- + King Khalid Foundation, TATA sign pact to promote sustainable digital practices—RIYADH: The King Khalid Foundation has signed a cooperation agreement with TATA Consultancy Services to promote sustainable digital practices among un...
- + Who’s Who: Swaied Al-Zahrani, CEO of Saudi Credit Bureau—Swaied Al-Zahrani has been the CEO of the Saudi Credit Bureau, also known as SIMAH, since March 2018. As CEO, Al-Zahrani has guided SIMAH’s short an...
- + Wars in Gaza and Sudan ‘drive hunger crisis affecting 280 million worldwide’—JEDDAH: More than 280 million people worldwide suffered from acute hunger last year in a food security crisis driven by conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, U...
- + Eight years since its launch, Saudi Vision 2030 is already well ahead of schedule—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s transformation has involved many authors: The government, Saudi citizens, the private sector, and international partners. Their...
- + Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted American and Israeli ships—CAIRO/DUBAI: Houthi militants in Yemen have attacked what they said were two American ships and an Israeli vessel, the group’s military spokesman said...
- + Xavi to remain Barcelona coach: club to AFP—BARCELONA: Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January that he planned to qu...
- + Birthday wishes pour in for Gigi&#c2;&#a0;Hadid—DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi&#c2;&#a0;Hadid turned 29 this week and the fashion and beauty crowd took to Instagram in droves to wish...
- + Ending Mideast conflict not a priority for most Americans: Survey—Chicago: A majority of Americans do not see the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a foreign policy priority, according to two new concurrent surveys by ...
- + Oil Updates &#e2;P] prices climb amid US stocks decline, Middle East conflict—TOKYO: Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after industry data showed a surprise drop in US crude stocks last week, a positive sign for demand, tho...
- + Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border—MYANMAR: A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a counteroffensive by soldiers of the ruling junta...
- + Lebanon&#e2;Pcs Hezbollah says fired &#e2;Pbdozens&#e2;Pc of rockets at Israel—Beirut: Lebanon&#e2;Pcs Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said it fired a fresh barrage of rockets across the border on Wednesday after a str...
- + Saudi Arabia to face Uzbekistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals—DOHA: Reigning champions Saudi Arabia will play Uzbekistan on Friday in the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals after the group stages concluded on T...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Frogs of the World: A Guide to Every Family—Authors: Mark O’Shea & Simon Maddock With more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those...
- + New Canon CX center boosts Saudi printing industry—Canon Middle East, a leader in printing and imaging solutions, recently announced the establishment of a new customer experience center in Saudi Arabi...
- + Saudi embassy in Cairo receives Kingdom’s first female astronaut—Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Egypt Osama Nugali on Wednesday received Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi, who is currently visiting Egypt, at the embass...
- + Germany to resume cooperation with Palestinian UNRWA agency—BERLIN: The German government plans to resume cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) in Gaza, the foreign and development ministries ...
- + Kewell’s Yokohama beat Ulsan to reach Asian Champions League final—YOKOHAMA: Harry Kewell said his Yokohama F-Marinos players can “handle any pressure” after beating Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 on penalties on Wednesday to set ...
- + Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability—Shanghai: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday, as the United States ramps up pressure on its rival over its support for...
- + Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs non-oil exports surge by 4.4%: GASTAT&#c2;&#a0;—RIYADH:&#c2;&#a0;Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs non-oil exports, including re-exports, saw a surge of 4.4 percent in February compared to th...
- + Milan&#e2;Pcs Istituto Marangoni to open campus Riyadh—RIYADH:&#c2;&#a0;Milan-based Istituto Marangoni, in collaboration with the Saudi Fashion Commission, will open a Higher Training Institute in ...
- + UAE announces $544m for repairs after record rains—DUBAI:&#c2;&#a0;The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week&#e2;&...
- + Nadal will only play French Open if he can &#e2;Pbcompete well&#e2;Pc—MADRID: Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he will only play at the upcoming French Open if he feels &#e2;P	c;capable enough to compete well...
- + Saudi economy witnessing a fundamental shift, says minister—RIYADH:&#c2;&#a0;Since the launch of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a fundamental shift in its economy&#c2;&#a0;and&#c2;&...
- + Tunisia law professors call for release of detained opposition figures—TUNIS: More than 30 Tunisian law professors on Wednesday called for the release of several political opposition figures arrested last year, pointing o...
- + US Senate approves $95 billion aid bill to support Ukraine, Israel war effort—WASHINGTON: A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the US Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for fresh Ukraine fun...
- + Saudia unveils beta version of new Travel Companion platform—RIYADH: The Kingdom&#e2;Pcs flagship airline&#c2;&#a0;Saudia has launched a beta version of its digital platform, the Travel Compa...
- + Vaccines save at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO—GENEVA: Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives in the past 50 years, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, adding t...
- + NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change—MEXICO CITY: NASA is hoping that nations will work together more closely in the future on topics such as climate change, including greenhouse gas emis...
- + Ministry tenders contract for expansion of Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Sports Ministry has tendered a contract to boost the capacity of Riyadh&#e2;Pcs Prince Faisal bin...
- + Saudi Arabia closes April sukuk issuance at $1.97bn—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has completed its riyal-denominated sukuk issuance for April at SR7.39 billion ($1.97 billion), representing a rise of 66.44 perc...
- + Closing Bell: TASI edges down to close at 12,355 points&#c2;&#a0;—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Wednesday, losing 128.72 points, or 1.03 percent, to close at 12,355.69.&am...
- + Sunak, Scholz vow support for Ukraine for &#e2;Pbas long as it takes&#e2;Pc—BERLIN: The leaders of Britain and Germany pledged Wednesday to back Ukraine in its war with Russia for &#e2;P	c;as long as it takes,&am...
- + Rafah evacuations not ‘possible’ under current conditions: Red Cross—DUBAI: Humanitarian workers have no knowledge of plans to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza’s southernmost city ahead of an expected Israeli assault, bu...
- + Hamas armed wing Al-Qassam Brigades calls for escalation across all fronts—DUBAI: The spokesperson for Hamas’ armed Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Ubaida, called on Tuesday for an escalation across all fronts in a televised speech m...
- + Canadian police charge 2 former UN employees with conspiracy to sell military equipment in Libya—MONTREAL: Two former United Nations employees in Montreal have been charged with participating in a conspiracy to sell Chinese-made drones and other m...
- + ‘We will leave no stone unturned to shield UNRWA from ferocious attacks,’ says agency chief—NEW YORK CITY: The head of the UN agency that helps to provide aid and development for Palestinian refugees told Arab News on Tuesday that no effort w...
- + Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead—LONDON: Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up ...
- + Fears grow for Rafah as Israel-Hamas war rages on 200th day—GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday as aid groups warned that Israeli plans to invade the south...
- + Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkiye-EU migrant deal, say auditors—BRUSSELS: Turkiye’s poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the European Union’s migration deal with Ankara...
- + Baby delivered from dying mother’s womb in Gaza ‘miracle’—RAFAH, Palestinian Territories: Under a ceaseless storm of strikes in Gaza, a baby girl has survived insurmountable odds as the only member of her fam...
- + Saudi air force joins several allies in UAE for start of multinational military exercise Desert Flag—RIYADH: Personnel from the Royal Saudi Air Force joined their counterparts from several allied nations on Monday at the start of Desert Flag, a multin...
- + Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia—NEW YORK: Columbia canceled in-person classes, dozens of protesters were arrested at Yale and the gates to Harvard Yard were closed to the public on M...
- + Hezbollah says ‘dozens’ of rockets fired at Israeli HQ—BEIRUT: Hamas ally Hezbollah said on Monday it had fired “dozens” of Katyusha rockets at an army headquarters in northern Israel in response to raids ...
- + Prosecution lays out ‘criminal conspiracy’ in historic Trump trial—NEW YORK: Donald Trump engaged in “election fraud” by paying hush money to a porn star just days before the 2016 White House vote, prosecutors said Mo...
- + Israel army unit facing US sanctions has history of abuses—JERUSALEM: An Israeli battalion which US media say Washington is likely to sanction over alleged rights violations against Palestinians, has a long hi...
- + Mitsui to join with ADNOC and others in LNG project in UAE, Nikkei reports&#c2;&#a0;—TOKYO: Japan&#e2;Pcs Mitsui & Co&#c2;&#a0;plans to participate in a $7 billion liquefied natural gas project in the UAE, teami...
- + Britain’s home secretary touts UK-Rwanda migrant deportation deal during visit to Italy—ROME: Britain’s home secretary on Tuesday touted Britain’s migrant deportation deal with Rwanda as a “new and creative” deterrent to an old and growin...
- + Pakistan eyes new IMF loan by early&#c2;&#a0;July, finance minister says—ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could secure a staff-level agreement on a new long-term larger loan with the International Monetary Fund by early July, its financ...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Sixty Miles Upriver—Author: Richard E. Ocejo Newburgh is a small postindustrial city of some 28,000 people located 60 miles north of New York City in the Hudson River V...
- + How resumption of movie screening provided a global platform for local Saudi talent—RIYADH: This month, Saudi Arabia marks six years of movie screenings after a 35-year gap. Back then, the idea of a flourishing domestic film industry ...
- + US to begin Gaza aid pier construction ‘very soon’—WASHINGTON: The United States will begin construction “very soon” on a pier to boost deliveries of desperately needed aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said T...
- + Google fires at least 20 more workers who protested its $1.2bn contract with Israel—NEW YORK: Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the ...
- + Emir of Kuwait arrives in Jordan for state visit—AMMAN: The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah arrived in Amman on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to Jordan, the Kuwait News Ag...
- + French court gives man suspended sentence for Iran consulate intrusion—PARIS: A French court this week handed an Iran-born man a suspended 10-month sentence for entering the Iranian consulate in Paris with fake grenades i...
- + Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal—LOS ANGELES: WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has revealed she contemplated suicide during her nine-month ordeal in a Russian jail that left her feeling...
- + Oil Updates &#e2;P] prices stabilize, Middle East tensions remain in focus—NEW DELHI:&#c2;&#a0;Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, after falling in the previous session, as investors continued to assess the risk from ...
- + UN officials urge UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda—GENEVA: Two United Nations top officials on Tuesday called on the UK to reconsider its plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda, warning the move wou...
- + Services at Dubai Airport back to normal after disruptions caused by storm—DUBAI: Regular flight schedules at Dubai International Airport had resumed by Monday following the storm early last week that caused the highest rainf...
- + Who’s Who: Abdulrahman Abaalkhail, CEO of Dan Co.—Abdulrahman Abaalkhail is the CEO of Dan Co., a Public Investment Fund company dedicated to promoting agritourism, ecotourism, and adventure tourism i...
- + At least five migrants die in attempt to cross English Channel—PARIS: At least five migrants died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from an area near the French town of Wimereux on Tuesday, police said. ...
- + Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers, Knicks stun Sixers—LOS ANGELES: Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lak...
- + Tent compound rises in Khan Younis as Israel prepares for Rafah offensive—Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press appear to show a new compound of tents being built near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli...
- + Stacked fight card set for PFL Europe Newcastle—NEW YORK: The Professional Fighters League has announced a stacked card for its PFL Europe Newcastle event on June 8, featuring bantamweights and flyw...
- + Saudi Arabia lose to Iraq as both teams progress to quarterfinals of 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup—DOHA: Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Monday night at Khalifa International Stadium in Al-Rayyan as both teams secured their spots in the last eight...
- + Sunak says UK to raise defense spending amid global threats—WARSAW: Britain will raise defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030 in a &#e2;P	c;most dangerous&#e2;P	d; world, Pri...
- + Egypt&#e2;Pcs foreign minister holds talks with director general of migration organization—CAIRO: Egypt&#e2;Pcs Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry held talks with the Director General of the International Organization for ...
- + UBS gets green light to open Saudi branch&#c2;&#a0;for banking operations—RIYADH: In a move aimed at enhancing Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs financial landscape, the Kingdom has granted permission&#c2;&#a0;for a b...
- + A Russian strike on Kharkiv&#e2;Pcs TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine&#e2;Pcs Zelensky says—KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian missile strike that smashed a prominent skyline television tower in Kharkiv was part of th...
- + Riyadh to host first National Afforestation Forum—RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification is organizing the first National Afforestation Forum with t...
- + Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year—MADRID: Spain’s first Women’s World Cup triumph last year earned two more major plaudits at the Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday. Spain were ch...
- + Cairns continue to be silent guides in the desert&#c2;&#a0;—RIYADH: Cairns, known as &#e2;P	c;rjum&#e2;P	d; in Arabic, are more than just heaps of stones scattered throughout the des...
- + US police arrest Jadaliyya co-editor Sinan Antoon during pro-Gaza demonstration at New York University—LONDON:&#c2;&#a0;US police officers on Monday arrested Sinan Antoon, the co-editor of Jadaliyya magazine, during a pro-Gaza demonstration at N...
- + UAE and Oman establish $35bn investment partnerships across multiple sectors&#c2;&#a0;—RIYADH: Trade and economic ties between the UAE and Oman are set to further strengthen thanks to the&#c2;&#a0;signing of&#c2;&#a0;inve...
- + Trump to meet with senior Japanese official after court session Tuesday in hush money trial—WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump is meeting with another foreign leader while he&#e2;Pcs in New York for his criminal hush money ...
