Human Interest

Saudi Arabia’s Oldest Man, Claimed to Be 142, Dies in Riyadh, Leaving Behind 134 Descendants from Multiple Marriages


Al Wadaei, believed to be Saudi Arabia’s oldest man, passed away in Riyadh on January 11, 2026, at the reported age of 142. While widely revered for his long life and legacy, his exact age was never formally verified.

International

Saudi Arabia Discovers 7.8 Million Ounces of Gold Across Four Sites


Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of 7.8 million ounces of gold across four major sites, marking a significant boost to the Kingdom’s mineral wealth and economic diversification goals.

International

Iran’s Currency Plunges to Historic Low as Rial Loses Value Against Major Currencies


Iran’s national currency, the rial, has fallen to historic lows, with one rial now worth only a negligible fraction of a euro—highlighting the deepening economic crisis gripping the country.

International

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled, the ‘Sleeping Prince’, Passes Away at 36 After Two-Decade Coma


Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, lovingly known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at age 36, nearly 20 years after a tragic car accident left him in a coma. A symbol of unwavering family hope and faith, his story touched hearts worldwide.