- + Ericsson and stc on track to achieve a more sustainable network in Saudi Arabia—Ericsson and stc are jointly working to develop a more sustainable network in the Kingdom, resulting in tangible progress across various areas, in lin...
- + US rejects Hamas plea to halt Gaza airdrops as fighting rages on—GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: The United States said Tuesday it would continue airdrops of aid to besieged Gaza, despite pleas from Hamas to st...
- + Hyderabad beat Mumbai after highest-ever IPL total on record-breaking day—HYDERABAD, India: Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277-3 for the highest-ever Indian Premier League total and went on to beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a...
- + Saudi artist creates unique lighting fixtures in AlUla—RIYADH: Saudi youth artist Saud Al-Anzi has been a sculptor for more than 15 years, creating works on his farm in the heart of AlUla Governorate. Us...
- + Online shops for Ramadan-themed goodies—JEDDAH: Ramadan is a month of spiritual reflection that brings with it a special festive atmosphere. Many people welcome the spirit of the month with ...
- + GCC chief meets Hungary’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia —GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi met the Ambassador of Hungary to the Kingdom Balazs Selmeci at the headquarters of the council in Riyad...
- + South Korea win WAFF U-23 Championship, Saudis 3rd—Al-Mubarraz: South Korea won the 2024 West Asian Football Federation Under-23 Championship after beating Australia on penalties in the final at Al-Fat...
- + Egypt starts repaying up to $1.5bn in oil company arrears, sources say —CAIRO: Egypt has started paying off dues owed to foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country, the government said on Tuesday, with sources ...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘Class’ by Stephanie Land—Stephanie Land, the author of the bestselling memoir “Maid: hard work, low pay and a mother’s will to survive,” which was turned into a wildly-popular...
- + Ramadan Recipes: Luqaimat —Luqaimat — meaning “small bites” in Arabic — is a big favorite among Muslims, especially Saudis, when it comes to traditional Ramadan desserts. This...
- + Formula E launches ‘Asphalt 9: Legends’ events ahead of Tokyo E-Prix—RIYADH: Formula E and Gameloft have announced the continuation of their partnership through the integration of the race series into “Asphalt 9: Legend...
- + Why Jordan is braced for challenging security scenarios—LONDON: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Jordan is looking to bolster its defenses against possible incursions by Iran-backed...
- + Oil Updates – prices fall for a second day as US crude inventories increase—BEIJING: Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday after a report that crude stockpiles in the US, the world’s biggest oil user, surged and on sig...
- + Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it launched dozens of rockets after Israeli strikes—BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it launched dozens of rockets at Kiryat Shmona, an Israeli town over the border, early on Wednesday in response to de...
- + ‘The Jinn Daughter’: A hauntingly inimitable debut by Rania Hanna
- + Saudi Cup winner Junior Alvarado excited ahead of Dubai World Cup bid—DUBAI: Saudi Cup winning jockey Junior Alvarado is relishing the chance to add a second major Middle East title to his resume when he and Senor Buscad...
- + Red Bull cliff divers conquer Jazan wadis—JAZAN: Cliff divers Catalin Preda of Romania and David Colturi, from the USA, became the first to dive into Saudi Arabia’s wadis on Tuesday in the run...
- + Spain air drops 26 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza—MADRID, JERUSALEM: Spanish military planes air dropped 26 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip on Wednesday and Madri...
- + Defending champ Medvedev, No. 1 seed Alcaraz advance into Miami Open quarterfinals—MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev won his 350th career match to move into the quarterfinals for a fourth straight ...
- + Tunisia sentences 4 to death, 2 to life in prison for assassination of politician in 2013—TUNIS: A Tunisian court on Wednesday sentenced four people to death and two people to life in prison on charges of participating in the murder of prom...
- + Davis leads Lakers comeback over Bucks in overtime thriller—LOS ANGELES: Anthony Davis led a stunning late fightback as the Los Angeles Lakers overturned a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Milwauke...
- + Saudi crown prince receives credentials of new ambassadors to Riyadh —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on behalf of King Salman, received on Tuesday in Jeddah the credentials of foreign ambassador...
- + Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s seizing of 800 hectares of Palestinian land—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel’s seizing of 800 hectares of Palestinian land in the West Bank, the Saudi Press Agency said early Wednesday....
- + Israel’s Gallant says he stressed in Washington visit the value of US ties to Israeli security—WASHINGTON: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday he stressed with US officials the importance of US-Israeli ties and of maintaining I...
- + At least seven killed in Israeli strike on Southern Lebanon, two security sources to Reuters—BEIRUT: At least seven people were killed in an Israeli strike on Nabatieh in Southern Lebanon, two security sources told Reuters early on Wednesday. ...
- + Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs—LONDON: Ukraine found another late winning goal in another comeback win. Georgia and Poland held their nerve in penalty shootouts. All are going to th...
- + Yemen appoints Shayea Mohsen Al-Zindani as foreign minister, state news agency says—CAIRO: Yemen’s presidential leadership council appointed Shayea Mohsen Al-Zindani as the country’s new foreign minister, the state news agency Saba re...
- + Jordanian anti-riot police use batons to push back protesters near Israeli embassy—AMMAN: Jordanian anti-riot police beat and arrested dozens of demonstrators trying to march toward the heavily guarded Israeli embassy in the capital ...
- + Russia persists in blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite its denial and Daesh claim—MOSCOW: Russian officials persisted Tuesday in saying Ukraine and the West had a role in last week’s deadly Moscow concert hall attack despite vehemen...
- + Saudi Arabia introduces Madarik program to aid development of nation’s space industry—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission on Tuesday launched a program designed to empower and develop national capabili...
- + Saudi Cabinet welcomes UN’s ceasefire resolution on Gaza—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday reiterated the Kingdom’s backing of the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in...
- + UK targets Vietnamese with online ads to deter Channel crossings—LONDON: The UK on Monday launched a new global social media campaign, aimed at Vietnam in particular, to deter migrants from trying to cross the Chann...
- + Colombia threatens to break ties with Israel if it doesn’t comply with a UN ceasefire resolution—BOGOTA: Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday threatened to break off diplomatic ties with Israel if the country doesn’t comply with a UN Secur...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Insiders’ Game’ by Elizabeth N. Saunders—One of the most widely held views of democratic leaders is that they are cautious about using military force because voters can hold them accountable,...
- + Health Ministry partners with Ithnain to transform diabetes care—In a landmark initiative poised to transform diabetes management across the Kingdom, the Saudi Ministry of Health has formalized an MoU with Ithnain, ...
- + Over 63,000 dead or missing while migrating over last decade—GENEVA, BERLIN: At least 63,285 people have perished or disappeared on migration routes around the world between 2014 and 2023, with most deaths cause...
- + UN Palestinian agency chief says funding secured until end of May—UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini had warned last month that the funding crunch was so great the organization might not be able to operate beyond March ...
- + Minister receives Iranian ambassador in Riyadh—RIYADH: Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, the Saudi deputy minister for political affairs, received the Iranian Ambassador to the Kingdom Alireza Enayati i...
- + Where We Are Going Today: ‘Pronto’ traditional Italian dishes—Authentic Italian food is available at Pronto, a hidden gem tucked away on Sari Street. From the moment you step inside, the aroma of traditional Ital...
- + Daesh poses greatest security threat to Germany, interior minister says—BERLIN: The Daesh branch known as Daesh-Khorasan, which US intelligence says appears responsible for the mass shooting attack near Moscow, poses the g...
- + Alghanim’s Costa Coffee to promote Saudi brand ‘Jazean’—Alghanim Industries, one of the largest privately owned companies in the MENA region, has announced its strategic partnership with Saudi Coffee Compan...
- + Britain summons Chinese charge d’affaires over alleged cyberhacking—LONDON: Britain on Tuesday summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in London after accusing Chinese state-backed hackers of stealing dat...
- + Bruno Guimaraes drops huge hint about Newcastle future amid Man City and Real Madrid interest— LONDON: Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes has dropped the biggest hint yet that he intends to remain with the Magpies next season. The Brazi...
- + King Charles III will attend Easter Sunday service in his first major appearance since diagnosis—LONDON: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend an Easter service at the chapel at Windsor Castle on Sunday, Buckingham Palace officials said T...
- + Gargee’an brings communities together during Ramadan—RIYADH: During the holy month of Ramadan, children across the Kingdom dress up and prepare their baskets to celebrate Gargee’an, a festive day that br...
- + Israeli airstrikes hit northeast Lebanon, security sources say—BEIRUT: Israel carried out airstrikes near the northeast Lebanese towns of Ras Baabelk and Hermel on Tuesday, four security sources told Reuters, in t...
- + Arab League seeks implementation of UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire—CAIRO: The Arab League and the Arab Parliament have welcomed the UN Security Council’s Monday resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Is...
- + Teens in Gaza hoping to be killed to end their 'nightmare': UN—GENEVA: The situation in war-ravaged Gaza is so desperate that teenagers are now saying they hope to be swiftly killed to escape the "nightmare", a sp...
- + Racism reducing my desire to play football: Brazil’s Vinicius—MADRID: Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play football was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, durin...
- + Poland ‘well prepared’ for Wales Euro showdown—LONDON: Poland manager Michal Probierz said Monday his team is “well prepared” for their Euro 2024 playoff against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday. The ...
- + Closing Bell: TASI slips for 3rd consecutive day as market turnover hits $2.65bn—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, losing 71.40 points to close at 12,585.54. The tot...
- + Russia blames Kyiv, West over Moscow gun attack—MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday sought to shift blame for the Moscow concert hall attack onto Ukraine and its Western backers, despite the Daesh group claim...
- + UN demand for Gaza ceasefire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began—UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council on Monday issued its first demand for a ceasefire in Gaza, with the US angering Israel by abstaini...
- + Saudi mission in US hosts Indiana University students for cultural exchange—RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in the US recently received a delegation of students from Indiana University Bloomington as part of a progr...
- + UAE’s treasury sukuk auction hits $2.13bn: Finance Ministry—RIYADH: The UAE’s treasury sukuk auction received bids totaling 7.83 billion dirhams ($2.13 billion), signaling a promising trajectory for the country...
- + UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons—UNITED NATIONS: UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three years of trying to tackle mounting human...
- + Hamas tells mediators it will stick to original position on ceasefire—CAIRO: Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Monday it has informed mediators that it will stick to its original proposal on reaching a comprehensi...
- + Saudi crown prince, Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement chairman discuss relations —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received in Jeddah Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Chairman Ammar Al-Hakim, the Saudi Pres...
- + Saudi crown prince, US House Armed Services Committee chairman discuss ties —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received in Jeddah Chairman of the US House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers, the Saud...
- + Struggling for a can of food: starving Gazans scramble for aid drops—GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: A military plane banked over the war-ravaged ruins of Gaza City dropping dozens of black parachutes carrying food ...
- + Iraqi court acquits police officer convicted for murder of a government adviser—BAGHDAD: An Iraq court has acquitted a police officer previously convicted and sentenced to death for leading a group that gunned down well-known anal...
- + Jordanian police clash with protesters near Israel embassy—AMMAN: Riot police fired teargas to push back hundreds of Jordanian demonstrators marching on the Israeli embassy in Amman on Sunday in protest at Isr...
- + Saudi Arabia, Bahrain sign MoUs to boost transportation cooperation—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Bahrain signed two memorandums of understanding to strengthen their partnership in transportation and logistics, Saudi Press ...
- + Sprinklers and drip irrigation help Iraqis beat drought—AL-AZRAKIYA, Iraq: After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father’s parched land, but then a water-saving irr...
- + Pro-Kurdish candidate fights anti-migrant sentiment in Turkiye—BOLU, Turkiye: A pro-Kurdish candidate, who lost his arm in prison during a police raid after a hunger strike in 2000, has turned three decades of soc...
- + Israel open to civilian return to north Gaza in truce talks—JERUSALEM: Israel signalled openness on Sunday to allowing the return of Palestinians displaced from the northern Gaza Strip as part of truce talks, a...
- + Red Crescent says Israel army besieges two more Gaza hospitals—GAZA STRIP: The Palestinian Red Crescent said on Sunday that Israeli forces were besieging two hospitals in southern Gaza, days after the army began t...
- + What doctors volunteering in Gaza’s stricken hospitals witnessed under Israeli siege—NEW YORK CITY: Four doctors from the US, UK and France, who have been working with teams in Gaza to support its healthcare system, have described witn...
- + 11 Rohingya found dead after Indonesia boat capsize: officials—MEULABOH: The bodies of at least 11 Rohingya refugees have been recovered off Indonesia’s westernmost coast after their boat believed to be carrying a...
- + Saudi minister receives Algerian ambassador—RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for Consular Affairs Ambassador Ali Al-Yousef on Monday received Algeria’s newly appointed ambassador to the Kingdom, Sh...
- + Under siege, Sudanese risk their lives to feed each other—CAIRO: Sameh Makki’s soup kitchen is barely 100 meters from the market, but it can take two hours to make the journey through Sudan’s war-torn streets...
- + Lebanon PM calls for pressure on Israel to stop attacking south after UN vote—BEIRUT: Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, said on Monday that countries should pressure Israel to stop attacking Lebanon following a U...
- + Kyiv endures bombardment as Russia steps up targeting of Ukrainian cities—KYIV: Russia launched missiles against Kyiv for the third time in five days Monday, part of an apparent escalation of aerial bombardment of Ukrainian ...
