Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia.

News

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Longchang City in China Sichuan

Health

DR Congo launches Ebola vaccination campaign in eastern region

Business

Egypt and Al Dahra launch US$500 million wheat supply plan

News

Algeria wildfires kill 12 and injure 54 amid severe heat

News

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Longchang City in China Sichuan

August 29, 2026

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Longchang City in China Sichuan province at a depth of 13km with no immediate damage reported.

Algeria wildfires kill 12 and injure 54 amid severe heat

News

Nearly 22,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf over 4 months

News

Indonesia 6.1 earthquake rattles North Sumatra coast

News

DRC Ebola outbreak sets national death toll record

News

Pakistan earthquake shakes Gilgit-Baltistan near Sost

News

International Youth Day 2026 puts youth inclusion in focus

Business

Gold heads for weekly loss as Fed rate hike odds decline

Global electric vehicle sales rise 9% in July 2026

South Korea auto exports reach $6.24 billion in July

Diesel prices rise as US and Europe fuel supplies tighten

Gold extends three-day rally before US inflation reports

Denmark inflation slips to 1.7% with core rate steady

Europe heatwave puts EU economic growth under pressure

South Korea heat wave drives fresh food prices higher

Health

Millions in lockdown in China as COVID-19 outbreak reaches two-year high

Health

South Korea reports over 88,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Health

WHO reports that tuberculosis cases are on the rise for the first time in years

Health

Big tobacco’s big lie: Philip Morris’ smoke and mirrors strategy

Health

Start your day right with complex carbs to enhance weight loss and blood sugar control

Health

Groundbreaking pig kidney transplant patient released from hospital

Health

DoH awards AED 19 million in grants to boost healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi

Health

Vitamin B2 intake could protect against disabling dementia

Health

Congo Ebola cases rise as outbreak widens

Health

Beijing authorities begin mass testing as COVID-19 spikes

Health

Pfizer seeks approval for updated COVID vaccine booster

Travel

South Korea tourist arrivals reach 2.09 million in July

August 26, 2026

Travel

Air Arabia sets December start for Sharjah Gdansk route

Travel

Etihad sets December start for Abu Dhabi Gothenburg flights

Travel

South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high

Travel

Spain begins temporary border checks for Italy arrivals

Entertainment

Ben Affleck AI remarks ignite Hollywood creative backlash

January 27, 2026

Entertainment

Apple Arcade adds Jeopardy and NFL games in September update

August 19, 2025

Entertainment

Russian capital hosts 47th annual film festival

April 18, 2025

Entertainment

Legal action against ‘Ketamine Queen,’ doctors in Perry overdose

August 17, 2024

Technology

UN urges stronger safeguards for children

August 12, 2026

UN warns that children face rising online risks from AI, disinformation, harassment and algorithms, urging stronger digital safeguards worldwide.

Japan H3 rocket deploys Michibiki No. 7 into planned orbit

August 12, 2026

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for teens

August 8, 2026

OpenAI widens ChatGPT Free access with GPT-5.6 Luna

August 7, 2026

WTO trade and tech day puts inclusive AI policy in focus

August 5, 2026

Sports

Brazil beats Japan 2-1 in World Cup knockout

Portugal beats 50th-ranked Uzbekistan in World Cup Group K

Norway reach World Cup knockouts with 3-2 Senegal win

Argentina advance as Messi breaks World Cup scoring record

Egypt claims historic World Cup win over New Zealand

Portugal attack stalls in DR Congo World Cup draw

Messi ties World Cup scoring record in Argentina win

France opens World Cup with 3-1 win over Senegal

Automotive

Automotive July 31, 2026

Audi expands utility vehicle lineup with new three row Q9 SUV

Automotive July 28, 2026

Porsche to cut 5000 more jobs under restructuring plan

Automotive July 2, 2026

Japan new car sales rise 1.8% in first half of 2026

Automotive May 1, 2026

FIA expands road safety program in Middle East and Africa

Automotive April 21, 2026

Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class in Seoul

Automotive January 30, 2026

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs

Automotive December 4, 2025

Tesla boosts China-made EV shipments by 9.9 percent

Automotive November 19, 2025