- + Sudan military downs drones targeting its HQ in Shendi, say army sources—CAIRO: Sudan&#e2;Pcs army used anti-aircraft missiles on Tuesday to shoot down drones targeting its headquarters in the city of Shendi, wi...
- + Jury deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib prison abuse civil case; contractor casts blame on Army—ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: A lawyer for the military contractor being sued by three survivors of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq told jurors Monday...
- + Israel’s Gaza war has negatively impacted human rights, says US report—WASHINGTON: The war between Israel and Hamas that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza and resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis ha...
- + UK parliament passes Rwanda asylum law as Sunak vows flights will start in weeks—LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Monday to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks as the upper house of pa...
- + Nobel laureate urges protest against Iran’s ‘war on women’—JEDDAH: Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi urged Iranians on Monday to protest against the clerical regime’s “war against women” amid a ne...
- + US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities—WASHINGTON: The US State Department’s annual human rights assessment found “significant” abuses in India’s northeastern Manipur state last year and at...
- + India’s Modi accused of targeting Muslims in election speech—NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party filed a complaint to the Election Commission Monday accusing Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narend...
- + Inter Milan seal Scudetto in derby thriller with AC Milan—MILAN: Inter Milan sealed the Serie A title on Monday after beating AC Milan 2-1 and creating an unassailable lead at the top of the league with their...
- + Bahrain’s crown prince discusses developments in Gaza with US secretary of state—LONDON: Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad of Bahrain and the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, on Monday discussed the latest developments in Gaza, a...
- + Sukuk issuance to continue steady growth in 2024: Fitch Ratings—RIYADH: Global sukuk issuance is expected to continue growing in the remaining months of this year, driven by funding and refinancing demands, Fitch R...
- + Oil Updates &#e2;P] prices fall more than 1% as Iran-Israel tensions ease—SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell by more than 1 percent on Monday, as the market focus switched to fundamentals after Israel and Iran played down the risk o...
- + New footage adds context to police response to Jewish man during pro-Palestine protest in London—LONDON: A former senior police officer said on Monday that initial reports of an incident involving a Metropolitan Police officer and a Jewish man dur...
- + Empty chairs for hostages as Israel at war marks Passover—JERUSALEM: Jewish people marked Monday the start of Passover, a celebration of freedom, and around many holiday tables in Israel chairs stood empty fo...
- + Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine—DUBAI: Nuclear weapons have no place in Iran&#e2;Pcs nuclear doctrine, the country&#e2;Pcs foreign ministry said on Monday, da...
- + Focus is on the Saudi environment in photo contest with SR100,000 prize up for grabs—RIYADH: Photographers in the Kingdom have until April 27 to enter a competition that is looking for the best images and videos that showcase the Saudi...
- + Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct. 7 attack—TEL AVIV: The head of Israel&#e2;Pcs military intelligence directorate resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas&#e2;P...
- + Indonesia eliminate Jordan, join Qatar in last 8 of AFC U-23 Asian Cup—DOHA: Indonesia on Sunday beat Jordan 4-1 at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha to reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Indones...
- + What We Are Reading Today: A Death in the Rainforest—Author: Don Kulick As a young anthropologist, Don Kulick went to the tiny village of Gapun in New Guinea to document the death of the native Tayap, ...
- + Artist Abdullah Al-Saadi represents the UAE at Venice Biennale—VENICE: Emirati conceptual artist Abdullah Al-Saadi is representing the UAE at the 60th Venice Biennale, curated this year by Adriano Pedrosa under th...
- + France lauds Morocco’s help in fighting terrorism—RABAT: French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, on an official visit to Morocco, has lauded the kingdom’s help in fighting terrorism in France as Par...
- + Two injured in Jerusalem car ramming attack: police—Jerusalem: Two civilians were injured in a car ramming attack in Jerusalem on Monday morning, the Israeli police said, adding that they were searching...
- + Ivan Rakitic: Luka Modric moving to Saudi Arabia would be &#e2;Pbamazing&#e2;Pc—LONDON: Ivan Rakitic hopes his strong brotherly bond with his former Croatia team-mate Luka Modric can persuade the timeless maestro to join him at Al...
- + PIF and stc Group strike deal to create region&#e2;Pcs premier telecom tower company—RIYADH: A new telecommunications infrastructure firm&#c2;&#a0;is set to be created after Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Public Investment Fu...
- + Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide—Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s party earned a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, local media reported on Monday, a result set to move ...
- + Marat — a Saudi town with deep roots—RIYADH: One of the oldest cities in Saudi Arabia’s Najd, Marat, lies tucked away in the Al-Washm region of central Saudi Arabia. Its intriguing hist...
- + North Korea fires missile off east coast, South Korea, Japan say—SEOUL: North Korea fired &#e2;P	c;several&#e2;P	d; ballistic missiles on Monday toward the sea off its east coast, South K...
- + Turkiye’s Erdogan in rare Iraq visit to discuss water, oil, security—Baghdad: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due Monday in neighboring Iraq for his first state visit there in years, with water, oil and region...
- + Health-harming heat stress rising in Europe, scientists say—BRUSSELS: Europe is increasingly facing bouts of heat so intense that the human body cannot cope, as climate change continues to raise temperatures, t...
- + Nelly Korda ties LPGA Tour record with 5th straight victory, wins Chevron Championship for 2nd major—THE WOODLANDS, Texas: Nelly Korda couldn’t have imagined the incredible run she’s put together this season while at home recovering from a blood clot ...
- + RFK Jr. says he loves his family ‘either way’ after relatives endorse Biden’s campaign over him—ROYAL OAK, Michigan: Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sunday acknowledged endorsements from more than a dozen of his relatives who are b...
- + Liverpool bounce back to keep title bid alive, Forest fume after Everton defeat—LONDON: Liverpool got back on track after a miserable week as a 3-1 win at Fulham kept their Premier League title bid alive, while Nottingham Forest l...
- + Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II—CAIRO: Egypt welcomed home a 3,400-year-old statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was stolen and smuggled out of the country more than ...
- + Iran-backed Hezbollah downs Israeli drone in southern Lebanon—AMMAN: Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Sunday it downed an Israeli drone that was on a combat mission in southern Lebanon. The drone tha...
- + EU ministers to discuss air defense for Ukraine, Iran sanctions—LUXEMBOURG: European Union foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses and expanding sanctions on Iran...
- + World’s largest private firms fail to set climate targets: report—PARIS: Only 40 of the world’s 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report rele...
- + Bellingham scores late and Madrid moves closer to league title after ‘clasico’ win over Barcelona—MADRID: Real Madrid took a huge step toward winning the Spanish league title after beating Barcelona 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal by Jude Bellingham ...
