Saudi stocks hit 2026 high, bucking global war-driven volatility The kingdom's stock market climbed to its highest level of the year on Wednesday, with the kingdom’s equities now far outperforming the S&P 500 and other global and regional indices. Saudi Arabia
Iran arrests Ahwazi separatist leader amid war crackdown: What to know The Islamic Republic has detained hundreds of people in Khuzestan province, home to Iran’s largest Arab community. Iran
UAE's deputy PM holds first call with Ghalibaf amid push to extend US-Iran ceasefire The Emirati vice president and Iran’s parliament speaker talked de-escalation on the phone in the first such contact since the Iran war began. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Pakistan’s quiet fighter jet deployment to Saudi Arabia signals Gulf anxiety As US-Iran talks unfold, Islamabad balances mediation with a growing military role in the kingdom. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Foreign media group slams Israel military over AI image of killed Lebanese reporter Agence France-Presse
At least 9 killed in Turkey’s second school shooting in 24 hours Two school shootings in neighboring Turkish provinces within 24 hours have left at least nine dead and dozens injured, raising rare concerns over school safety and firearm access. Turkey