- + PwC, Microsoft launch CoE to develop Saudi AI talent—PwC Middle East in Saudi Arabia and Microsoft have announced the launch of an artificial intelligence center of excellence in Riyadh that will upskill...
- + stc records highest volume of voice calls in Grand Mosque history
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Future of the Brain’—Edited by Gary Marcus and Jeremy Freeman An unprecedented look at the quest to unravel the mysteries of the human brain, “The Future of the Brain” t...
- + For mineral-rich Philippines, green metals rush is a balancing act—DIDIPIO, Philippines: As the Philippines works to ramp up mining to meet global demand for metals crucial to the green energy transition, environmenta...
- + India has millions of dairy farmers. It’s creating a methane problem that’s tricky to solve—BENGALURU, India: Abinaya Tamilarasu said her four cows are part of the family. She has a degree in commerce from a local college, but prefers being h...
- + India court effectively bans madrasas in big state before election—NEW DELHI: A court in India essentially banned Islamic schools in the country’s most populous state, a move that could further distance many Muslims f...
- + Russia attacks Ukrainian gas storage site; Ukraine ramps up power imports—KYIV: An underground gas storage site in Ukraine was attacked on Sunday in the latest wave of Russian missile strikes on power facilities, while offic...
- + 3 of 4 suspects charged in Russia concert hall attack admit guilt during court hearing—MOSCOW: Three of the four suspects charged with carrying out the concert hall attack in Moscow that killed more than 130 people admitted guilt for the...
- + 11 killed in suspected Daesh attack on Syria truffle hunters: monitor—BEIRUT: An attack by the Daesh group killed at least 11 people hunting desert truffles in northern Syria on Sunday, a war monitor said, after the late...
- + Gaza Christians ask for peace on Palm Sunday—GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: The faithful walked slowly in a procession past the stone facade of Gaza’s only Catholic church on Palm Sunday, ga...
- + Apple leads conversation on women’s health at Riyadh event—In celebration of Mother’s Day and Women’s Day, Apple held a “Women’s Health Majlis” at Sima Space in Riyadh, where a number of female influencers and...
- + With investment from UAE firm-led consortium, Aster DM expands in KSA and GCC—Aster DM Healthcare Limited, one of the largest and fastest growing integrated healthcare providers in the GCC and India, has announced that the separ...
- + Riyadh Air joins UNGC to advance sustainability goals—Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, has joined the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative that pro...
- + Local protesters in remote Ladakh demand protection of fragile ecology, land autonomy—SRINAGAR: Thousands of people in the remote region of Ladakh have been protesting for over two weeks in freezing temperatures, demanding constitutiona...
- + Nesma and Columbia University forge alliance for knowledge transfer—In its relentless pursuit of excellence in construction management, Nesma and Partners has announced a knowledge transfer partnership with Columbia Un...
- + Gujarat Titans edge Mumbai Indians in IPL thriller to spoil Pandya’s homecoming—AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Titans edged out Mumbai Indians by six runs in an IPL thriller on Sunday as Hardik Pandya suffered a defeat as Mumbai captain after...
- + Ma Hawa celebrates spirit of giving this Ramadan—Ma Hawa, an Emirati brand owned by Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP LLC, is celebrating this Ramadan with a series of initiatives aimed at sup...
- + Foreign Minister meets Singaporean counterpart in Riyadh—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan on Sunday in Riyadh, the ministry...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘Psychiatric Studies’—Translated by R. F. C. Hull “Psychiatric Studies” gathers writings on descriptive and experimental psychiatry that Jung published between 1902 and 1...
- + Senegalese president opens Dakar branch of Prophet’s Biography Museum—RIYADH: Senegalese President Macky Sall on Sunday officially opened the Dakar branch of the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography a...
- + Keeping up with Ramadan TV tradition—JEDDAH: During Ramadan there is a tradition of families gathering around after iftar for a leisurely break to watch shows together. This year’s line...
- + Ramadan sees an uptick in consumer spending as e-commerce hits ‘peak season’—RIYADH: Local markets and online shopping will experience a surge during Ramadan activities thanks to an influx of consumers adapting their shopping h...
- + Saudi MSMEs see 20 percent growth in credit offerings—RIYADH: Credit facilities provided to micro, small, and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia saw a 20 percent rise in 2023 compared to the preceding yea...
- + Ramadan display showcases works by Pakistani calligraphy artists—ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s premier arts council has set up a Ramadan exhibition showcasing Qur’anic calligraphy by leading artists as part of efforts to bo...
- + Russia arrests suspected attackers after mass shooting kills 93 at concert—MOSCOW: Russia has arrested 11 people including four suspected gunmen in connection with a shooting rampage that killed 93 people in a concert hall ne...
- + Putin wants to blame Ukraine for Moscow attack: Zelensky—KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia’s Vladimir Putin of seeking to “shift the blame” onto Kyiv for the Moscow conc...
- + UAE travel tech sets high ambitions for Saudi expansion—CAIRO: The burgeoning expatriate community and digital surge in Saudi Arabia have beckoned UAE-based travel tech startup Tumodo to expand its horizons...
- + World Water Day important reminder of global water issues, says head of Global Water Organization—RIYADH: World Water Day, which falls on March 22, is an important occasion to remind governments and people of water issues around the world, includin...
- + UK-funded field hospital established in Gaza—LONDON: A British-funded field hospital in Gaza has been established and will soon open to provide much-needed healthcare services to the enclave’s po...
- + Benzema returns to training to boost Al-Ittihad—JEDDAH: Karim Benzema returned to training with Al-Ittihad on Friday night after recovering from a lower-back injury, Arriyadiyah has reported. Inju...
- + Gigi Hadid highlights collaboration with beauty brand —DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid this week teased a new collaboration with US cosmetics brand Maybelline. “It’s me, your resident @maybe...
- + UN Security Council vote on new Gaza ceasefire text postponed to Monday: diplomats—UNITED NATIONS, United States: A vote at the UN Security Council on a new text calling for an “immediate” ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was postpo...
- + KSrelief delivers food aid to thousands for Ramadan—RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid organization KSrelief has distributed food parcels to more than 20,000 people in Gaza, Sudan, Benin and Mauritania as part o...
- + Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack on supply vessel—MANILA: The Philippines accused the China Coast Guard of blocking a Filipino supply vessel and damaging it with water cannon Saturday morning off a re...
- + Top US diplomat warns Israel of global isolation if it attacks Rafah—TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday that Israel risked further global isolation ...
- + Israeli helicopter gunship kills Palestinian gunman in West Bank—JERUSALEM: An Israeli helicopter gunship chased a Palestinian gunman who had opened fire on an Israeli vehicle near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank...
- + Ramadan prayer at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa under the shadow of Gaza war—JERUSALEM: Muslims worshippers flocked to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound for the second Friday prayer of Ramadan under the heavy presence of Isra...
- + Saudi HR minister honors three people with Down syndrome —RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, who is also chairman of the Authority of People with Dis...
- + Jeddah hotels, restaurants cook up ways to reduce food waste—JEDDAH: Many hotels and restaurants in Jeddah are placing a strong emphasis on sustainability practices to make Ramadan more eco-friendly. The outle...
- + Who’s Who: Zaina Al-Hejin, head of communication at Boeing Saudi Arabia—Zaina Al-Hejin has been head of communication at Boeing Saudi Arabia since May 2023. She is responsible for developing and implementing an integrate...
- + Saudi deputy ministers receive Indonesian, Norwegian ambassadors—Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Indonesian Ambassador to the Kingdom Abdulaziz Ahmed on Wednesday in Riyadh, the m...
- + Canada FM confirms halting arms shipments to Israel—OTTAWA: Canada will halt all arms shipments to Israel, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly’s office confirmed Wednesday, a decision that has drawn the ire o...
- + Sudan heading toward world’s worst hunger crisis, UN Security Council warned—NEW YORK CITY: The UN on Wednesday warned that a record 18 million people in Sudan, more than a third of the country’s population, are facing acute fo...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Lives of Lichens’—Existing at the margins of life, lichens are the result of symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthesizing partners in the form of algae o...
- + Indonesia’s defense chief Subianto is declared election winner, but 2 rivals refuse to concede defeat—JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto was announced the winner of the presidential election in the world’s third-largest de...
- + Another 61 Jordanians allowed to leave Gaza through Rafah border crossing—AMMAN: Egyptian authorities have authorized an additional 61 Jordanian citizens to leave Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, officials in Jordan s...
- + Saudi ministry launches Swedish Ramadan gift program —RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance inaugurated King Salman’s “Gifts of Dates” program in Sweden. The Ramadan program wi...
- + France’s president pounds a punching bag on camera, and Europe notices—LONDON: The teeth clench. The brow furrows. The bicep bulges. In moody black and white, photos of French President Emmanuel Macron pounding a punchin...
- + Who are the real ‘Order of Assassins’ depicted in the new must-watch TV series ‘Al-Hashasheen’?—LONDON: The sweeping period drama “Al-Hashasheen” — or “The Assassins” — is certain to be one of the big hits of the Ramadan TV season. For many you...
- + UK threatens Israel with arms embargo over access of Red Cross to jailed Hamas militants—LONDON: The UK has reportedly warned Israel that it will withhold weapons unless the Red Cross is granted access to jailed Hamas militants, The Telegr...
- + Jordan thrash Pakistan 3-0 to win FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier—ISLAMABAD: Jordan defeated Pakistan 3-0 to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier between the two sides played at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on Th...
- + Why shared water resources could become a source of conflict between nations of the Arab region—DUBAI: Water scarcity and mismanagement are pressing global issues, made worse by a warming climate which is depleting the world’s freshwater sources ...
- + Saudi Arabia maintains strong position on UN maritime connectivity index—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has scored above 240 points on a UN index measuring maritime connectivity for the fifth quarter in a row, reflecting improved shi...
- + Dubai restaurateur apologizes for sharing controversial pro-Israel video—LONDON: A Dubai restaurateur issued an apology on Wednesday following backlash for sharing a controversial pro-Israel video claiming that Palestinians...
- + Ramadan delights bring spotlight to culinary traditions of Filipino Muslims—MANILA: From banana with coconut milk to rice with crunchy chicken floss and slow-cooked caramelized meat, Filipino Muslims serve special delicacies d...
- + Indian diaspora contributed richly to the development of cricket in Saudi Arabia—RIYADH: The Indian diaspora has contributed richly to the development of cricket played in Saudi Arabia for over five decades. It was in 1978 when, f...
- + Arab ministers meet Palestinian official in Cairo to discuss Gaza—CAIRO: Arab ministers held talks with a Palestinian official in Cairo on Thursday to discuss efforts to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and were due...
- + Urgent efforts needed as famine looms in Sudan: US special envoy—LONDON: Urgent international efforts are needed to address the worsening situation for the Sudanese people as famine looms, the US special envoy to th...
- + Australia step closer to 2026 World Cup with Lebanon win—SYDNEY: Australia’s Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined Lebanon on Thursday to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup...
- + GCC, Turkiye eye stronger economic ties with launch of free trade talks—RIYADH: Economic ties between Turkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council are poised to improve as both sides signed a deal to launch negotiations for a ...
- + Saudi Arabia’s main index rises to close at 12,835—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Thursday, gaining 96.32 points, or 0.76 percent, to close at 12,835.65. The total trading tur...
- + British cartoonist Tim Sanders celebrates Palestinian life and resistance in London exhibition—LONDON: An art exhibition exploring the struggles and contradictions of Palestinian life has revealed the pride and resilience of a people living unde...
- + Turkish soldier killed in clash in Iraq, defense ministry says—ANKARA: A Turkish soldier was killed and four others were wounded in a clash with militants from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in norther...
- + Rafah displaced shiver as thunder and rain lash tent camp—RAFAH, Palestinian Territories: Torrential rains lashed a tent camp for displaced people in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, where frightened Palestinia...
- + Neuer’s Germany comeback thwarted by injury—BERLIN: Recalled Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss his country’s friendly matches against France and the Netherlands due to injury, the German...
- + Thai parliament speaker praises Saudi Arabia for serving Islam and its charitable work at Ramadan banquet—RIYADH: The speaker of the Thai parliament, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, on Wednesday praised Saudi Arabia for the major role it plays in serving Islam and...
- + Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto wins presidency with 1st-round majority—JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto has been elected president of the world’s third-biggest democracy, the elections commission said Wednesday, beat...
- + With no chance to mark Ramadan, Gazans gather at soup kitchens—JABALIA, Gaza: In the Jabalia refugee camp, hungry Gazans hold out pots to receive soup during the holy month of Ramadan. As other Muslims around th...
- + Israeli military says it killed 90 gunmen at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital—JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said on Wednesday it had killed around 90 gunmen and arrested 160 in a raid on Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital. Al Shifa, the G...
- + Saudi officials hold talks with US envoy to Sudan—RIYADH: The General Supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, met with the US Special Envoy to Sudan,...
- + Saudi Arabia plans $40bn push into artificial intelligence, NYT reports—BENGALURU: Saudi Arabia’s government plans to create a fund of about $40 billion to invest in artificial intelligence, the New York Times reported on ...
- + Youths kill 15 in South Sudan in latest clash—JUBA: Unidentified youths shot dead 15 people in South Sudan’s Pibor region, including its commissioner, a senior official said on Wednesday, in the l...