- + Kuwait&#e2;Pcs prime minister-designate to serve as Emir&#e2;Pcs deputy in his absence - KUNA —DUBAI: Kuwait&#e2;Pcs prime minister-designate to serve as Emir&#e2;Pcs deputy in his absence, according to state-run KUNA new...
- + Have deaths of Quds Force commanders in Iran-Israel shadow war dented IRGC&#e2;Pcs confidence?—LONDON: Iran brought its decades-long shadow war with Israel into the open on April 13 when it mounted a combined drone and missile attack in retaliat...
- + Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of &#e2;Pbfurther ruin&#e2;Pc—KYIV: Ukrainian and Western leaders welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the US House of Representatives, as the Kremlin claimed the pa...
- + Five rockets fired from Mosul toward US military base inside Syria: security sources —MOSUL: At least five rockets were launched from Iraq’s town of Zummar toward a US military base in northeastern Syria on Sunday, two Iraqi security so...
- + Careem customers donate $170,000 in Ramadan—Careem, a regional multi-service app, channeled more than $170,000 to regional causes during Ramadan through its revamped social impact platform for d...
- + From Karachi to Mumbai, 130-year-old Indian restaurant traces history to pre-partition era—New Delhi/Karachi: Some of the first dishes cooked at the Bhagat Tarachand restaurant were the potato curries that Prakash Chawla&#e2;Pcs ...
- + Cayan to develop second ‘Hampton by Hilton’ in Neom—Cayan Group, a leading real estate investment and development company in the Middle East, is continuing its partnership with NEOM, a giga-project span...
- + Man Utd beat Coventry on penalties to set up Man City FA Cup final—LONDON: Manchester United overcame an astonishing collapse to beat Coventry on penalties in an FA Cup classic on Sunday, setting up a second straight ...
- + IMF concerned about debt, fiscal challenges facing low-income countries&#c2;&#a0;—WASHINGTON: Shareholders of the International Monetary Fund agreed this week on the importance of addressing challenges faced by low-income countries,...
- + Swifties in Saudi Arabia gather for listening party—ALKHOBAR: Overlooking the city of Alkhobar, with colorful neon lights shimmering in the night sky, Swifties of the Eastern Province came together to l...
- + West Bank village counts losses after settler attack, and fears more—AL-MUGHAYYER: The Israeli settlers who rampaged through the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyer on April 12 came in greater numbers and carried more wea...
- + Maldives election day draws attention of India, China in Indian Ocean power play—MALE: Maldivians voted in parliamentary elections Sunday, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Plankton: A Worldwide Guide—Authors: Tom Jackson & Jennifer Parker “Plankton” are the unsung heroes of planet Earth. Passive drifters through the world’s seas, oceans, and ...
- + Israel’s brutal tactics blamed for Palestinians’ financial crisis—JERUSALEM: The Gaza war is speeding up Israel’s “annexation” of the Palestinian economy, say analysts, who argue it has been hobbled for decades by ag...
- + Who’s Who: Fahad Abdullah Aljabr, senior director of project delivery at King Abdullah Financial District—Fahad Abdullah Aljabr has been the senior director of project delivery at King Abdullah Financial District, a business and lifestyle destination in Ri...
- + Kolkata beat Bengaluru by one run in IPL as Kohli fumes at dismissal, Titans beat Kings—KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders survived a late charge by Royal Challengers Bengaluru batsmen to win by one run in an IPL thriller after Virat Kohli’s ...
- + Taif’s rose farms bloom into global fragrance production hub—RIYADH: Taif’s mountainous and famed rose farms have become a major fragrance production hub, producing over 550 million flowers annually and driving ...
- + Nikola Jokic leads NBA champions Nuggets past LeBron James, Lakers—LOS ANGELES: The defending champion Denver Nuggets, powered by 32 points from Nikola Jokic, shook off a slow start to beat LeBron James and the Los An...
- + Royal Saudi Air Force takes part in multinational exercise—RIYADH:&#c2;&#a0;The Royal Saudi Air Force took part in multinational air exercise INIOCHOS 2024, held at the Air Tactics Center in Greece, th...
- + Saudi universities shine at Geneva invention expo—JEDDAH:&#c2;&#a0;King Abdulaziz University won 17 awards and medals for its innovations at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. ...
- + A man escaped Sudan&#e2;Pcs bloody civil war. His mysterious death in Missisippi has sparked suspicion—JACKSON, Mississippi: As a child, Dau Mabil escaped war-torn Sudan and built a new life in Mississippi. This month, fishermen found the body of the 33...
- + A man escaped Sudan’s bloody civil war. His mysterious death in Missisippi has sparked suspicion—JACKSON, Mississippi: As a child, Dau Mabil escaped war-torn Sudan and built a new life in Mississippi. This month, fishermen found the body of the 33...
- + Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?—WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden can breathe a bit easier, at least for the moment, now that Israel and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink...
- + Saudi food security drive receives boost with new Tadco partnership&#c2;&#a0;&#c2;&#a0;&#c2;&#a0;—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs food security drive is set to receive a boost as Tabuk Agricultural Development Co., also known as Tadco, sig...
- + Closing Bell: Saudi main index edges up to close at 12,518—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Tadawul All Share Index began the week by gaining 15.87 points, or 0.13 percent, to close at 12,518.22. The...
- + Experts to discuss advances in Web3, AI, gaming ecosystem growth in Saudi Arabia —RIYADH:&#c2;&#a0;Outer Edge Riyadh, the Web3 innovation forum, is set to bring together some of the biggest names in the blockchain, artificia...
- + China says AUKUS security pact risks nuclear proliferation in Pacific—SYDNEY, Australia: China’s foreign minister on Saturday accused Western powers in the AUKUS security pact of provoking division and risking nuclear pr...
- + Moldova faces new challenge from restive Gagauzia region —CHISINAU: Moldova’s pro-European government faces a new challenge from its restive pro-Moscow Gagauzia region after its leaders denounced proposed jud...
- + Iran&#e2;Pcs Khamenei praises &#e2;Pbsuccess&#e2;Pc of military after Israel attack—TEHRAN: Iran&#e2;Pcs supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the country&#e2;Pcs armed forces for their &#e2;P&a...
- + Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions—JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units after...
- + Saudi firm WAJA Co. forms joint venture to produce EVs in Egypt&#c2;&#a0;—RIYADH: Saudi multi-sector firm WAJA Co., is set to establish a joint firm in Egypt to produce and manufacture electric vehicles, after signing a fram...
- + Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Asir magpie faces conservation challenges—RIYADH: Spring paints a vibrant picture across Saudi Arabia, creating ideal nesting conditions for its feathered residents. The abundant food, comfort...
