Pakistan bulk terminal signs deal to ship copper-gold from $7 billion Reko Diq mine

  • Pakistan International Bulk Terminal says the deal positions it as the primary logistics gateway for Reko Diq’s mineral output
  • A top Barrick Mining official says the agreement marks a ‘step forward,’ with exports from the project expected to begin in 2028
By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan cuts key rate by 50 bps to 10.5% in surprise move after holding for four meetings

  • An IMF staff report last week warned against premature easing, with analysts expecting SBP to hold the policy rate
  • Inflation remains within the bank’s target band, but analysts expect price pressures to rise later in the fiscal year
By Reuters ·

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‘Terrified’ Sydney man misidentified as Bondi shooter turns to Pakistan consulate for help

  • The man says he received death threats after his images were spread widely on social media
  • He sought consular help after relatives in home country began receiving alarmed phone calls
By AFP ·

Soldier, 11 militants killed in two operations in northwest Pakistan

  • Four militants killed in joint police-security forces raid in Bannu district, police say
  • Seven militants, 1 soldier killed in intelligence-based army operation in Dera Ismail Khan
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport reaches record 50 million passengers in 2025

  • New milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport 
  • Lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight
By Arab News ·

Trial opens in Tunisia of NGO workers accused of aiding migrants

  • Aid workers accused of assisting irregular migration to Tunisia went on trial on Monday, as Amnesty International criticized what it called “the relentless criminalization of civil society”
By AFP ·

‘Hero’ who disarmed Bondi gunman recovers in hospital as donations pour in

  • Sydney resident Ahmed Al-Ahmed seized rifle from one of the gunmen
  • Ahmed was shot in hand and arm his family says
  • Australia PM said Ahmed showed ‘best of humanity’
By Reuters ·

Vision 2030 propelling Saudi Arabia’s global reputation

  • Bold initiatives are positioning the Kingdom as a regional trailblazer in sustainability
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

HALA Capital doubles down on next tech frontiers

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Rodrygo’s winner lifts Real Madrid past Alaves to end losing streak

  • The victory keeps Real second in the standings on 39 points, four adrift of Barcelona, while Alaves are 12th on 18 points
By Reuters ·

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How young chefs and creators are transforming Arab street food across the Gulf

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  • Pop-ups, concept kitchens, and fusion cafes in Riyadh, Dubai, and Manama are reshaping the region’s street-food scene
  • A new generation are merging traditional dishes with innovation, creating hybrid flavors for local and international audiences
By JUMANA KHAMIS  ·