- + Oil Updates – crude retreats from multi-month highs, strong dollar dents demand—SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar curbed investor appetite while traders took some money off the table after benchm...
- + Fasting Fighters: How Ramadan shapes the training regimes of MMA’s Muslim stars—The holy month of Ramadan, a time dedicated to fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, is of great significance to Muslims worldwide. For those wh...
- + Ayman Yahya’s return boosts Saudi squad ahead of Tajikistan clash—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national football team were given a boost with the return of Ayman Yahya to training on Tuesday evening ahead of their double-h...
- + Canada halting arms shipments to Israel: Official—MONTREAL: Canada will halt all arms shipments to Israel, a government official told AFP on Tuesday, a decision that has drawn the ire of Israel as it ...
- + An explosion in a coal mine in southwest Pakistan kills 12 miners while 8 are rescued—QUETTA, Pakistan: An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed 12 miners while eight were rescued, an official said Wednesday. The bo...
- + Ukraine’s foreign minister to visit India next week, sources say—Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, will visit India next week as Kyiv looks to build support for its peace plan, two Indian officials aware of...
- + UN mission probing Daesh crimes forced to shut in Iraq—BAGHDAD: A United Nations mission set up to help Iraq investigate alleged Daesh genocide and war crimes is being forced to shut prematurely before it ...
- + Israel ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to Gaza: Oxfam—LONDON: Anti-poverty charity Oxfam on Monday accused Israel of intentionally preventing the delivery of aid into Gaza during its war with Hamas, in vi...
- + IAEA to help Iraq develop nuclear program—BAGHDAD: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi met Iraq’s prime minister in Baghdad on Monday as part of a visit to help th...
- + Mayor says Palestinian killed by Israeli fire in West Bank—NABLUS, Palestinian Territories: A Palestinian man was killed Tuesday in the occupied West Bank by Jewish settlers, a local official said, with the Is...
- + Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans in last-ball thriller to clinch third PSL title—ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United became the most successful Pakistan Super League franchise on Monday night after clinching their third PSL title, edging o...
- + Riyad Mahrez asks to be left out of Algeria squad for friendlies against Bolivia, South Africa—Riyadh: Al-Ahli captain Riyad Mahrez has been left out of the Algerian national team squad announced by Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic ahead of the upc...
- + Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul—WASHINGTON: The top two US generals who oversaw the evacuation of Afghanistan as it fell to the Taliban in August 2021 blamed the Biden administration...
- + Houthis claim firing missile toward Israel and attacking Red Sea ship—AL-MUKALLA: The Houthis claimed on Tuesday that they had attacked a ship in the Red Sea as well as fired missiles toward Israel, and they rejected a U...
- + Houthis in Yemen blow up a resident’s house, killing at least 9 from the same family, residents say—CAIRO: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen blew up a house Tuesday in a town southeast of the capital, Sanaa, killing at least nine people from the ...
- + ‘The Zone of Interest’ director’s Oscars speech slammed by hundreds of Jewish stars, creators in open letter—DUBAI: More than 450 Jewish stars and other Hollywood professionals have slammed “The Zone of Interest” writer-director Jonathan Glazer’s speech at th...
- + Where We Are Going Today: ‘Smood’ cafe in Qatif—The colors of the rainbow can be found at Smood, a juicery and cafe located in the heart of Qatif. Fruit and vegetables are cold pressed in a hydrau...
- + Four Seasons Riyadh’s ‘Ramadan Tent’ returns with new look—Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center has announced the return of its iconic “Ramadan Tent” at the Kingdom Ballroom with a new look, offering gu...
- + New Genesis showroom offers luxury automotive experience—Genesis has successfully captivated car enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province with the opening of its state-of-the-art showroom in Alkhobar r...
- + Israel’s war undermining top UN court, S. Africa says—WASHINGTON: South Africa’s foreign minister on Tuesday accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she again allege...
- + Oil Updates – prices slip as Russia lifts supplies, jet fuel demand stirs caution—SINGAPORE: Oil prices dipped on Tuesday due in part to the prospect of rising supply from Russia, slower-than-expected downstream demand in sectors su...
- + Netflix drops trailer for ‘Rebel Moon 2’ starring Sofia Boutella—DUBAI: On Tuesday, Netflix dropped the full trailer for “Rebel Moon — Part 2: The Scargiver,” starring French Algerian actress Sofia Boutella. The s...
- + Bank of Japan ends negative rates, farewells era of radical policy—TOKYO: The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its unorthodox policy on Tuesday, making a historic shift ...
- + French minister tours cultural highlights during Saudi visit —RIYADH: Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s culture minister, received his French counterpart Rachida Dati, who is currently on a visi...
- + Saudi culture minister receives French counterpart in Riyadh—RIYADH: Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s culture minister, received his French counterpart Rachida Dati, who is currently on a visi...
- + Israeli airstrikes kill 20 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say—CAIRO: Twenty Palestinians were killed in the early hours of Tuesday in Israeli air strikes on Rafah and central parts of the Gaza Strip, Gaza health ...
- + Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats ‘hate Israel’ and their religion—NEW YORK: Former President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firesto...
- + Israeli airstrikes target Damascus countryside, Syria says—AMMAN: Israel early on Tuesday launched missiles at several military targets outside the Syrian capital Damascus resulting in some “material damage,” ...
- + UN chief warns against ‘sequel to ‘Oppenheimer“—UNITED NATIONS, United States: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Oscar-winning film “Oppenheimer” on Monday as he warned that the world fa...
- + Saudi Crown Prince, UN secretary general discuss Gaza situation —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a phone call from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the Saudi Press Agency s...
- + UN Security Council calls for immediate halt to Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels—NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Monday condemned “in the strongest terms” Houthi strikes against international maritime traffic in the Red S...
- + New research shows a surge in popularity of Shisha across the globe as demand for cleaner experiences grows—DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: New research reveals a significant decline in cigarette smoking and a substantial surge in shisha users over the past 12 ...
- + An Afghan refugee has been convicted of murder in a case that shocked Albuquerque’s Muslim community—ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: An Afghan refugee was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings that shook Albuquerque’s Muslim co...
- + Saudi leaders congratulate Russian president on re-election —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call to Russian president Vladimir Putin, the Saudi Press Agency said early Tuesd...
- + Vietnam faces $3bn annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels—HANOI: Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported Sunday, citing new researc...
- + Palestinian unemployment rate spikes to over 50 percent: ILO—GENEVA: The Israel-Palestinian conflict is pushing the rate of Palestinian unemployment in the occupied West Bank and Gaza to above 50 percent, the In...
- + Saudi fund chief receives Uzbekistan minister—RIYADH: Saudi Fund for Development CEO Sultan Al-Marshad on Monday received Uzbekistan’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhromjon Aloyev an...
- + Iraqi Kurdish party to boycott local polls in tussle with federal Supreme Court—IRBIL: The main party in northern Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region said on Monday it would boycott local elections, accusing the Baghdad-based Supreme...
- + EU, Philippines resume stalled trade negotiations—BRUSSELS: The European Union and the Philippines said on Monday they would resume negotiations on a free trade agreement as the EU seeks to tap into A...
- + Could a ‘maritime highway of boats and barges’ end Gaza’s siege?—LONDON: Although Israel has permitted dozens of aid trucks to enter the Gaza Strip in recent days, humanitarian agencies warn that not nearly enough a...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘Extremely Online’ documents the fleeting and permanent nature of the internet—Everyone assumes the internet is “forever” but, is it? One person who knows how much the internet is both permanent and fleeting is technology journal...
- + Jordan’s crown prince performs Umrah—RIYADH: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah on Monday performed Umrah, the minor pilgrimage to Makkah. He also performed prayers at the Grand...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘Overwhelmed’ by Maurice S. Lee—What happens to literature during an information revolution? How do readers and writers adapt to proliferating data and texts? These questions appea...
- + Oil Updates – prices build on previous week’s gains as supply risks rise—NEW DELHI: Oil prices ticked up in Asian trade on Monday, extending gains from last week when prices rose nearly 4 percent on the view that supply was...
- + KSrelief, Uzbekistan officials discuss aid efforts—RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor-general of Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief, held talks on regional and global aid efforts on Sunday wit...
- + North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul—SEOUL: North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Monday in what analysts said was a calculated move to grab attention as US Secreta...
- + Famine imminent in northern Gaza: report—ROME: Famine was imminent in the northern part of the Gaza Strip and the entire population there was facing crisis levels of food insecurity or worse,...
- + Israeli military tells Gazans to evacuate Al-Shifa hospital—GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Israel’s military on Monday called on Gazans to evacuate the area in and around the territory’s largest hospital ...
- + ServiceNow committed to powering Saudi Arabia’s AI future—As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation journey in line with Saudi Vision 2030, ServiceNow, a leading digital workflow platform, is sol...
- + Egypt condemns Israel’s continued attacks on Palestinians in Gaza—CAIRO: Egypt has condemned the continued Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. Egypt condemned in the strongest terms on ...
- + A Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3, Putin warns the West—MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct conflict between Russia and the US-led NATO military alliance would m...
- + Saudi Arabia’s mining sector records 138% growth in exploitation licenses —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is on an impressive upswing, recording a 138 percent increase in the issuance of exploitation licenses since the ...
- + Saudi Arabia’s crude production rose to 8.96 mbpd in January: JODI —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crude production increased by 12,000 barrels per day in January to 8.96 million bpd, representing a monthly rise of 0.22 percen...
- + Azerbaijan’s president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever—BAKU: Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his country is “closer than ever” to a peace deal with Armenia, half a year after Azerbaijan recaptu...
- + Howzat! Cricket-lovers in Kingdom follow their favorite game with a passion—RIYADH: Cricket is a hugely popular sport, second only to soccer as the most-watched sport on the globe, and has been played in Saudi Arabia for more ...
- + ‘New Codes of Luxury in Saudi Arabia’ talks women and their role in driving the future of luxury —DUBAI: A report by The Future Laboratory and Together Group explores the emergence of Saudi Arabia as a cultural epicenter for luxury consumers, and a...
- + Experts to discuss cybersecurity issues at Riyadh forum—RIYADH: Top decision-makers and entities will convene to discuss pivotal issues in the digital realm at the fourth edition of the Global Cybersecurity...
- + Closing Bell: TASI ends session in green, nears $3bn in trade volume —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index wrapped up Monday’s trading session at 12,772.46 points, witnessing an increase of 10.03 points, or 0.0...
- + Mbappe scores hat-trick as PSG hit Montpellier for six—MONTPELLIER, France: An unstoppable Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 6-2 win away to Montpellier on Sunday that allowe...
- + Pakistan confirms airstrikes against suspected militants inside Afghanistan, Kabul says civilian targets hit—ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday confirmed airstrikes against suspected militants in border regions inside Afghanistan, hours after the Afghan Taliban sa...
- + Stargazers learn about Ramadan moon in Al-Balad—JEDDAH: Special events that allow astronomy enthusiasts to gaze at the stars and learn more about phases of the moon during Ramadan are being held at ...
- + Jeddah Historic District hosts stargazing event for Ramadan —JEDDAH: The Jeddah Historic District, known as Al-Balad, has emerged as a magnet for stargazers this Ramadan, hosting an event that blends celestial o...
- + Violence erupts between players and fans after match in Turkiye—ISTANBUL: Violence broke out between supporters of Trabzonspor and players from Fenerbahce after a Turkish top-flight league match on Sunday. A crow...
- + Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza—TEL AVIV, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from top ally the United States against his leader...
- + Israel confirms death of army captain under Hamas captivity in Gaza—JERUSALE: The Israeli military said on Sunday that a soldier believed to have been held hostage in the Gaza Strip died during Hamas’s October 7 attack...
- + Jordan army says it detected suspicious aerial movements near Syria border—AMMAN: The Jordanian army said on Monday its air defense radar system had detected suspicious aerial movements from an unknown source along the border...
- + Suárez scores twice in second half, leading Miami past DC United without Messi—WASHINGTON: Luis Suárez scored the go-ahead goal in the 72nd minute and added another in the 85th minute, lifting Inter-Miami to a 3-1 victory over DC...
- + UN envoy urges Syria to rejoin Geneva talks—DAMASCUS: Visiting UN special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen urged Damascus on Sunday to rejoin talks to revise the country’s constitution, warning tha...
- + Aid reaches Gaza as Israel and Hamas consider truce talks—CAIRO: Trucks of flour have reached northern Gaza for distribution to areas that have had no aid in four months, Palestinian media reported on Sunday,...
- + Minister meets Cyprus’ ambassador to Saudi Arabia—RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Cypriot Ambassador to the Kingdom Michael Alexios o...
- + Muslim prisoners in England ‘disproportionately targeted’ with pepper spray, data shows—LONDON: Muslim prisoners across England and Wales were disproportionately targeted by a pepper spray first introduced to prison officers in 2018, The ...
- + Bank Albilad supports Vision 2030 with F1 sponsorship—With its strategic sponsorship of the Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024, Abdulaziz Al-Onaizan, CEO of Bank Albilad, has reaffirmed the bank’s de...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Lichenpedia—Author: Kay Hurley “Lichenpedia” is a delightfully entertaining and beautifully illustrated A–Z treasury about the strange, obscure, and remarkable...
- + UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive—WASHINGTON: The UN children’s agency said on Sunday over 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza in Israel’s offensive, adding many kids were sufferi...
- + Frankly Speaking: Did Oct. 7 attack expedite recognition of Palestine?—DUBAI: Statements from Western leaders indicate Palestine is now closer to full UN membership than it was prior to the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Isra...
- + ‘U By Emaar’ elevates spiritual journey with Makkah launch—U By Emaar has announced a significant milestone in its growth — the renowned loyalty program is now expanding internationally to Makkah, at the luxur...
- + Egypt calls on Israel to lift restrictions on aid reaching Gaza by land—CAIRO: Egypt has urged Israel to remove restrictions and impediments to the process of allowing aid access to Gaza via land ports. Responding to enq...
- + Germany calls for large-scale aid access to Gaza as Scholz heads to Israel—BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Israel on Saturday to allow humanitarian aid access to Gaza on a larger scale, ahead of a two-day trip to ...
- + Future-proofing Saudi Arabia’s workforce—DUBAI: Saudi students will soon have greater access to top-quality higher education following a series of agreements allowing international academic i...
- + Second aid shipment for Gaza ready to sail, says Cyprus president—LARNACA, Cyprus: A second cargo of food aid was ready to depart by sea from Cyprus to Gaza on Saturday, the island’s president said, after a first aid...
- + Standard Chartered Bank aims to boost Saudi-China economic ties with strategic expansion —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia offers significant growth potential for foreign banks operating in the Kingdom to meet the increasing demand from Chinese clients...
- + Russia forces Ukrainians in occupied territories to take its passports – and fight in its army—KYIV, Ukraine: He and his parents were among the last in their village to take a Russian passport, but the pressure was becoming unbearable.
- + Trump hails election as ‘most important date’ in US history—VANDALIA, United States: Donald Trump told a rally in Ohio on Saturday that November’s presidential election will be the “most important date” in US h...
- + EU to bolster Egypt ties with billions in funding—CAIRO: European leaders are expected to announce a multi-billion euro funding package and an upgraded relationship with Egypt in Cairo on Sunday, part...
- + Closing bell: Saudi main index edges up to close at 12,762—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 39.90 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 12,762.43. The total trading turno...
- + India’s IT hub faces severe water shortages as key supplies run dry —NEW DEHLI: Millions of people in India’s tech hub of Bengaluru are facing an unprecedented water crisis as a key supply of the resource runs dry, in w...
- + Tashkeela exhibition in Riyadh showcases fashion from Saudi Arabia and beyond—RIYADH: Riyadh’s Front Exhibition Center is playing host to a showcase of creativity with the Tashkeela exhibition by Saudi 100 Brands, which is spotl...
- + Newcastle United season is not ‘over’ insists Eddie Howe after Man City cup exit—MANCHESTER: Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has refuted claims the Magpies’ season is ’over’ after they crashed out of the FA Cup. A first-half Ber...
- + PIF explores acquisition of Saudia to boost tourism efforts: Bloomberg —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in early talks to buy the Kingdom’s flagship airline as part of transforming the country into a touris...
- + Israel strikes several sites in Syria, wounding a soldier, Syrian military says—BEIRUT: Israeli airstrikes hit several sites in southern Syria early Sunday wounding a soldier, Syrian state media reported. State news agency SANA, ...
- + Tashkeela exhibition in Riyadh showcases fashion from Saudi Arabia and beyond—RIYADH: Riyadh’s Front Exhibition Center is playing host to a showcase of creativity with the Tashkeela exhibition by Saudi 100 Brands, which is spotl...
- + Saudi residential mortgage loans jump to 11-month high in January—RIYADH: Banks in Saudi Arabia granted residential mortgage loans worth SR7.54 billion ($2 billion) to individuals in January 2024, marking an 11-month...
- + Israeli PM vows to invade Gaza’s Rafah despite world ‘pressure’—GAZA STRIP: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to send ground forces into Gaza’s southern Rafah city despite growing international...
- + Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says—NIAMEY: Niger’s ruling military junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U...
- + Top iftar spots in Riyadh this Ramadan—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s capital city has a diverse range of local and international restaurants offering special menus and dishes to mark the holy mont...
- + Israel to attend new ceasefire talks as UN says Gaza hunger crisis worsens—DOHA/JERUSALEM: The main UN aid agency operating in Gaza said on Saturday that acute malnutrition was accelerating in the north of the Palestinian enc...
- + Boss taps Jessica Kahawaty for new campaign—DUBAI: Australian-Lebanese model Jessica Kahawaty this week unveiled her newest campaign with Boss. Taking to Instagram, she shared polaroid-style p...
- + UK minister visits Saudi pavilion in Cannes—CANNES: Britain’s Minister for Investment Lord Dominic Johnson recently visited Invest Saudi’s pavilion at Global Urban Festival MIPIM in Cannes, Fran...
- + Islamabad United thump Quetta Gladiators in PSL eliminator—ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United defeated Quetta Gladiators by 39 runs in the first eliminator of the ninth Pakistan Super League event at the National Sta...
- + UAE Pro league: Al-Wasl bounce back to answer doubters—Leaders Al-Wasl produced a champions’ response to adversity and bottom-placed Hatta’s season spiralled at the same time as Emirates Club’s received ne...
- + Bahrain’s crown prince, Blinken discuss Gaza ceasefire in Manama—LONDON: Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa on Saturday met with the US secretary of state in Manama to discuss regional issues. The c...
- + Rights advocates denounce ‘systemic abuse’ in Israeli prisons—GENEVA: In the shadow of the war raging in Gaza, record numbers of Palestinian detainees are filling Israeli prisons, where they face “systemic abuse”...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Einsteinian Revolution’—Authors: Jurgen Renn and Hanoch Gutfreund The revolution that emerged from Albert Einstein’s work in the early twentieth century transformed our und...
- + Multilingual support ensures seamless entry for Umrah pilgrims in Madinah—RIYADH: The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah is ensuring efficient entry for Umrah performers duri...
- + Red Bull employee lodges complaint against Horner with FIA — report—LONDON: The female Red Bull employee at the center of allegations against Christian Horner has lodged an official complaint to Formula 1’s governing b...
- + Fatah hits back at criticism of new PM by Hamas, other groups—RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah party hit back at criticism by Hamas and other factions over his appointment of a new prime mini...
- + ‘Saudi Arabia could double hotel rooms in the next 10 years’—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia should double the number of hotel rooms in the next 10 years to meet the rising number of religious tourists, a top official has ...
- + Ashleigh Plumptre ‘fulfilled’ at her new home of Jeddah—RIYADH: In less than a season playing for Al-Ittihad women’s team, Ashleigh Megan Plumptre has left an indelible mark not just on the field of play, b...
- + Who’s Who: Aatif Alshahri, general manager of financial affairs at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu—Aatif Alshahri has been general manager of financial affairs at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu since February 2018. He has more than 20 y...
- + British luxury department store Harrods teams up with Qatari artist for Ramadan artworks—DUBAI: Luxury British department store Harrods has collaborated with Qatari artist Mbarak Al-Thani on two sets of imagery to mark Ramadan and Eid Al-F...
- + Sakkari outlasts Gauff in rain-delayed semifinal, plays Swiatek for title at Indian Wells —INDIAN WELLS, California: Maria Sakkari outlasted Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 after blowing three match points in the second set of their rain-delaye...
- + Superstar’ Galopin Des Champs wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups—CHELTENHAM, United Kingdom: Galopin Des Champs was described as a “superstar” by his trainer Willie Mullins after joining an elite club of horses to c...
- + Indian navy intercepts Somali pirates on cargo ship Ruen—An Indian navy warship has intercepted the hijacked the cargo ship Ruen and demanded the Somali pirates on board surrender, a navy spokesperson said o...
- + South Korean senior doctors to resign in support of junior medics’ walkout—SEOUL: A group of South Korean senior doctors said Saturday that they would resign starting March 25 in support of junior medics in a nearly month-lon...
- + Wyndham Clark sets a big target at The Players Championship. Scheffler coping with pain in his neck—PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida: Scottie Scheffler had his 25th consecutive round under par Friday in The Players Championship, and this was hard work. He ...
- + Mass evacuation in Ukraine’s north amid intense Russian bombardment—KYIV: Ukrainian authorities have begun mass evacuations of communities in the country’s northern Sumy region close to the Russian border after extende...
- + Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’s not endorsing Trump—NEW YORK: Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election. “It should come as no surprise that I will ...
- + Hamas lashes out at Abbas’s ‘unilateral’ designation of new PM—CAIRO: The Islamist group Hamas on Friday criticized the “unilateral” designation by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of an ally and leading busine...
- + Hamas, Houthis hold rare meeting: Palestinian sources—BANDE DE GAZA, Palestinian Territories: Senior figures from Hamas and Yemen’s Houthi rebels held a rare meeting to discuss coordinating their actions ...
- + S&P affirms Saudi Arabia’s A/A-1 rating—RIYADH: International rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed its foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings for Saudi Arabia at ‘A/A-1...
- + In Gaza, there are no more ‘normal-sized babies’: UN official—UNITED NATIOS, United States: The humanitarian situation in Gaza is a “nightmare” for mothers and babies, with doctors reporting small and sickly newb...
- + Ambrey says fuel tanker in Red Sea attacked, two explosions reported—CAIRO: A Marshall Islands-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker reported two explosions near the ship as it traveled off the coast of Yemen’s p...
- + Premier League red tape again set to hold back Newcastle United transfer business, says Howe—NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed that Newcastle United will again be prevented from overhauling their squad due to restrictive Premier League red ta...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Lessons for Survival—Author: Emily Raboteau
- + King, crown prince top donations as Saudi nation collects one billion riyals in Ramadan charity campaign—RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman led donations as the Saudi nation collected a billion riyals for a national Ramadan charity c...
- + Kuwaiti media company Zain launches Ramadan commercial highlighting humanitarian crisis in Gaza—LONDON: Kuwaiti telecommunications giant Zain has dedicated this year’s Ramadan commercial to the plight of Palestinian children in Gaza, shedding lig...
- + Loud explosion is heard as Somali militant group says its fighters have attacked a hotel in capital—MOGADISHU, Somalia: The Somali extremist group Al-Shabab said its fighters have attacked a hotel in the capital Mogadishu, where a loud explosion and ...
- + Saudi crown prince, Egypt’s El-Sisi exchange Ramadan greetings—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday received a phone call from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, during which h...
- + Can whistleblowing achieve positive results?—LONDON: On Nov. 8, 2021, Lord Patel, then chair of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, issued a statement in which he thanked Azeem Rafiq for “his bravery ...
- + Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying Donald Trump’s March 25 hush-money trial for a month—NEW YORK: New York prosecutors said Thursday they are open to delaying the start of Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial by a month “in an abundan...
- + Abu Dhabi-backed firm in talks to invest in OpenAI chip venture—LONDON: Abu Dhabi’s state-backed investment firm MGX is in early stage discussions to invest in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s chip venture, the Financial Tim...
- + Boniface ‘close’ to return, says Leverkusen coach Alonso—BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Friday Nigeria striker Victor Boniface was “close to getting back on the pitch” and could return in Ma...
- + ‘World-class’ Salah ready to wreak havoc on Man Utd, says Klopp—LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah is ready to wreak more damage on Manchester United in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final as the Egyptian get...
- + Liverpool rout Sparta to reach Europa League quarterfinals. Late goals propel Leverkusen—LONDON: Mohamed Salah scored one goal and set up three to help Liverpool demolish Sparta Prague 6-1 and march into the Europa League quarterfinals on ...
- + Man City’s treble bid hit by De Bruyne injury blow—LONDON: Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne will miss Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle as the Belgium midfielder battle...
- + Zimbabwe sect leaders charged in court for using 251 children as cheap labor—NORTON, Zimbabwe: A man calling himself a prophet was charged in a Zimbabwean court Thursday after police raided the compound where he led a religious...
- + Nigerian leader rules out ransoms for abducted students as observers urge dialogue—ABUJA, Nigeria: Nigeria’s leader has ruled out the payment of ransoms for nearly 300 schoolchildren abducted from their school in the conflict-hit no...
- + Yemen’s Houthis reported to have a hypersonic missile, possibly raising stakes in Red Sea crisis—DUBAI, UAE: Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim to have a new, hypersonic missile in their arsenal, Russia’s state media reported Thursday, potentially raisin...
- + Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year—AL-NAYRAB, Syria: For years, Syria’s civil war has been a largely frozen conflict, the country effectively carved up into areas controlled by the Dama...
- + Russia detains eight for polling station vandalism—MOSCOW: Russian police detained at least eight people Friday for acts of vandalism at polling stations on the first day of voting in presidential elec...
- + UN demands unimpeded aid access to Sudan as famine looms—GENEVA: The United Nations called Friday for Sudan’s warring factions to provide unimpeded access to deliver desperately-needed aid as the spectre of ...
- + Gulf dates reign supreme on Bangladeshi iftar tables—DHAKA: Gulf varieties of dates are the favorite ones among Bangladeshis, with many making sure that the Saudi or Emirati fruits will be on their iftar...
- + Umrah program guests embrace Makkah’s heritage—MAKKAH: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance on Thursday hosted a cultural event for the beneficiaries of the Custodian of the Tw...
