Oil prices continued their strong gains in trading on Monday, after recording their largest weekly increase in more than a year on Friday, amid increasing risks of a regional war in the Middle East. By noon on Monday, Brent crude futures rose 94 cents, or 1.2%, to $78.98 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose $1.09, or 1.51%, to $75.51 a barrel. Brent rose more than 8% last week, its largest weekly increase since January 2023, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 9.1%, its largest weekly increase since March 2023. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Two Saudi Racers Secure Top Positions in Women’s Cup
August 30, 2026
Jeddah: Saudi racers Reem Al-Aboud and Yasmeen Al-Sayed secured top positions in the Women’s Cup during the first round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack, held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the res…