- + Riyadh meeting focuses on modern Shariah issues—Riyadh: The grand mufti of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, and senior scholars of the Islamic world are in Riyadh for the Islamic Fiqh Coun...
- + Sudan’s horrific war is being fueled by weapons from foreign supporters of rival generals, UN says—UNITED NATIONS: The year-old war in Sudan between rival generals vying for power has sparked “a crisis of epic proportions” fueled by weapons from for...
- + At least 58 people die after boat capsizes in Central Africa—BANGUI, Central African Republic: At least 58 people going to a funeral died after their overloaded river boat capsized in the Central African Republi...
- + Christie’s to hold ‘Art of Islamic and Indian Worlds’ auction in London—LONDON: Christie’s has announced a spring sale of “Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets,” which will be presented during a ...
- + Russia warns of more death and destruction as US House passes Ukraine aid bill—Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday that US House of Representatives’ approval of security aid to Ukraine would lead to more damage and d...
- + Israel to summon ambassadors of countries that voted for Palestinian UN membership—JERUSALEM: Israel will summon ambassadors of countries that voted for full Palestinian UN membership “for a protest talk” on Sunday, a foreign ministr...
- + New Murabba reaffirms commitment to sustainability —New Murabba Development Company, a fully owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, participated in the Association for the Advancement of Cost E...
- + KL Rahul shines as Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings in IPL—LUCKNOW: KL Rahul’s solid 82 runs off 53 balls helped Lucknow Super Giants comfortably beat Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in the IPL on Friday....
- + Saudi chair of IMFC acknowledges impact of global crises, says they should be discussed in other forums—RIYADH: The International Monetary and Financial Committee on Friday held its biannual meeting in Washington DC to discuss the global macroeconomic an...
- + UN: Complex medical equipment &#e2;Pbpurposefully broken&#e2;Pc in Gaza hospitals—GENEVA: The UN has decried the intentional destruction of complex and hard-to-obtain medical equipment in Gaza&#e2;Pcs beleaguered hospita...
- + Hollywood Arab Film Festival: Showcasing Arab cinema in Los Angeles—LOS ANGELES: The third annual Hollywood Arab Film Festival began this week, bringing the best of 2024’s Arab cinema to Los Angeles and giving fans a c...
- + Investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia abound beyond major cities&#c2;&#a0;—JEDDAH: In the heart of Saudi Arabia, amidst the towering skylines of Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam that have long symbolized the nation&#e2;Pc...
- + Saudi Arabia leading region&#e2;Pcs transformative journey&#c2;&#a0;—CAIRO: A wave of venture capital funding has washed over the Middle East and North Africa region, prompting transformative change in the entrepreneuri...
- + World Bank chooses Saudi Arabia as location for new knowledge hub—WASHINGTON DC: A knowledge hub will be established in Saudi Arabia in a partnership between the Kingdom&#e2;Pcs National Competitiveness C...
- + &#e2;PbEnding Israel&#e2;Pcs occupation of Palestinian territories is top priority&#e2;Pc—ISTANBUL: The tension between Israel and Iran should not distract from the situation in Gaza, and the priority of the international community should b...
- + US tops medal tally in World Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships in Riyadh—RIYADH: American fencers won 11 medals to top the table of medal winners at the World Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships, which concluded in Riy...
- + &#e2;PbOn a roll&#e2;Pc: Travis Head blitz fires Sunrisers Hyderabad to 266 and big IPL win—NEW DELHI: Australia&#e2;Pcs Travis Head smashed 89 off 32 balls to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to another huge IPL total of 266-7 in a crush...
- + Germany to send new frigate to protect ships in the Red Sea—BERLIN: Germany said on Saturday it will send a new frigate to the Red Sea in August to help secure maritime traffic, which has been disrupted for mon...
- + Loughnane tops 2024 PFL featherweight stands after first-round win in Chicago—CHICAGO: The Professional Fighters League on Friday returned for its third Global Season event of 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, with Brendan Loug...
- + Mediterranean ministers urge EU to &#e2;Pbdeepen&#e2;Pc ties to tackle migration roots—MADRID: Ministers from five Mediterranean nations have urged the EU to &#e2;P	c;deepen&#e2;P	d; bilateral agreements with ...
- + Saudi Arabia beat Thailand to edge closer to AFC U-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals—DOHA: Saudi Arabia on Friday night thrashed Thailand 5-0 to edge closer to the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. The win at Khalifa Inte...
- + Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops—Fighting raged at Myanmar’s eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, witnesses, media and Thailand’s government said, forcing about 200 civilians t...
- + Taiwan’s defense ministry detects 21 Chinese military aircraft—TAIPEI: Taipei’s defense ministry said it had detected 21 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island since 8:15 am (0015 GMT) on Saturday,...
- + Hundreds of people evacuated as volcano spews clouds of ash in Indonesia—MANADO, Indonesia: More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island were evacuated Friday due to the dangers of s...
- + Pakistan wins the toss and elects to field in 2nd T20 against New Zealand—RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field against New Zealand on Saturday in the second Twenty20 of their fi...
- + Urban greening begins in Irqah, Riyadh—RIYADH: Urban greening works in the Irqah neighborhood of Riyadh began on April 18, continuing a tree-planting initiative that is part of the Green Ri...
- + Barca coach Xavi hails rivals Madrid ahead of Clasico—MADRID: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised rivals Real Madrid ahead of their Clasico showdown in La Liga on Sunday. Los Blancos lead the Spanish ...
- + UN warns of new flashpoint in Sudan’s Darfur region—United Nations, US: Senior UN officials warned the Security Council on Friday of the risks of a new front opening in Sudan, around the town of el-Fash...
- + Erdogan in mediation talks with Hamas leader amid domestic controversies—ANKARA: The meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul on Saturday has sparked debate over Tur...
- + Indonesia on highest alert as Sulawesi volcano continues to erupt—JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities were on the highest alert on Saturday as a volcano in North Sulawesi continued to erupt. Thousands living nearby have ...
- + US says UN World Food Programme has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route—WASHINGTON: The UN World Food Programme has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the US military completes a pier for tr...
- + US says UN World Food Program has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route—WASHINGTON: The UN World Food Program has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the US military completes a pier for tran...
- + Palestinians to reconsider US ties after veto of bid for full UN membership, Abbas says—CAIRO: The Palestinian Authority will reconsider bilateral relations with the US after Washington vetoed a Palestinian request for full United Nations...
- + Man arrested after Denmark’s Billund Airport evacuated over bomb threat—COPENHAGEN: A man was arrested in Denmark on Saturday in connection with a bomb threat at Billund Airport, the country’s second largest aviation hub, ...
- + Israel says its forces kill 10 militants in West Bank raid—TULKARM, Palestinian Territories: The Israeli army said Saturday that its security forces killed 10 militants in an ongoing raid around Nur Shams, a r...