- + Macron warns against ‘limits’ on backing Ukraine—PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned allies against imposing limits on support for Ukraine, saying European security was at stak...
- + Saudi ministry reiterates hospitality rules in Makkah and Madinah during Umrah, Hajj seasons—RIYADH: Tourism and hospitality operators in Makkah and Madinah have been reminded they must follow all regulations, instructions and guidelines that ...
- + Polls open in Russian vote to extend Vladimir Putin’s reign—MOSCOW: Russians started voting on Friday in a three-day presidential election set to hand hardline leader Vladimir Putin another six-year term as fre...
- + US military chief tours arms plants with GOP lawmakers to show that Ukraine aid boosts jobs at home—CAMDEN, Arkansas: As they stood before massive rocket launchers built in part by their Arkansas constituents, Republican lawmakers were getting an una...
- + Two Russian border regions are now active combat zones: Ukraine official—KYIV: A senior Ukrainian intelligence official said on Thursday that armed groups purporting to be made up of Russians opposed to the Kremlin were pre...
- + Israeli general in Gaza criticizes political leaders—JERUSALEM: An Israeli general leading troops in Gaza has delivered rare public criticism of the country’s political leadership, demanding it “be worth...
- + The Arena in Diriyah to revolutionize entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Gulf—RIYADH: Diriyah Co., a Public Investment Fund entity transforming Diriyah into a global cultural, historical, and lifestyle hub, on Wednesday unveiled...
- + South Africa’s foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested—CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s foreign minister says her country’s citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arreste...
- + Fasting in Ramadan can drastically improve your health, doctors say—RIYADH: During the month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat and drink from sunrise to sunset every day. In Islam, fasting is a form of worship that fost...
- + Saudi Arabia ‘an emerging sporting nation’ globally: Shaima Al-Husseini—Shaima Al-Husseini, managing director at the Saudi Sports for All Federation, has overseen a remarkable rise in participation across sporting codes an...
- + AlUla beat Al-Taraji to be crowned champions of SAFF Women’s First Division League—JEDDAH: AlUla were crowned champions of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Women’s First Division League after beating Al-Taraji 4-2 on penalties o...
- + Yemen’s Houthis attack ship in Gulf of Aden — AL-MUKALLA: A missile believed to have been launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia struck a vessel off Yemen’s southern city of Aden on Thursday, as the ...
- + Winners of Qur’an memorization award honored in Saudi Arabia—RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar honored the winners of the 25th session of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Award for Qur’an Memorization, R...
- + Turkiye’s foreign minister seeks Iraq’s support against Kurdish militant group—BAGHDAD: Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was in Baghdad for high-level meetings on Thursday, ahead of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s expected...
- + Oil updates — crude rises on strong US fuel demand as supply concerns continue —SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed in early trade on Thursday, supported by strong demand in the US after gasoline stocks hit a three month low and crude s...
- + Aid efforts intensify for famine-stalked Gaza—GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Efforts mounted on Thursday to get more aid into the war-devastated Gaza Strip, where the UN warns of famine and ...
- + Review: ‘The Stranger’s Case’ critiques the ‘mountainish inhumanity’ shown toward refugees—CHENNAI: Historically, refugees have borne the brunt of cruelty and most aptly “The Strangers’ Case,” which follows a family of Syrian refugees, opens...
- + Review: Deluxe ‘Dead Space’ loses none of its chilling core—LONDON: “Dead Space” was originally launched across formats in 2008 and spawned several sequels. It is now back in a digital deluxe version complete...
- + Magrabi opens state-of-the-art hospital in Dammam—Magrabi Ophthalmology and Dentistry Hospital Dammam officially opened its doors in Al-Shaala, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of heal...
- + Denver back on top as Porter shines in Miami win—MIAMI: Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points as reigning NBA champions the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 100-88 on Wednesday to reclaim top spo...
- + Abu Dhabi set to host top athletes at Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup—ABU DHABI: Several of the sport’s top athletes will compete at the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup on March 15 and 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the ...
- + Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad to clash in King’s Cup semifinals—RIYADH: The draw for the King’s Cup semifinals has pitted Al-Hilal against Al-Ittihad while Al-Nassr will face Al-Khaleej. The dates for the matches...
- + Saudi inflation holds steady at 1.8% in February: GASTAT —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s inflation remained stable in February at 1.8 percent, compared to 1.6 percent in January, according to official data. The Ge...
- + Ramadan 2024: Fashion houses unveil collections inspired by the holy month —DUBAI: Renowned fashion houses from the Gulf and across the globe have unveiled their new Ramadan collections to celebrate the holy month. Designers h...
- + Makkah hotels ramp up readiness for this year’s Ramadan season—MAKKAH: Makkah’s hotels are gearing up to receive the millions of people arriving to perform Umrah during Ramadan. Prices in Makkah’s hotels vary bas...
- + Russia believed to have jammed signal on UK defense minister’s plane — source—LONDON: Russia is believed to have jammed the satellite signal on an aircraft used by defense minister Grant Shapps to travel from Poland back to Brit...
- + Saudi, Syrian foreign ministers meet in Riyadh—RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, the ...
- + Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says—UNITED NATIONS: Many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditi...
- + Saudi customs receives global acclaim for two-hour clearance service—RIYADH: Saudi customs has garnered global acclaim for implementing the two-hour clearance service at all the country’s ports. In a detailed report, ...
- + Closing Bell: Saudi main index edges up with trading turnover of $3.89bn —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose to gain 5.38 points, or 0.04 percent, to close Thursday’s trading session at 12,728.53. The tota...
- + Syria war death toll over 507,000, 13 years on—BEIRUT: Syria’s war has killed more than 507,000 people, a war monitor said Thursday ahead of the 13th anniversary of the conflict which has displaced...
- + Ukraine steps up border attacks as Putin urges Russians to vote—MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged Russians to vote for him at a “difficult” time for the country, hours before polls open and...
- + Sixty migrants feared drowned crossing Mediterranean from Libya—ROME: As many as 60 people are feared to have drowned on a vessel carrying migrants across the Central Mediterranean from Libya to Italy or Malta, the...
- + UK MP warns of ‘explosion’ in unreported Islamophobia—LONDON: A senior politician has warned of an “explosion” of unreported Islamophobia in the UK. Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “In my...
- + Morocco inaugurates Gaza aid route via Israel—RABAT: Morocco has sent 40 tons of humanitarian supplies for Gaza via an Israeli airport, a diplomatic source said Tuesday, the latest bid to diversif...
- + Germany joins operation to airdrop aid into Gaza—BERLIN: Germany said Wednesday it was joining an air bridge operation along with several other countries to drop desperately needed humanitarian aid i...
- + New Murabba leads Saudi investment drive at MIPIM 2024 in France—New Murabba Development Company, a fully owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, is showcasing its transformative vision at the MIPIM 2024, a ...
- + Palestinian stabs 2 at checkpoint near Jerusalem, Israeli police say—JERUSALEM — Israeli police say a Palestinian stabbed and wounded two people at a checkpoint near Jerusalem before being shot Wednesday. Israel’s Mage...
- + Saudi authorities unveil commemorative Ramadan passport stamp—RIYADH: A special passport stamp commemorating this year’s Ramadan season has been unveiled by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Mini...
- + How African countries became casualties of war in Sudan, Red Sea shipping disruption—ABIDJAN Cote d’Ivoire: Already plagued by complex internal problems, the economies of East Africa have perhaps been the most affected among regional s...
- + Israeli strike on car in south Lebanon kills both passengers—DUBAI: An Israeli drone strike on a car outside the Palestinian camp of Rashidieh outside the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Wednesday killed both ...
- + Tabuk collector opens museum featuring Saudi heritage artifacts dating back several centuries—RIYADH: A resident of Saudi Arabia's northwestern Tabuk province has opened his museum to the public featuring his private collection of the Kingdom's...
- + Kerten Hospitality announces ‘House Urban Eco Resort’ in Riyadh —Kerten Hospitality, in partnership with developers RIKAZ and RAFAL and with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, unveiled a ground-breaking project...
- + Saudi deputy ministers receive Belgian, Syrian ambassadors—Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Belgian Ambassador to the Kingdom Pascal Hubert Gregoire on Wednesday in Riyadh. ...
- + What We Are Reading Today: The World Atlas of Deserts and Drylands—Edited by: David S. G.Thomas Deserts and drylands account for more than 40 percent of land on our planet. Characterized by a lack of water and ext...
- + Serco, SaveFast sign MoU for safer, skilled Saudi workforce—Serco Middle East has signed a memorandum of understanding with SaveFast Training Academy, one of the region’s leading health safety and environment t...
- + Why the UFC must evolve to win over Saudi Arabia —DUBAI: Since its inception in 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC, has been the undisputed leader in the world of mixed martial arts. Led...
- + TVS Motor bolsters KSA presence with five new products—TVS Motor Company, a global automaker that operates in the two and three-wheeler segments, has announced the launch of five new products in the two-wh...
- + Greek military ship shoots at two drones in the Red Sea—ATHENS: A Greek military vessel serving in the European Union’s naval mission in the Red Sea has shot at two drones and pushed them back, a Greek Defe...
- + Oil Updates – crude higher on strong US demand, Fed policy in focus—SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations of strong global demand, including in the world’s top consumer the United States, and as even ...
- + Pacers roll back Thunder, Celtics wrap up West Coast road trip with emphatic win over Jazz—LOS ANGELES:-Myles Turner scored 24 points as the Indiana Pacers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s three-game winning streak with a 121-111 victory ...
- + Putin says goal of Ukraine’s attacks on Russia is to interfere with election, RIA reports as drones hit refinery—The main goal of Ukraine’s recent attacks on Russian regions is to interfere with the upcoming presidential election, President Vladimir Putin said in...
- + PGA Tour, Saudi talks ‘accelerating’: Monahan—MIAMI: PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan said Tuesday talks with the Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf were “accelerating” but was tight-lipped on how the pr...
- + Saudi FM receives phone call from British foreign secretary—RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Monday. During the cal...
- + Seven feared dead on migrant boat off Spain’s Canary Islands—ARGUINEGUIN, Spain: Two people died and five are feared dead after they attempted to reach Spain’s Canary Islands on a boat with migrants on board, au...
- + Putin ‘only understands force:’ Russian chess legend—WASHINGTON: Kremlin critic and chess legend Garry Kasparov on Tuesday called for a stronger Western response to Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine and sai...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘Wildlife of India’ by Bikram Grewal—The Indian subcontinent is exceptionally rich in wildlife because of its wide variety of habitats and climates, ranging from the ocean to the Himalaya...
- + Gaza family uprooted by war shares a somber Ramadan meal in a tent—MUWASI, Gaza Strip: It was a somber scene as Randa Baker and her family sat on the ground in their tent in southern Gaza at sunset on Monday for their...
- + Can food airdrops avert mass starvation in beleaguered Gaza?—LONDON: The US and its Arab allies appear to have finally circumvented the biggest obstructions in the path of food-aid flow to the neediest residents...
- + Minister meets Cuban ambassador in Riyadh—RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati on Tuesday met Cuban Ambassador to the Kingdom Vladimir Andres Gonzalez. During the...
- + Saudi Arabia warns against Ramadan donations through unauthorized channels—RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reiterated that donations during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan must be made within the Kingdom throu...
- + Where We Are Going Today: Mamo Michelangelo offers taste of Italy and France in Riyadh—For those seeking a sophisticated and luxe dining experience in Riyadh, look no further than the Italian-French restaurant Mamo Michelangelo. Mamo s...
- + e& enterprise spotlights efforts in driving digitization across KSA—e& enterprise reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Saudi Arabia’s digital future during an exclusive gala dinner held in partnership with Kin...
- + Man Utd’s Mount back in training after four-month injury absence—LONDON: Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount returned to training on Tuesday after four months out with a calf injury. Mount has made just 12 app...
- + US military confirms Yemen’s Houthis targeting of vessel Pinocchio—CAIRO: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said early on Tuesday that Yemen’s Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled areas...
- + Asharq News debuts AI anchor on air—LONDON: A multilingual AI lookalike of Asharq News anchor Hadil Eleyan has been debuted by the channel on air. The AI version of the Saudi-based cha...
- + A meeting of the UN body promoting equality for women starts with 5 male speakers—UNITED NATIONS: The UN’s preeminent body promoting equality for women and girls opened its annual meeting Monday with five male speakers in a row – a ...
- + Japan Foreign Minister: Violence of Israeli settlers unacceptable—TOKYO: Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko on Tuesday said the violence by extremist Israeli settlers, is ‘absolutely unacceptable’. “Japan is de...
- + Al-Faqir Well in Madinah reopens after improvements to site—MADINAH: The Al-Faqir Well in Madinah, which is also known as the Salman Al-Farsi Well, has reopened to visitors following development work. Dating ...
- + French parliament to vote on Macron’s Ukraine strategy—PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron’s Ukraine strategy was to be put to a symbolic vote in parliament’s lower house on Tuesday as political tensio...
- + Grand Mosque authority designates doors for Umrah pilgrims—MAKKAH: The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has assigned specific doors in the Grand Mosque to receive ...
- + Protests in India over implementation of citizenship law excluding Muslims—NEW DELHI: Protests have erupted in India following the announcement of a government plan to enact a controversial citizenship law that excludes Musli...
