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DUBAI — Iran said on Sunday it had received a US response to its latest offer for peace talks, a day after President Donald Trump said he would probably reject the Iranian proposal. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said the response, delivered via Pakistan, was now being reviewed, according to Tasnim news agency. There was no immediate confirmation from Washington or Islamabad of the US response. However, President Donald Trump reportedly told Israel’s Kan News on Sunday that the proposal was unacceptable to him. Iranian state media said Tehran’s 14-point peace plan asked Washington to withdraw its forces from near Iran’s…

CAPE TOWN —Three people, including an elderly couple, have died and at least three others fallen sick on a cruise ship in the Atlantic after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus infection, a rare disease transmitted to humans from rodents, health authorities have said. At least one case of hantavirus has been confirmed, the World Health Organization said in astatement on Sunday.One of the patients was in intensive care in a South African hospital, the UN’s health agency said, and it was working with authorities to evacuate two other passengers with symptoms from the ship. The South African health department said…

When Takahiro Mogi arrived in Dubai eight years ago, he chose to start from zero. Leaving a managerial role at a Japanese restaurant in Singapore, the 34-year-old took up a Dh2,000 a month kitchen job, lived in shared accommodation, and began studying the city’s food and beverage sector from the ground up. His decision was shaped by kodawari, a Japanese principle that centres on discipline and constant improvement. “We will support you with money, but you need to challenge yourself and understand Dubai,” his former manager in Singapore and Japan told him at the time. That manager would later become…

Hail Pilgrims City received 2,650 pilgrims from the Republic of Iraq, with full-service readiness and coordinated efforts among government, security, and non-profit entities. The efforts are supported by the leadership and follow-up of Hail Region Governor Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz. The city continues to provide services around the clock to pilgrims passing through the region, with arrivals increasing. A total of 22 government and non-profit entities are participating under the supervision of Hail Region Principality. Several Iraqi pilgrims expressed appreciation for the warm reception and organized services. They praised the level of care provided and highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to…

TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump faces a choice between what it described as an “impossible” military operation or accepting a “bad deal” with Tehran. In a statement posted on X, the IRGC’s intelligence department said Iran has issued a deadline for the United States to end its naval blockade of Iranian ports. It added that international actors, including Europe, China and Russia, are increasingly critical of Washington’s position. “The room for U.S. decision-making has narrowed,” the statement said, framing the situation as a strategic dilemma for the U.S. administration. The…

RIYADH — The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced on Sunday an increase in the operational capacity of the Haramain High-Speed Train for Hajj, providing more than 2.21 million seats. The route — starting from Makkah and passing through Jeddah stations, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City, and Madinah — is expected to transport pilgrims on more than 5,300 trips. According to SAR, 35 electric trains are provided for transportation, each with a capacity of 417 passengers. The trains also reach up to 300 km/h at the maximum speed over a 453 km network. Source: Saudi Gazette

The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) participated in IFAT Munich 2026 in Germany through a national pavilion showcasing its key achievements in developing and regulating the waste management sector, while promoting investment opportunities that support the Kingdom’s circular economy and environmental sustainability goals. MWAN’s participation highlights its role in empowering the sector and enhancing its investment attractiveness by presenting high-quality opportunities and building strategic partnerships with international entities. These efforts contribute to the transfer and localization of modern technologies, in addition to improving the efficiency of the Kingdom’s waste management system. During the exhibition, MWAN delivered a presentation on the Green…

MAKKAH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Vice President Dr. Bandar AbalKhail carried out inspection visits in Makkah and Madinah regions on Saturday. The visits were part of Nazaha’s comprehensive oversight activities, implemented in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership and ongoing efforts to serve pilgrims and enable them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort. The tour is mainly aimed at verifying that relevant entities have completed all necessary arrangements and preparations to serve pilgrims in Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites, as well as at land, sea, and air entry points. It also assessed…

DHAKA — A worsening measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed 10 more children, bringing the total death toll to 294 since mid-March, health authorities said Sunday. More than 1,260 new infections were recorded in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to over 45,800, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. The capital Dhaka has reported the highest number of fatalities, with 149 deaths, as patients from rural areas continue to travel to the city for advanced medical care, including access to life-support facilities. Authorities said the country is facing a shortage of testing kits amid…

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding relations between the two countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received the message during his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh today. Source: Riyadh Daily