- + Heritage celebrations in Diriyah and Baha draw crowds—RIYADH: The Diriyah Gate Development Authority, in collaboration with the Saudi National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites...
- + A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon—NEW YORK: A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate is attempting to play chess nonstop for 58 hours in New York City’s Times Square to b...
- + Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations—NEW YORK: Video cameras stationed outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial caught the gruesome scene Friday of...
- + Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations—KYIV: Ukraine launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Saturday, in attacks that appeared to target t...
- + Russian war correspondent for Izvestia killed in Ukraine—Semyon Eremin, a war correspondent for the Russian daily Izvestia, was killed on Friday in a drone attack in southeastern Ukraine, the daily said.
- + Indian walks from Dubai to Riyadh hoping to meet hero Ronaldo—JEDDAH: A Cristiano Ronaldo superfan has arrived in Riyadh after a grueling walk from Dubai hoping to meet the Al-Nassr star. After 1,200 km and 36 ...
- + Hamas chief Haniyeh arrives in Turkiye for talks—ISTANBUL: A leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Istanbul Friday evening for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayy...
- + Huge blast at military base used by Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, sources say—BAGHDAD: A huge blast rocked a military base used by Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to the south of Baghdad late on Friday, two PMF and two ...
- + Saudi Arabia takes part in 3rd annual international Camel Parade in Paris—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is taking part in a special Camel Parade in France on Saturday, in celebration of the UN’s designation of 2024 as International Y...
- + Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle Captagon pills —RIYADH:&#c2;&#a0;The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1,006,518 Captagon pills at Duba Port, northwest of t...
- + What We Are Reading Today: A Monetary and Fiscal History of the United States, 1961–2021—Author: Alan S. Blinder
- + Saudi Arabia’s PIF signs sponsorship deal with Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament—LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced on Friday it had agreed a multi-year deal to sponsor the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament. ...
- + How the adoption of electric vehicles is driving Saudi Arabia’s green agenda—RIYADH: Around the world, electric vehicles are already revolutionizing leisure, public transportation and logistics, shrinking the carbon footprint o...
- + Leaders of Jordan and Pakistan call UAE president to express concern about effects of severe storm—DUBAI: The president of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, received telephone calls from King Abdullah of Jordan and Pakistan’s Prime Minis...
- + Finance firms urge ambitious action on plastic pollution—LONDON: A group of 160 financial companies on Friday urged governments to agree a treaty to end plastic pollution that would help spur private sector ...
- + Beijing half marathon top three stripped of medals: organizers—BEIJING: The top three in Sunday&#e2;Pcs Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals, organizers said, following an investiga...
- + Middle East in ‘shadow of uncertainty due to regional conflicts’—WASHINGTON: Economies in the Middle East and North Africa face a “shadow of uncertainty” from ongoing tensions in the region, a senior IMF official sa...
- + Qatar beat Jordan to reach last eight of 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup—DOHA: A stoppage time winner saw hosts Qatar defeat Jordan 2-1 on Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup. Qata...
- + Peshmerga fighter dies in Turkish strike in north Iraq—JEDDAH: A member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces was killed on Friday in a Turkish drone strike in the autonomous Kurdistan region of norther...
- + Finnish PM: EU should help end migrant influx from Russia—HELSINKI: The EU should take measures to help Finland stop an influx of migrants via Russia, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said.
- + US Kuwaiti artist Latifa Alajlan &#e2;P^ &#e2;PbI used to compare myself to other artists&#e2;Pc&#c2;&#a0;—DUBAI: Kuwaiti artist Latifa Alajlan moved to America in 2016 to study art at&#e2;P&#af;Grossmont College in San Diego, followed by a Mast...
- + Manal AlDowayan on her work for the Venice Biennale&#c2;&#a0;—DUBAI: The acclaimed Saudi artist Manal AlDowayan is on a roll. Earlier this year, she opened two well-received exhibitions in AlUla, where she is als...
- + Recipes for success: Chef Lorenzo Buccarini&#c2;&#a0;offers advice and a pasta and caviar recipe&#c2;&#a0;—DUBAI: &#e2;P	c;I discovered my passion for cooking at a young age, being drawn to the sights and smells from my family&#e2;P ...
- + Saudi Arabia expresses regret over failure on Palestine&#e2;Pcs bid for UN membership—DUBAI: Saudi Arabia expressed its regret for at the failure of United Nations Security Council adopting a resolution accepting full membership of Pale...
- + Oil Updates &#e2;P] prices surge 3% on reports of Israeli strikes on Iran—LONDON: Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Friday in reaction to reports that Israeli missiles had struck a site in Iran, sparking concerns that Middle ...
- + Dubai carrier Emirates suspends check-in for onward connections, flydubai cancels Iran flights—DUBAI: Dubai&#e2;Pcs flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with onward connections through the city until 235...
- + ASEAN says &#e2;Pbdeeply concerned&#e2;Pc over escalating Myanmar violence—BANGKOK: Regional bloc ASEAN said it is &#e2;P	c;deeply concerned&#e2;P	d; about a recent upsurge in fighting in Myanmar, ...
- + Chasing 5th straight win, Nelly Korda is 2 shots back at Chevron Championship after a first-round 68—THE WOODLANDS, Texas: Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in the opening...
- + Court orders release of prominent Palestinian professor suspected of incitement—LONDON: The prominent Hebrew University of Jerusalem professor, Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, was released on Friday after a court order rejected police ...
- + French police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris: security source—PARIS: French police cordoned off the Iranian consulate in Paris on Friday and were preparing to enter it at the consulate’s request, after a report t...
- + Polish flag carrier LOT cancels Friday flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut, PAP reports—WARSAW: Polish national airline LOT canceled flights on Friday to Tel Aviv and Beirut due to the unstable situation in the region, a spokesperson was ...
- + French police arrest man who threatened to blow himself up at Iran’s Paris consulate—PARIS: A man who had threatened to blow himself up at Iran’s consulate in Paris was arrested by police, a police source said. French police earlier ...
- + Dave Chappelle to perform at Abu Dhabi Comedy Week—DUBAI: US award-winning comedian Dave Chappelle is set to perform in the UAE at the Abu Dhabi Comedy Week on May 23, organizers announced on Friday.
- + Blinken says US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’—CAPRI, Italy: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel on Iran, beyond saying Washington wa...
- + International reactions after Israel’s reported attack on Iran—PARIS: Here are some international reactions Friday after Israel’s reported attack on the Iranian province of Isfahan, where it has military bases and...
- + Indians head to the polls in world’s biggest election—NEW DELHI: Indian voters headed to the polls on Friday for the first phase of the world’s biggest general election, in which Prime Minister Narendra M...