- + Stricter drug testing before Paris Olympics ordered for track and field athletes from 4 countries—MONACO: Track and field athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal will be tested more often ahead of the Paris Olympics because of sub-standard...
- + Food aid for Sudanese refugees in Chad could end next month, WFP says—GENEVA: Food aid for hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees in Chad, some of whom are close to starvation, will be suspended next month without mo...
- + Lebanon’s Yasmina Zaytoun, 2024 Miss World runner-up, says ‘hard work finally paid off’—DUBAI: Lebanon’s Yasmina Zaytoun, who was named first runner-up at the Miss World 2024 ceremony in India over the weekend, says she is over the moon n...
- + Saudi Arabia showcases literary achievements at London fair—JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2024 London Book Fair. The event, whic...
- + Biden’s budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs—MANCHESTER, N.H.: President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters’ attention: It would offer tax breaks for families,...
- + Trump won’t give money to Ukraine if elected, says Hungary’s Orban—BUDAPEST: Former US leader Donald Trump will not give money to help Ukraine fight Russia if he wins the presidency again and that will hasten an end t...
- + Fourth Saudi charity campaign to launch Friday —RIYADH: The fourth Saudi annual national campaign for charitable activities is set to launch on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Tuesday....
- + German court to rule on ‘extremist’ label for AfD—MUENSTER, Germany: A German court is due to rule this week on whether security services can treat the far-right Alternative for Germany and its youth ...
- + Nassr dumped out of the Champions League by Al-Ain after penalties —Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr may have to wait another year for continental glory but at least they gave their fans a performance to be proud of on M...
- + Israel urges UN Security Council to pressure Hamas on hostages—UNITED NATIONS: Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday demanded the United Nations Security Council “put as much pressure as possible” on Pal...
- + Palmer stars for Chelsea as Newcastle beaten 3-2 in English league thriller—LONDON: Cole Palmer capped an impressive display with a goal and an assist as Chelsea beat Newcastle 3-2 in a pulsating English Premier League match o...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘Justice in Lüritz’ by Inga Markovits—As a child, Inga Markovits dreamt of stealing and reading every letter contained in a mailbox at a busy intersection of her town in order to learn wha...
- + Saudi Arabia distributes dates in 93 countries—RIYADH: As part of King Salman’s gift program, Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs officials have been coordinating the distribution of dates in 93 coun...
- + Egypt’s annual urban inflation jumps to 35.7% in February —CAIRO: Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation jumped to 35.7 percent in February from 29.8 percent in January, driven mainly by a rise in food ...
- + Who’s Who: Talal Al-Hammad, editor-in-chief at entArabi —Talal Al-Hammad has been editor-in-chief at entArabi since 2023. He launched the media platform to cover stories about entrepreneurs and the challen...
- + Dubai’s non-oil private sector hits fastest growth since May 2019 with PMI at 58.5 —RIYADH: Dubai’s non-oil private sector maintained its growth momentum in February, with the Emirate’s Purchasing Managers’ Index reaching 58.5 – the h...
- + Saudi deputy FM receives Nigerian ambassador—RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji received in Riyadh on Monday the Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingd...
- + Iraq Kurds digitize books to save threatened culture—DOHUK: Huddled in the back of a van, Rebin Pishtiwan carefully scans one yellowed page after another, as part of his mission to digitize historic Kurd...
- + PM Mikati continues efforts to keep war away from Lebanon—BEIRUT: Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Monday he hoped the situation on the country’s southern border with Israel would not d...
- + stc, Nokia announce world’s first O-RAN based 5G private wireless network trial—stc and Nokia announced they have achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing a 5G private wireless network based on cloud-native O-RAN t...
- + Oil Updates – prices fall on China demand worries—TOKYO/NEW DELHI: - Oil prices extended last week's losses on Monday on concern about slow demand in China, although lingering geopolitical risk surrou...
- + Popular Saudi restaurant in London readies for Ramadan rush—LONDON: As the sun sets over London’s Edgware Road during Ramadan, the UK capital’s famously Middle Eastern district bursts into life. On the street...
- + Cenomi Centers to open new Al-Ahli store in Jeddah—Cenomi Centers, the largest owner, operator and developer of contemporary lifestyle centers in Saudi Arabia, has announced a partnership with Al-Ahli ...
- + Mobily renews Ericsson partnership for digital transformation—Ericsson and Etihad Etisalat, known as Mobily, have extended their managed services agreement for a further three years to leverage next-generation ar...
- + Israel-Hamas war rages in besieged Gaza as Ramadan begins—GAZA: The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Monday in Gaza with no truce in sight, as fighting rages between Israeli forces and Hamas militants and ...
- + Oscars fashion: Arab designs and Gaza ceasefire pins spotted on the red carpet —DUBAI: Hollywood’s top stars hit the Oscars red carpet at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night, with a handful of attendees dressed in creations by Arab ...
- + South Korea starts procedures to suspend licenses of 4,900 striking doctors—SEOUL: South Korea said Monday it had started procedures to suspend the medical licenses of 4,900 junior doctors who have resigned and stopped working...
- + Christopher Nolan wins his first Oscar for directing ‘Oppenheimer’—LOS ANGELES: Christopher Nolan fulfilled his award show frontrunner status, winning his first Oscar on Sunday night for directing “Oppenheimer” and th...
- + ‘The Zone of Interest’ director makes emotional plea for end to Gaza bombardment during Oscars acceptance speech—LOS ANGELES: One of the only award winners to directly acknowledge the war in Gaza onstage, “The Zone of Interest” director Jonathan Glazer called out...
- + ‘The Zone of Interest’ wins Oscar award for best international film—LOS ANGELES: The harrowing Holocaust drama ” The Zone of Interest,” which explores questions of complicity while depicting the mundane lives of a Nazi...
- + Sinner, Alcaraz trounce Indian Wells Masters opponents—INDIAN WELLS: Reigning Grand Slam champions Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz turned in dominating performances on Sunday to roll into the fourth round...
- + Egyptian-French scriptwriter Arthur Harari wins the Oscar for Best Screenplay along with partner—DUBAI: Egyptian-French scriptwriter Arthur Harari and his partner Justine Triet have won the Oscar for best original screenplay for “Anatomy of a Fall...
- + Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch says leader Khalid Al-Batarfi dead in unclear circumstances—SANAA, Yemen: The leader of Yemen’s branch of Al-Qaeda is dead, the militant group announced late Sunday, without giving details. Khalid Al-Batarfi h...
- + Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard wins the weeklong Tirreno-Adriatico race—SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO, Italy: Two-time defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard secured overall victory in the weeklong Tirreno-Adriatico...
- + ‘Oppenheimer’ wins best picture at Academy Awards, Emma Stone takes best actress—LOS ANGELES: “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th...
- + Muslims gather to pray in NY’s Times Square as Ramadan begins—NEW YORK: Dozens of Muslim worshippers gathered in New York’s Times Square Sunday to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan, with some displaying...
- + War in Gaza, Ukraine cast shadow over Academy Awards—LOS ANGELES: Protest and politics intruded on an election-year Academy Awards on Sunday, where demonstrations for Gaza raged outside the Dolby Theatre...
- + Russian embassy in US in contact with State Department ahead of elections, ambassador says—MOSCOW: The Russian embassy in Washington is in "close contact" with the U.S. State Department ahead of the presidential election in Russia this week ...
- + Real Madrid regain 7-point lead over Girona in Spanish league after routing Celta Vigo—MADRID: Real Madrid made peace with their fans with a comfortable win over Celta Vigo and reclaimed a seven-point lead at the top of the Spanish leagu...
- + Israeli strike on Lebanese house kills five: state media—BEIRUT: At least five people were killed Saturday, four from the same family, and nine wounded in an Israeli strike on a house in southern Lebanon, th...
- + On eve of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City offers little festivity as Gaza war rages—JERUSALEM: On the eve of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City bears few of its usual hallmarks of festivity. Nearly half of the ...
- + Israelis rally for hostage release, Netanyahu ouster—TEL AVIV: Shouting “Elections now!” and “Bring back the hostages now!,” thousands of Israeli demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv Saturday to demand the...
- + Kyiv slams Pope&#e2;Pcs &#e2;Pbwhite flag&#e2;Pc call, vows no surrender to Russia—KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine on Sunday angrily rejected Pope Francis&#e2;Pcs call to negotiate with Russia two years into its invasion, vowing &...
- + Hamas chief blames Israel for stalled ceasefire talks, leaves door open—CAIRO: Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh blamed Israel on Sunday for stalling ceasefire talks and rejecting Hamas&#e2;Pcs demand to end the war o...
- + As fuel prices soar, Karachi&#e2;Pcs young fishermen make perilous journeys on makeshift plastic boats—KARACHI: In the pre-dawn haze earlier this week, as fishing communities in the downtrodden coastal settlements of Pakistan&#e2;Pcs souther...
- + Saudi climate envoy meets Mexican ambassador—RIYADH: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir on Sunday met with Ambassador of Mexico to the Kingdom Anibal Gom...
- + Kuwaiti doctors perform crucial surgeries in Gaza—LONDON: A medical team from the Kuwait Red Crescent Society on Sunday performed crucial surgeries on Palestinian patients at the Kuwait Specialized Ho...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Power and Possession in the Russian Revolution—Author: Anner O&#e2;Pcdonnell&#c2; The revolutions of 1917 swept away not only Russia&#e2;Pcs governing authority but al...
- + Ramadan &#e2;P^ a global commitment to spirituality, community—JEDDAH: More than 2 billion Muslims worldwide are embarking on the sacred journey of Ramadan, a holy month that goes far beyond abstaining from food a...
- + What We Are Reading Today: &#e2;PbThe House on Mango Street&#e2;Pc—Celebrating 40 years since publication, &#e2;P	c;The House on Mango Street&#e2;P	d; by Sandra Cisneros is a beloved modern...
- + EU envoy reaffirms commitment to long-term solutions in Gaza—RIYADH: Christophe Farnaud, the EU ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman, outlined the bloc&#e2;Pcs three priorities regarding the...
- + Sudanese army rules out truce unless RSF leaves civilian sites—DUBAI:&#c2;&#a0;There will be no truce in Sudan in the holy month of Ramadan unless the Rapid Support Forces, also known as RSF, paramilitary ...
- + NATO’s biggest drills since the Cold War send a signal to Russia and aim for a real-life feel—ABOARD THE FRENCH FRIGATE NORMANDIE: Large NATO drills in the frigid fjords of northern Norway may be just war games meant to hone the fighting skills...
- + 2 women drove a man’s body to a bank to withdraw his money, US police say—ASHTABULA, Ohio: Two Ohio women have been accused of driving the body of a deceased 80-year-old man to a bank to withdraw money from his account befor...
- + Spain’s prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state—BILBAO, Spain: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Saturday that he will propose that Spain’s parliament recognizes a Palestinian state. “I wi...
- + Biden: Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza—WILMINGTON, Delaware: US President Joe Biden said Saturday that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than hel...
- + Veteran Saudi diplomat warns of consequences of Israel’s Gaza war, regional spillover risk —DUBAI: With no end in sight to Israel’s onslaught on Gaza, a veteran Saudi diplomat has warned that the conflict could contribute to regional terroris...
- + Sudan’s RSF paramilitaries welcome UN call for cessation of hostilities in Ramadan—CAIRO: Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group on Saturday welcomed a call by the United Nations Security Council for a cessation of hostiliti...
- + Another top donor says it will resume funding the UN agency for Palestinians as Gaza hunger grows—JERUSALEM: Another top donor to the UN agency aiding Palestinians said Saturday that it would resume funding, weeks after more than a dozen countries ...
- + Saudi fund chief receives Islamic Development Bank official—RIYADH: Sultan Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development and his deputy Faisal Al-Kahtani received on Friday in Riyadh the Islamic Development...
- + Karachi Kings nail last-ball win over Lahore Qalandars, keep playoff hopes alive—ISLAMABAD: Karachi Kings clinched their fourth victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with a thrilling three-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars at t...
- + Gaza talks mediators pushing to secure truce, Israel says—CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza: Efforts to secure a deal on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza are ongoing, Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad said on S...
- + Saudi startup ecosystem takes a giant LEAP—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurship scene witnessed a transformative surge in investment activity at LEAP 2024 – the Kingdom’s highly-attended sta...
- + Will Sudan’s feuding generals heed Ramadan ceasefire pleas as mass starvation looms?—ABIDJAN, Cote d’Ivoire: As the Islamic world prepares to observe the holy month of Ramadan, with its requisite fasting during daylight hours, the peop...
- + Kane equals 60-year-old record as eight-goal Bayern keep hopes alive—MUNICH: Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thumped Mainz 8-1 on Saturday, equalling a 60-year-old record and keeping alive his team’s hope...
- + Diversification strategies paying off for GCC economies—RIYADH: Transport, tourism and logistics are set to help the Gulf Cooperation Council region secure gross domestic product growth far above the lobal ...
- + Madinah gains gold in UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Cities program—RIYADH: Madinah governor and chairman of the Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA), Prince Salman bin Sultan, attended the ceremony granting Madi...
- + What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Covenant of Water’—Abraham Verghese’s 2023 novel, “The Covenant of Water,” which was listed as one of the 100 Most Notable Books of the year by The New York Times, is ab...
