The British government announces a plan to expand the deportation program for foreign criminals before their sentences are appealed to include 23 countries, aiming to address prison overcrowding and ease immigration-related pressures.

Local Bahraini newspapers highlighted key local and international headlines including the development of the endowment system, Ministry of Interior handling 15,546 reports in early 2025, and Bahrain ranking fourth in smart tourism readiness.

Greek police seized over 270 kilograms of cocaine worth more than 5.5 million euros and arrested three men after finding the drugs hidden inside a banana container imported from Ecuador.

Greek police seized over 270 kilograms of cocaine worth more than 5.5 million euros and arrested three men after finding the drugs hidden inside a banana container imported from Ecuador.

The US dollar rate at the Central Bank of Egypt was 48.48 EGP for buying and 48.62 EGP for selling, while in major banks like National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and Bank of Alexandria it ranged between 48.46 and 48.58 EGP for buying and selling.

The 24K gold gram price in the UAE today is about 409.25 dirhams with stable local market prices. The global gold ounce price rose 1% last week to reach $3409 per ounce.

The 24K gold gram price in the UAE today is about 409.25 dirhams with stable local market prices. The global gold ounce price rose 1% last week to reach $3409 per ounce.

Pakistan announced the start of weekly flights between Quetta and the Iranian cities of Zahedan and Mashhad.

Pakistan announced the start of weekly flights between Quetta and the Iranian cities of Zahedan and Mashhad.

Oil prices fell in early Asian trading today, continuing losses exceeding 4% last week due to increased US tariffs, higher OPEC production, and expectations of a ceasefire deal between the US and Russia in Ukraine.