- + Meta releases beefed-up AI models, eyes integration into its apps—SAN FRANCISCO: Meta on Thursday introduced an improved AI assistant built on new versions of its open-source Llama large language model. Meta AI is s...
- + Sony, Apollo discuss joint bid for Paramount, says source—LONDON: Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management are discussing making a joint bid for Paramount Global, according to a person familia...
- + Saudi Arabia and Armenia to forge &#e2;Pbroad map&#e2;Pc for diplomatic ties, FM Ararat Mirzoyan tells Arab News—RIYADH: Armenia is committed to drafting a &#e2;P	c;road map&#e2;P	d; for the development of diplomatic relations with Sau...
- + Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority begins archaeological survey—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority on Thursday announced it had launched a comprehensive prel...
- + Gazans search for remains after deadly Rafah strike—An Israeli strike hit the home where a displaced Palestinian family was sheltering in the southern city of Rafah, relatives and neighbors told AFP as ...
- + Mumbai Indians survive Ashutosh Sharma scare to beat Punjab Kings—MULLANPUR, India: Mumbai Indians managed to fend off a valiant effort by Punjab Kings batsman Ashutosh Sharma to win by nine runs in a fiercely fought...
- + Dubai clears up after epic rains swamp glitzy city—DUBAI:&#c2;&#a0;Dubai was busy on Thursday clearing its waterlogged roads and drying out flooded homes two days after a record storm deposited...
- + What We Are Reading Today: The Empire of Climate—Author: David N. Livingstone Scientists, journalists, and politicians increasingly tell us that human impacts on climate constitute the single great...
- + Saudi Arabia offers safe and serene escapes for solo female travelers—JEDDAH:&#c2;&#a0;Saudi Arabia is emerging as a top destination for solo female travelers seeking a vibrant cultural scene, world-class events ...
- + Germany holds 2 over military base attack plot for Russia—BERLIN: Two German Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks, including on US military facilities, in ...
- + Saudi king receives letter from Bahraini counterpart about relations between their nations—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs King Salman on Thursday received a letter from King Hamad of Bahrain concerning relations between their count...
- + Several Google employees fired, arrested after &#e2;PbGooglers Against Genocide&#e2;Pc sit-in protests—LONDON: A number of Google employees have lost their jobs and nine have been arrested following protests against the tech giant&#e2;Pcs $1...
- + Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as US House Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job—WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Wednesday he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, I...
- + Governor of Taif meets with Saudi cultural director—RIYADH: Governor of Taif Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud met Princess Haifa bint Abdulmohsen, the director of development and partnerships at the Saudi...
- + Saudi FM receives phone call from Belgian counterpart—RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Belgian counterpart Hadja Lahbib on Thursday. During the phon...
- + France&#e2;Pcs Macron to meet Lebanon PM in Paris Friday: French presidency—PARIS: France&#e2;Pcs president Emmanuel Macron will meet Lebanon&#e2;Pcs Prime Minister Najib Mikati and army chief Joseph Ao...
- + Saudi Cinema Encyclopedia prints first batch of film books—RIYADH: The Saudi Cinema Encyclopedia, an initiative launched by the Saudi Cinema Association, will kick off with an initial release of its first 22 b...
- + Poland’s president becomes the latest leader to visit Donald Trump as allies eye a possible return—NEW YORK: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda, the latest in a series of meetings with foreign ...
- + Thousands protest in Georgia as parliament votes on so-called ‘Russian law’ targeting media—TBILISI, Georgia: Georgia’s parliament has voted in the first reading to approve a proposed law that would require media and non-commercial organizati...
- + Closing Bell: TASI ends the week in green with trading turnover at $2.18bn —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Tadawul All Share Index rose on Thursday, gaining 36.37 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 12,502.35. The...
- + Israel bombs Gaza as Middle East tense after Iranian attack—JERUSALEM: Israel launched more deadly strikes on besieged Gaza on Thursday as world powers watched nervously whether the country would retaliate agai...
- + US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran&#e2;Pcs drone program—WASHINGTON:&#c2;&#a0;The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against Iran&#e2;Pcs military drone p...
- + Nadal loses to De Minaur in second round at Barcelona—BARCELONA, Spain: Rafael Nadal’s first tournament since January lasted only two matches with the Spaniard losing 7-5, 6-1 to Alex de Minaur at the cla...
- + Kimmich header powers Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League final four—MUNICH: Bayern Munich could yet crown a disappointing season with the Champions League title. Arsenal face the prospect of ending a promising season w...
- + ilmi, PNU launch museum studies program—RIYADH: A new museum studies program in Saudi Arabia has opened for registration, offering micro-credential and long-term courses. It is the result ...
- + Philippines&#e2;Pc Marcos features among Time&#e2;Pcs 100 most influential people—MANILA: Time magazine has featured Philippine President Ferdinand &#e2;P	c;Bongbong&#e2;P	d; Marcos Jr. in its list of the...
- + Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semifinals—MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semifinals 4-3 on penalties after withstandin...
- + Biden is off on details of his uncle’s WWII death as he calls Trump unfit to lead the military—WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday misstated key details about his uncle’s death in World War II as he honored the man’s wartime service and...
- + Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 17—CHERNIGIV, Ukraine: Three Russian missiles crashed into Ukraine’s historic city of Chernigiv on Wednesday, killing 17 people as officials pleaded for ...
- + Call to close UNRWA is attempt to strip millions of Palestinians of refugee status: agency chief—NEW YORK CITY: Disbanding the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees would have lasting repercussions for millions of Palestinians because ...
- + EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel—BRUSSELS: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran’s missile and drone attack on Israel left world p...
- + Dortmund sink Atletico to reach Champions League semifinals—DORTMUND, Germany: Borussia Dortmund fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in their quarter-final second leg on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate vi...
- + Why displaced Syrians in Lebanon face an agonizing dilemma amid mounting hostility&#c2;&#a0;—LONDON: Syrian refugees in Lebanon are in an impossible fix, unable to safely return home while also facing mounting hostility from host communities a...
- + Saudi Shoura Council speaker holds meetings during official trip to Jordan—RIYADH: The Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh met Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Wednesday as part of his of...
- + Thousands of frozen Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike—GAZA:&#c2;&#a0;When an Israeli shell struck Gaza&#e2;Pcs largest fertility clinic in December, the explosion blasted the lids off ...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Basic Equality—Author: Paul Sagar What makes human beings one another&#e2;Pcs equals? That we are &#e2;P	c;basic equals&#e2;P&...
- + World Endurance Championship camel race begins May 4 in Al-Ula—RIYADH: The International Federation for Camel Racing (IFCR) has announced that the first edition of the World Endurance Championship camel race will ...