- + Saudi Aramco launches first marine fuel station for vessels in Saudi Arabia—JEDDAH: Saudi Aramco launched Aramco Marina on Saturday — the first station in the Kingdom to supply fuel to yachts and boats in the Kingdom — at the ...
- + Saudi National Transformation Program setting pace for Vision 2030—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambitious National Transformation Program, which sought to develop the necessary infrastructure for the realization of the King...
- + French drug gang leader arrested in Morocco: officials—MARSEILLE, France: The alleged leader of a major drug gang from the southern French port city of Marseille has been arrested in Morocco, French author...
- + Microsoft says it hasn’t been able to shake Russian state hackers—BOSTON: Microsoft said Friday it’s still trying to evict the elite Russian government hackers who broke into the email accounts of senior company exec...
- + Man Utd bounce back against Everton thanks to two penalties—MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Everton paid for conceding two first-half penalties at Old Trafford as Manchester United bounced back to winning ways to k...
- + Aid ship for Gaza expected to depart Cyprus this weekend—LARNACA: A ship laden with relief supplies for Gaza was preparing to depart Cyprus on Saturday as part of efforts to aid a population on the brink of ...
- + Trump meets with Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orbán, continuing his embrace of autocrats—Former President Donald Trump met Friday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as the likely Republican presidential nominee continued his embra...
- + Leading Gulf women recognized for transformative contributions—Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council hosted an International Women’s Day event at the GCC headquarters in Riyadh on March 8, celebrating the accomplis...
- + Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is ‘not unthinkable’—WARSAW: Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO forces “is not unthinkable” and that he appreciates the French president for not ruling ou...
- + Brazil’s LIDE, UAE International Investors Council sign MoU—SAO PAULO: The LIDE business group, leading a Brazilian private sector delegation, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE International...
- + 2 killed including a 16-year-old in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine—KYIV: Ukrainian authorities said two people including a teenage boy were killed Saturday in Russian artillery attacks and Russia reported it had shot ...
- + UN Palestinian refugee agency at ‘risk of death’, UNRWA chief says—GENEVA: The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is at “risk of death” after a string of donors suspended their funding over Israeli allegations ...
- + At least 10 dead and 10 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island—PADANG, Indonesia: Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and a landslide on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving ...
- + Erdogan says Turkiye firmly backs Hamas leaders—ANKARAA: Turkish President Recep Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Ankara “firmly backs” Palestinian militant group Hamas. “No-one can make us qu...
- + UN Security Council urges Sudan’s warring parties to halt hostilities during holy month of Ramadan—UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council urged Sudan’s warring parties on Friday to immediately halt hostilities during the Muslim holy month of Ramada...
- + KSrelief launches Ramadan food project in Yemen, Indonesia—RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has launched a food basket distribution project for 2024 in the Hajar district of Yemen’s Hadramout governorate. T...
- + US judge upholds program that lets in 30,000 migrants from 4 countries per month—VICTORIA, Texas: A federal judge in Texas on Friday upheld a key piece of President Joe Biden’s immigration policy that allows a limited number of mig...
- + Howe confident ‘brilliant’ Livramento can cover for injured Trippier—NEWCASTLE: Kieran Trippier is set to miss Newcastle United’s trips to Chelsea and Man City over the next fortnight and likely international duty with ...
- + Biden says Gaza ceasefire by Ramadan 'looking tough'—ROSE VALLEY, United States: US President Joe Biden warned Friday that it would be “tough” to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by the Muslim...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Women Behind the Wheel—Author: Nancy A. Nichols
- + Sandstorm Express team defend their Rally Jameel title—JEDDAH: Ewelina Chlebowska of Poland and her German co-driver Hanna Riehle of the Sandstorm Express team successfully retained their Rally Jameel titl...
- + US bipartisan candidate may pose threat to Biden reelection—WASHINGTON: A US political group risked disrupting President Joe Biden’s reelection bid Friday as it announced plans to field a third presidential can...
- + Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund signs partnership agreement with World Economic Forum—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund entered into a partnership agreement with the World Economic Forum on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agenc...
- + UN chief urges Sudan’s warring parties to halt hostilities during Muslim holy month of Ramadan —UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged Sudan’s warring parties on Thursday to halt hostilities during the Muslim holy month of Ra...
- + World’s first 3D-printed mosque unveiled in Jeddah—JEDDAH: Jeddah recently celebrated the inaugural ceremony of the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology. Situated in Al-Jawhara sub...
- + Red Bull’s on-track dominance overshadowed by controversy off it—JEDDAH: The more things change in Formula One, the more they stay the same. That is, on the track. Off it, it is no exaggeration to say that recent ...
- + How Saudi Arabia’s shift to cleaner fuels will benefit public health and improve air quality —RIYADH: In an era of increasing environmental awareness, Saudi Arabia is well on its way to balancing its carbon footprint by combating air pollution ...
- + What We Are Buying Today: ‘Jawlah’ educating and empowering children—Jawlah is more than just a toy shop; it is a cultural and educational oasis catering to the unique needs of the region’s children. Founded by Shahd ...
- + Activist slashes painting of British author of Jewish homeland declaration—LONDON: A pro-Palestinian activist slashed a painting of the early 20th-century British foreign minister Arthur Balfour at Cambridge University on Fri...
- + Teen Saudi artist develops vision to support local artists —RIYADH: Hatem Alkaka, a Saudi artist from Qatif, may just be 17 years old, but his creative vision is a galaxy of ideas driving him to create a studen...
- + Alkhobar’s Bohemia brings music to Saudi Arabia’s capital—RIYADH: Alkhobar-based Bohemia Art Cafe and Records has opened a new branch at The Warehouse in the Kingdom’s capital where visitors can enjoy coffee,...
- + British teen Bearman realizes a dream with surprise Ferrari debut—JEDDAH: British teenager Oliver Bearman realized a dream on Friday when he made his competitive Formula One debut for Ferrari and qualified an impress...
- + Peshawar Zalmi sail into PSL playoffs with commanding 76-run triumph over Gladiators—ISLAMABAD: In an electrifying showdown at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Peshawar Zalmi clinched their spot in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoffs, ...
- + Layan Jouhari ‘proud’ to be voice of Saudi 2034 World Cup bid—RIYADH: Layan Jouhari is a young footballer in a hurry. In keeping with the giant strides that Saudi Arabia’s women’s football continues to take, th...
- + Al-Thaqafiah TV named MENA region’s exclusive broadcaster of 96th Academy Awards ceremony—RIYADH: Al-Thaqafiah has been granted exclusive rights in the Middle East and North Africa to broadcast the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, the Saudi TV...
- + Afghan women stage rare protests on International Women’s Day—KABUL: Small groups of Afghan women on Friday staged rare demonstrations to mark International Women’s Day in private spaces, after a crackdown by Tal...
- + New incident reported in sea off Yemen—DUBAI: British maritime agencies said on Friday that an incident had been reported in waters around 50 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's city of Ade...
- + Creative agency SRMG Labs scoops 3 prizes at Dubai Lynx Awards—RIYADH: SRMG Labs, the creative and innovation agency founded by SRMG, won three awards at The Dubai Lynx Awards, the region’s largest creative festiv...
- + Former British leader Theresa May says she’ll quit Parliament before an election this year—LONDON: Former British Prime Minister Theresa May announced Friday that she will quit as a lawmaker when an election is called this year, ending a 27-...
- + Two killed, 26 injured in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Sumy, officials say—KYIV: Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s northern city of Sumy on Thursday killed two people and injured 26 more, the regional administration said on...
- + ‘It hurts’: Gaza war robs Muslim world of Ramadan joy—GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: For Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is a time of prayer, reflection and joyful evening meals, but all Gazans wish for ...
- + Sudan army chief’s son injured in road crash: Turkish media—ANKARA: A son of Sudan’s army chief and de-facto leader Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has been seriously injured in a road accident in Turkiye, a local media...
- + Zelensky lands in Istanbul for Erdogan talks—ISTANBUL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul on Friday for talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the war ...
- + Saudi FM attends ministerial meetings on Somalia, Turkiye—RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated on Wednesday in a meeting of the Ministerial Working Group on supporti...
- + Israel destroying Gaza’s food system in ‘starvation’ tactic, says UN expert—GENEVA: A UN expert said on Thursday that Israel was destroying Gaza’s food system as part of a broader “starvation campaign” in its war against Hamas...
- + What We Are Reading Today: An Internet for the People—Author: Jessa Lingel Begun by Craig Newmark as an e-mail to some friends about cool events happening around San Francisco, craigslist is now the le...
- + Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on Netflix—ARLINGTON, United States: Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium, N...
- + Data Saudi platform officially launched to facilitate economic data access—RIYADH: A new framework is set to serve as a central hub for accessing transparent economic and social data, thanks to the official launch of the Data...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Euroshock by Charles Dallara—It is the inside story of the unprecedented restructuring of Greece’s debt in 2012 and how the eurozone was stabilized, says a review published on goo...
- + Arabic software pioneer Mohammed Al-Sharekh passes away at 82—RIYADH: Mohammad Al-Sharekh, the Kuwaiti entrepreneur who made history by becoming the first person to develop an Arabic-language operating system for...
- + Zelensky to visit Istanbul on Friday: official—ISTANBUL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Istanbul on Friday for talks with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the war agai...
- + Embassy culinary event celebrates high-quality Danish food—RIYADH: A culinary evening hosted by the Danish embassy in Riyadh highlighted the best of the country’s cuisine, from imported cheeses to chocolate. ...
- + Egypt sees tourism numbers picking up—BERLIN: The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza caused a drop in tourism to Egypt compared to expectations in the last quarter of 2023, but the number of visitor...
- + Schick snatches late draw to keep Leverkusen’s unbeaten run alive—BAKU: Patrik Schick headed Bayer Leverkusen level in stoppage time for a 2-2 draw at Qarabag in the Europa League on Thursday, extending their unbeate...
- + Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief sends food to thousands in Sudan—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief distributed 1,900 food parcels in Sudan on Wednesday. The organization handed out 1,160 food parcels to d...
- + Israeli tank in ‘likely scenario’ fired machine gun at reporters after deadly shelling, report finds—BEIRUT/THE HAGUE: An Israeli tank crew killed a Reuters reporter in Lebanon in October by firing two shells at a clearly identified group of journalis...
- + GCC, Canada officials hold talks on boosting partnership—RIYADH: Top officials from the GCC and Canada’s government held talks on Wednesday in Riyadh on ways to boost relations and tackle key regional and in...
- + Oil Updates – prices hold gains on upbeat China trade data—SINGAPORE: Oil prices held steady on Thursday, holding onto overnight gains after upbeat Chinese trade data and after US data showed a smaller-than-ex...
- + US, Turkiye kick off comprehensive talks to explore improving troubled ties—WASHINGTON: The US and Turkiye are set to kick off comprehensive talks on Thursday to discuss if the NATO allies can move beyond deep rooted disagreem...
- + Cavaliers comeback stuns Celtics, Suns hold off Nuggets in overtime 117-107 —LOS ANGELES: The Cleveland Cavaliers overturned a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to snap the Boston Celtics’ 11-game winning streak with a 105-104 vi...
- + Bassem Youssef, Maz Jobrani to perform at Abu Dhabi Comedy Festival—DUBAI: The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Comedy Festival has added two new comedians to its roster of performers: Bassem Youssef and Maz Jobrani....
- + China coast guard flexes its might against the Philippines in disputed waters as journalists look on—ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN: It was a heart-pounding moment far out in the disputed South China Sea: One of at least five Chinese coast guard ships aggressiv...
- + Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI trade secrets while working with Chinese companies—WASHINGTON: A former software engineer at Google has been charged with stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets from the company while secretly ...
- + Niger, Mali, Burkina creating joint force to fight worsening jihadi insurgency—NIAMEY, Niger: Junta-led Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle security threats across their territories, Niger’...
- + Microsoft engineer sounds alarm on AI image-generator to US officials and company’s board—A Microsoft engineer is sounding alarms about offensive and harmful imagery he says is too easily made by the company’s artificial intelligence image-...
- + Ancelotti denies wrongdoing after Spanish prosecutors accuse him of tax fraud and seek jail sentence—BARCELONA: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied wrongdoing after Spanish state prosecutors accused him of tax fraud claiming he used shell com...
- + Biden to give make-or-break speech as Trump rematch looms—WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden prepared Wednesday for perhaps the most crucial speech of his political career as the unpopular 81-year-old tries t...
- + 8 teens wounded by gunfire at Philadelphia bus stop, the 71st case of mass shooting this year in gun-crazy USA—RIYADH/PHILADELPHIA: A succession of four gun incidents on the transit system of Pennsylvania in the past four days has raised the total number of ma...
- + Ukraine aims to conduct counter-offensive actions in 2024, top commander says—The Ukrainian military will stabilize the battlefield situation shortly and aims to form units for counter-offensive actions later this year, a top mi...
- + Madrid ‘suffer’ in Leipzig draw to reach Champions League quarters—MADRID: Real Madrid scraped through into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 1-1 second-leg draw against RB Leipzig on Wednesday, progressing 2...
- + Over 8,500 migrants died worldwide last year, a record since the UN started counting in 2014—GENEVA: A total of 8,565 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, the UN migration agency said Wednesday, a record high since it bega...
- + Man City advances to the quarterfinals of the Champions League after 3-1 win over Copenhagen—MANCHESTER, England: Manchester City continued its pursuit of back-to-back Champions League titles by advancing to the quarterfinals of European club ...
