city."A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Makkah City to alert of a potential danger," the statement read
US delegation walks out as Pezeshkian shows photos of slain children in school bombing
ALBAWABA - The United States delegation to the United Nations General Assembly walked out as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian showed images of children slain in U
Al Shami and Turkish singer Hadise: New collaboration coming?
Syrian singer Al Shami surprised his fans after posting a new picture with the famous Turkish singer and dancer, Hadise. Al Shami, who is wel
Ukraine sent two North Korean soldiers to South Korea
ALBAWABA - Ukraine transferred two North Korean prisoners-of-war (POWs) to South Korea, according to a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his UNGA speech
Iran threatens to expand war to Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab
ALBAWABA - An adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Thursday that if Washington launched a new front against Iran, then it would expand the war to the Indian Ocean
US preparing for 90-day diesel export ban
ALBAWABA - In an effort to control diesel fuel prices, which are at an all-time high in the U.S., the Trump administration is preparing for a 90-day diesel fuel export ban, according to a report by Politico
Eight US soldiers attempted suicide aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
ALBAWABA - New York Times (NYT) newspaper revealed in a new report that eight suicide attempt occured between American soldiers on board the USS Abraham Lincoln during the war with Iran
New report proves China supplied Iran with missiles and drones
ALBAWABA - When the United States and Iran signed a temporary truce last June, China praised the agreement's role in easing tensions in the Middle East
Sony patents payment by card or phone on PlayStation controller
ALBAWABA - Sony recently stirred debate on social media after the tech giant patented an NFC feature that would let players pay with a card or phone using PlayStation controllers
Ethiopia's Tigray rebel forces: 'We're in full-blown war'
ALBAWABA - Tigray rebels said on Thursday that they are in a full-scale war with the Abiy Ahmed government, the anti-government group told AFP