- + SAB partners with Saudi EXIM and Kafalah to boost SME exports—In a significant move to bolster the Kingdom&#e2;Pcs small and medium-sized enterprises sector in exporting and streamline their access to...
- + Kings of Jordan, Bahrain discuss Arab cooperation on regional issues—AMMAN: Jordan&#e2;Pcs King Abdullah II and Bahrain&#e2;Pcs King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa met in Aqaba on Wednesday to discuss ...
- + Saudi artist embraces the unconventional with anti-aesthetic artworks—RIYADH: In a world fixated on beauty and aesthetic perfection, Saudi artist Asrar Al-Qarni is boldly producing anti-aesthetic and unsettling art. Th...
- + Al-Hilal&#e2;Pcs record 34-match winning run ends at Al-Ain—AL-AIN: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Al-Hilal saw their record run of 34 successive victories end on Wednesday at the hands of UAE&#e2;P&#...
- + Zain KSA unveils 100% Saudi-made fleet management system—Leading telecommunications and digital services provider Zain KSA has launched the first 100 percent Saudi-made fleet management system for the busine...
- + The 44th King Abdulaziz Qur&#e2;Pcan competition begins in August—RIYADH: The 44th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Qur&#e2;Pcan begins ...
- + Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce &#e2;Pbstalling&#e2;Pc: mediator Qatar—DOHA: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages have stalled, Qatar&#e2;Pcs prime minister...
- + Saudi students shine at European math Olympiad—RIYADH: Two Saudi students excelled in the European Girls&#e2;Pc Mathematical Olympiad held in Georgia from April 11-17. The Olympiad is...
- + US destroys two Houthi Red Sea drones—AL-MUKALLA: The US Central Command said its forces destroyed on Tuesday two drones fired by Yemen&#e2;Pcs Houthi militia, the latest round...
- + Hezbollah says targeted Israel base in retaliation for fighters&#e2;Pc killing—BEIRUT: Lebanon&#e2;Pcs Hezbollah group said it attacked an Israeli army base on Wednesday, with Israeli medics reporting the strike wound...
- + Closing Bell: TASI loses 34.45 points to close at 12,465&#c2;&#a0;—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Tadawul All Share Index closed at 12,465.98 points on Wednesday, dipping 34.45 points or 0.28 percent.&#c...
- + Chinese businesses shown NEOM opportunities as &#e2;PbDiscover&#e2;Pc tour hits Beijing, Shanghai—RIYADH: Opportunities for Chinese companies to engage with and invest in NEOM have been&#c2;&#a0;showcased in Beijing and Shanghai, attracting...
- + Saudi FM receives Armenian counterpart in Riyadh—RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency r...
- + Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says—ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&#e2;Pcs interior ministry said on Wednesday it had blocked access to social media platform X around the time of Februa...
- + 12-year-old Saudi karting sensation dreams of glory at motorsport&#e2;Pcs highest level—JEDDAH: At only 12, Saudi&#e2;Pcs Janna Talal Al-Nujaiman is already dreaming big. As she makes a name for herself in the Kingdom&#e2;...
- + Israeli war cabinet puts off third meeting on Iran’s attack to Wednesday—JERUSALEM: A third meeting of Israel’s war cabinet set for Tuesday to decide on a response to Iran’s first-ever direct attack was put off until Wednes...
- + UN envoy lashes out at Libya’s feuding parties and their foreign backers, then says he’s resigned—UNITED NATIONS: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country’s feuding parties and their foreign backers at a UN Security Coun...
- + Retired general’s testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses—ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: An Army general who investigated the abuse of prisoners 20 years ago at Iraq’s infamous Abu Ghraib prison testified Tuesday that...
- + Saudi Arabia to host Islamic Development Bank Group annual meetings and golden jubilee—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the annual meetings and golden jubilee celebrations of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Riyadh between April 27 an...
- + Uncertainty surrounds US Republicans’ plan for separate Ukraine, Israel aid bills—WASHINGTON: US Democrats said on Tuesday they would wait to decide how to respond to a proposal from the Republican-led House of Representatives to co...
- + Mbappe’s PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis—BARCELONA: Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to beat 10-man Barcelona 4-1 and book a place in the Champions League semifi...
- + Nadal returns to action with easy win over Cobolli in first round of Barcelona Open—BARCELONA, Spain: Taking it easy after months away from competitive tennis, Rafael Nadal was good enough to earn a comfortable first-round win at the ...
- + Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown—NEW YORK: Donald Trump plans to visit New York’s Harlem neighborhood Tuesday after spending his second day in a lower Manhattan courtroom as a crimina...
- + Saudi foreign minister and Pakistan army chief discuss security and strategic cooperation—ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held talks in Islamabad on Tuesday with the chief of staff of the Pakistan Army,...
- + Dubai&#e2;Pcs high-end property sales rise on overseas demand—DUBAI: Sales of homes in Dubai worth $10 million or more rose 6 percent in the first quarter versus last year, an industry report showed on Tuesday, a...
- + Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18—DUBAI: Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways acro...
- + Eiza Gonzalez stuns at premiere of Saudi-backed film &#e2;PbThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare&#e2;Pc—DUBAI: Mexican actress and singer Eiza Gonzalez this week turned heads at the premiere of the Saudi-backed action movie &#e2;P	c;The Min...
- + UAE grocery store chain Spinneys to float 25% stake on Dubai Financial Market—RIYADH: UAE-based grocery store operator Spinneys 1961 Holding PLC has&#c2;&#a0;announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offe...
- + Hosts Qatar defeat Indonesia as 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup begins—DOHA: The 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup kicked off on Monday with hosts Qatar controversially beating nine-man Indonesia 2-0. Australia and Jordan drew 0-0 ...
- + Oil Update &#e2;P^ prices rise on China growth, Middle East tensions&#c2;&#a0;—SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday after data showed China's economy grew faster than expected, while heightened tensions in the Middle East al...
- + Paris presents latest in long history of curious Olympic mascots—On Monday, the Olympic flame was lit in Greece, and the traditional torch began its 68-stage three-month journey to Paris, where it will arrive on Jul...
- + Fighters announced for upcoming 5 vs 5 Riyadh Season Original—RIYADH: The fighters selected to take part in the 5 vs 5 Riyadh Season Original bouts have been revealed by Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs General E...
- + Iran closed nuclear facilities in wake of Israel attack: IAEA chief—United Nations: Iran temporarily closed its nuclear facilities over &#e2;P	c;security considerations&#e2;P	d; in the wake ...
- + Francillonne, Aebersold victorious at junior fencing championships in Riyadh—RIYADH: France&#e2;Pcs Oceane Francillonne and Switzerland&#e2;Pcs Alban Aebersold won gold medals in&#c2;&#a0; solo j...
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