- + Erdogan says Israeli settlers major obstacle to peace—ANKARA: Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Israeli settlers were one of the main obstacles to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian ...
- + Macron urges Ukraine’s allies not to be ‘cowards’—PRAGUE: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Ukraine’s allies not to be “cowards” in supporting the country to fight off the Russian inva...
- + Talks on ending Lebanon-Israel border hostilities to begin in Ramadan, Lebanese PM says—BEIRUT: Indirect talks on an end to hostilities along the Lebanese-Israeli border will begin during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which starts next...
- + French trade minister meets with Saudi officials at LEAP—RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met Franck Riester, French minister delegate for foreign trade, economic at...
- + Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli settlement expansion plans in West Bank—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday condemned an Israeli decision to approve the development of 3,500 new settlement units in the West Bank. The Saudi ...
- + Georgina Rodriguez attends Laverne brand event in Riyadh—DUBAI: Argentinian model Georgina Rodriguez made a head-turning appearance on Tuesday at an event hosted by Saudi perfume label Laverne in Riyadh. T...
- + Aid trucks entering Gaza must double to meet basic needs, WFP says—GENEVA: The number of humanitarian aid convoys entering Gaza daily must at least double to meet some of the population’s most basic needs, the World F...
- + Egypt nets new IMF loan but pound plunges in value by 40%— CAIRO: Egypt secured an additional $5 billion in loans from the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday after the central bank raised interest rates...
- + Nuclear chief Grossi meets Putin to discuss Zaporizhzhia plant—MOSCOW International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday after talks with energy officia...
- + British maritime body reports ‘irregular activity’ near Yemen in Red Sea—YEMEN: The UK Maritime Trade Operations authority on Wednesday reported “irregular activity” in the Red Sea near Yemen, and urged vessels to exercise ...
- + La Liga President Javier Tebas eyes more football ties with Saudi Arabia—RIYADH: La Liga President Javier Tebas says growing ties between Spanish and Saudi football will serve a new generation of players. Tebas was speaki...
- + Microsoft launches Center of Excellence to boost Saudi workforce’s digital skills —RIYADH: The Saudi workforce is set to receive a digital skills boost after Microsoft announced a new Center of Excellence, empowering professionals in...
- + Ngannou, Joshua prepare for Friday’s face-off in front of Riyadh Season fans—RIYADH: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and heavyweight Mixed Martial Arts champion Francis Ngannou will face off on Friday at the Ki...
- + Where We Are Going Today: Tamees 09 restaurant—Tamees 09, a restaurant with two locations in Jeddah and one in Riyadh, is known for its range of breakfast dishes. The restaurant offers authentic ...
- + Has Lebanon’s Hezbollah been strengthened or weakened by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza?—DUBAI: After a string of losses suffered by Hezbollah since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began on Oct. 7, Middle East analysts are increasingly asking...
- + Oil Updates – crude rebounds as OPEC+ output cuts override China, US demand concerns—NEW YORK: Oil prices rebounded slightly on Wednesday after extended declines as signs of supply tightness amid output cuts by major producers overrode...
- + Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs meets EU official—Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir met Hannah Neumann, chairman of the EU delegation for relations with the ...
- + Saudi Arabia to bring professional baseball to Kingdom—RIYADH: The Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation has signed an agreement with Baseball United to bring the sport to the Kingdom. Baseball United, ...
- + Sudan soon to be ‘world’s largest hunger crisis’: WFP—PORT SUDAN: Sudan’s nearly 11-month war between rival generals “risks triggering the world’s largest hunger crisis,” the United Nations’ World Food Pr...
- + Hamas says it will continue negotiating for ceasefire as Ramadan nears—CAIRO: The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it would continue working toward achieving a ceasefire in Gaza with Israel despite the a...
- + KSrelief delivers tonnes of dates to Yemen, Pakistan—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief delivered several tonnes of dates this week to vulnerable families in Yemen and Pakistan. There were 100 ...
- + Rahm says golf rankings not a ‘good system’ after LIV pulls out—HONG KONG: Masters champion Jon Rahm said Wednesday that the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was not “a good system” after LIV Golf formally withdr...
- + TotalEnergies, Qatar expand Orange Basin holdings to South Africa —PARIS: TotalEnergies and Qatar’s oil company on Wednesday said they would buy a stake in a license to seek oil and gas off South Africa as part of the...
- + Estonia eyes stronger ties with Saudi Arabia, says minister—RIYADH: Estonia is developing a “beautiful framework” with Saudi Arabia as trade relations grow between the two nations, according to a top minister f...
- + 18 killed in suspected Daesh attack on Syria truffle hunters: monitor—BEIRUT: Gunmen thought to be linked to the Daesh group in Syria killed 18 people searching for truffles in the desert on Wednesday, and more than 50 r...
- + Aramco’s tech arm takes the lead as global giants sign deals at LEAP—RIYADH: Energy firm Aramco’s technology arm was one of several companies to sign deals at the LEAP conference, along with global brands Nokia, IBM, an...
- + Mawani launches e-services system to enhance its operations—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s global logistics services are set to improve following the launch of a new system by the Kingdom’s maritime body, which aims to...
- + UK science secretary pays taxpayer-funded damages to academic over false claim of Hamas support—LONDON: British taxpayers have been left footing the bill after a Cabinet minister apologized and paid damages to an academic she had accused of expre...
- + Closing Bell: TASI closes in green with a trading turnover of $2.5bn—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index concluded its Wednesday trading at 12,561.90 points, marking an increase of 91.75 points or 0.74 percen...
- + Iran seizes US cargo on oil tanker over sanctions: judiciary—TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have confiscated the American cargo of an oil tanker seized last year after US-led sanctions prevented the entry of medica...
- + Royal Society of Literature faces fresh scrutiny over Gaza ‘censorship’—LONDON: The Royal Society of Literature is facing fresh scrutiny in a contentious dispute over censorship, drawing ire from world-renowned literary ar...
- + Saudi Ministry of Industry launches advanced license to support construction investors—RIYADH: Investors in Saudi Arabia will benefit from a new license aimed at reducing the bureaucracy involved in getting construction projects off the ...
- + Saudi, Yemeni attorneys general sign MoU to enhance judicial cooperation—RIYADH: Attorney General Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujab welcomed his Yemeni counterpart, Judge Qaher Mustafa Ali, before the two signed a Memorandum of Un...
- + Saudi Arabia launches project to help citizens find jobs in top global organizations—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a recruitment platform aimed at helping citizens find jobs in top organizations worldw...
- + UN food agency says aid convoy turned away by Israel, looted—ROME: The UN’s food agency said Tuesday that its aid convoy had been turned away by Israeli forces at the Gaza border, after which it was looted by “d...
- + London police chief rebukes PM’s criticism of handling of Palestine protests—LONDON: The chief of London’s Metropolitan Police on Tuesday hit back at criticism from the British prime minister over the force’s handling of pro-Pa...
- + Egyptian, Somali foreign ministers meet in Cairo—CAIRO: The foreign ministers of Egypt and Somalia met on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance relations between the two countries and joint efforts to t...
- + Turkiye detains 7 suspected of spying for Israel—ISTANBUL: Turkiye on Tuesday said it had detained seven people, including a special detective, suspected of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence se...
- + REVIEW: Hala Gorani explores her roots in ‘But You Don’t Look Arab’
- + Syria teen rescued in Austria mountains as new smuggling routes used—VINENA: Austrian mountain rescuers have saved a Syrian teen found injured and suffering from severe hypothermia, they said Tuesday, as new smuggling r...
- + Saudi Arabia to open investment office in Brazil—SAO PAULO: The Saudi government announced on Tuesday that it will open an office of its Investment Ministry in Sao Paulo, with the aim of boosting tra...
- + Ukraine says destroyed Russian warship on Black Sea—KYIV: Ukraine claimed Tuesday that its forces had destroyed a Russian military patrol boat on the Black Sea near the Crimean peninsula, annexed by Rus...
- + Oil Updates – crude price extends fall as China’s economic reforms underwhelm investors—LONDON: Oil prices fell for a second day on Tuesday as pledges by China to transform its economy amid stuttering growth since the COVID-19 pandemic fa...
- + Starbucks job cuts in region over Gaza war boycotts—JEDDAH: The Gulf retail giant that owns the rights to operate Starbucks in the Middle East is cutting more than 2,000 jobs amid a massive consumer boy...
- + Nora Attal shows off two looks on Stella McCartney runway —DUBAI: British Moroccan model Nora Attal has been dominating runways since the beginning of the year, seamlessly transitioning from one fashion week t...
- + ‘Amazing to be part of this club’: Al-Ittihad women’s goalkeeping coach Dan Smith—Behind the ambition, the astronomical transfer fees, and the star power of the men’s game, in recent years another transformation has been quietly tak...
- + Saudi Interior Minister meets with Korean Minister of Interior and Safety—RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Interior Abdulaziz bin Abdulaziz received the Korean Minister of Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min in Riyadh on Monday. The...
- + Three civilians killed in Israel strike on Lebanon—BEIRUT: A Lebanese couple and their son were killed Tuesday in an Israeli strike on a house in the southern border village of Hula, Lebanon’s official...
- + Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector hits 5-month high as PMI soars to 57.2 —RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy exhibited improved growth, with business activity accelerating at the fastest rate in five months, as indicated...
- + EU’s Council of Foreign Ministers ‘doing everything in its power’ in bid for Gaza ceasefire—LONDON: The EU’s Council of Foreign Ministers “is doing everything in its power to reach an immediate ceasefire and secure the delivery of aid to the ...
- + Ronaldo back in action for Al-Nassr but cannot prevent defeat by Al-Ain in Asian Champions League—AL-AIN: Cristiano Ronaldo was back in the Al-Nassr lineup on Monday, after serving a one-game Saudi Pro League suspension for gesturing toward opposin...
- + Dismantling UNRWA would sacrifice ‘generation of children:’ Chief—UNITED NATIONS: Dismantling the UN Palestinian refugee aid agency (UNRWA) would sacrifice a “generation of children,” its chief Philippe Lazzarini war...
- + Saudi FM receives French official in Riyadh—RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday received Olivier Cadic, vice president of the Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed For...
- + Rains batter northwest Pakistan leaving 35 people dead—PESHAWAR: Thirty-five people have been killed and dozens more injured in the last five days as rains continue to batter Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber...
- + Bahri sets Guinness record for largest mobile desalination plant—Bahri Desalination, a specialized business unit of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia — Bahri — the global shipping and logistics leader, h...
- + stc Group unveils venture capital arm, tali ventures—stc Group, the Kingdom’s engine of digital transformation, has announced the launch of its corporate venture capital arm, “tali ventures,” which will ...
- + What We Are Reading Today: Birds of Belize—Authors: Steve N. G. Howell & Dale Dyer Belize is one of the world’s premier birding destinations, home to a marvelous array of tropical birds a...
- + Egypt begins process for privatization of airports—RIYADH: Egypt began the executive process for offering the management and operation of Egyptian airports to the private sector, a Cabinet statement sa...
- + Najm spotlights digital transformation journey at LEAP 2024—Najm for Insurance Services Company is sponsoring the third edition of LEAP 2024, the premier technology event in the region, presently underway at th...
- + Riyadh forum explores Saudi-Brazil business, trade ties—LONDON: The Saudi-Brazilian Business Forum in Riyadh was attended by more than 150 investors from both countries on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency rep...
- + After 10 years of trying, a Palestinian woman had twins. An Israeli strike killed them both—RAFAH: It took 10 years and three rounds of in vitro fertilization for Rania Abu Anza to become pregnant, and only seconds for her to lose her five-mo...
- + Warnings issued after NCM forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain—RIYADH: People are warned to be careful after the National Centre of Meteorology forecast inclement weather in some parts of the Kingdom until Tuesday...
- + Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan&#e2;Pcs prime minister, capping weeks of political upheaval—ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took oath as Pakistan's prime minister for a second term on Monday, taking over a troubled country of 241...
- + Saudi aviation professions localization plan enters 2nd phase—RIYADH: The number of Saudi flight attendants and fixed-wing pilots is set to increase as the localization plan for the Kingdom&#e2;Pcs av...
- + Yango&#c2;&#a0;Play launches in the GCC with bilingual AI assistant, Ramadan shows—DUBAI: Tech platform Yango launched&#c2;&#a0;Yango&#c2;&#a0;Play, an artificial intelligence-powered entertainment super app, in the G...
- + Soaring prices hurt Egypt&#e2;Pcs Ramadan lantern sales but traders hopeful—CAIRO: Soaring prices have reportedly affected lantern sales in Egypt as Ramadan approaches, but traders are hopeful business will pick up and that bu...
- + Hamas says it presses on with Gaza truce talks without Israelis—CAIRO/RAFAH:&#c2;&#a0;Hamas said on Monday it was pressing on with talks on securing a ceasefire in Gaza despite Israel&#e2;Pcs de...
- + Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 12,434&#c2;&#a0;—RIYADH: Saudi Arabia&#e2;Pcs Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Monday, losing 120.61 points, or 0.96 percent, to close at 12,434.59.&...
- + Saudi art, music execs speak at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi—ABU DHABI: Two women leading the conversation on culture in Saudi Arabia took to the stage on two separate panels at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi on M...
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