Author: Editorial Team
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affirmed the importance of enhancing international efforts to protect older persons, particularly persons with disabilities, and ensuring they enjoy their rights, dignity, and full participation in society. This came in a statement by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil, on behalf of the Group of Friends on Ageing and Sustainable Development, during a side event held yesterday in New York on the sidelines of the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Alwasil stated that elder abuse is a…
A KSrelief team conducted a field visit on Wednesday to Al-Bakriya charitable kidney dialysis center project in Daw’an District, Hadhramaut Governorate, reviewing completed phases and ongoing construction works, commending efforts to complete the center and provide integrated services for chronic kidney failure patients in Daw’an and neighboring districts. The KSrelief team affirmed that the project represents a qualitative addition to the health sector and strengthens basic services infrastructure in Yemen. KSrelief laid the foundation stone for the project in November, covering an area of 1,120 square meters. The center includes 13 dialysis chairs, isolation rooms for patients with hepatitis B…
TOLEDO, Spain — Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in tourism, with Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb calling for practical joint action to enhance the sector’s resilience amid global economic and geopolitical challenges. Al-Khateeb represented the Kingdom at the 126th session of the Executive Council of the UN Tourism, held in Toledo, Spain, from June 10 to 11. Speaking during the opening session, Al-Khateeb said the tourism industry continues to demonstrate a strong ability to adapt and recover despite global challenges. “Tourism continues to prove its resilience and adaptability, making it a key pillar of national economies…
WASHINGTON —President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton to be his next director of national intelligence, replacing his earlier controversial choice, Bill Pulte. Clayton is currently the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and was chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible.” The selection of Clayton comes amid a firestorm over Trump’s earlier decision to make top housing…
Al-Wajh Governorate in Tabuk Region is attracting stargazing and night photography enthusiasts to remote sites away from city lights to enjoy views of the galaxy under clear night skies. Desert sites south of the governorate, particularly the Al-Ardam area, approximately 80 kilometers from Al-Wajh city, offer an ideal natural environment for observing the galaxy and stars, combining natural and celestial beauty in captivating scenes. The galaxy is most visible during the beginning and end of the Hijri month when moonlight is minimal, offering optimal conditions for stargazing and observing celestial formations away from city lights. Source: Riyadh Daily
DUBAI — US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran’s stated version of a proposed deal on stopping the war was not what was agreed to by both sides even as senior officials said Washington and Tehran may sign an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit next week. Trump has taken to social media to condemn Iran after Iranian media reported extensively on terms of a peace deal being hammered out. Iran’s description of the proposed agreement “bears no relation to the truth,” Trump said, labeling the Iranians “very…
BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike in the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon on Friday morning, sending a large plume of smoke rising over the horizon as hostilities continue to escalate. The Friday morning strike followed a chaotic Thursday that saw the United States and Iran exchange fire for a second consecutive day. The crossfire was triggered after US President Donald Trump issued a warning that Tehran would pay a heavy price for what Washington characterises as stalled negotiations. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued overnight into Friday across southern Lebanon. In towns such as Marjayoun and Qlayaa, residents continue…
The mobile nutritional medical clinics in Yemen’s Al-Khawkhah District of Al-Hodeidah Governorate provided medical services to beneficiaries during April 2026, with support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). A total of 16,839 beneficiaries received care across internal medicine, emergency, pediatric, and epidemiology clinics. Additional services included mobile team support, reproductive health, obstetrics, therapeutic nutrition, immunization, surgery and dressing, medical referrals, and health awareness and education. Support services included laboratory testing, medication dispensing to 12,199 patients, primary healthcare, blood transfusions, and ECG services, bringing the total number of services provided to 43,005. Source: Riyadh Daily
Meta Platforms recently expanded its collaboration with Reliance Industries by agreeing to lease its first AI-enabled data centre in India as part of its ambitions to grow their presence in the country. Meta stated Reliance will build the facility in the Indian state of Gujarat with 168MW of capacity which Meta will use to “scale its AI infrastructure”. The Facebook-owner explained it is investing aggressively to expand its capacity footprint, and India’s “tech-forward digital economy”, massive user base and the strength of its partnership with Reliance makes it the ideal location. Reliance has identified Jamnagar, Gujarat as a strategic location,…
MANILA — The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines earlier this week has risen to 61, authorities said Saturday. The Office of Civil Defense said the number of fatalities increased after additional bodies were recovered from disaster-hit communities. Local broadcaster GMA News reported that 33 people remain missing, while 1,221 others have been injured. Search, rescue and retrieval operations are ongoing as emergency crews continue efforts to locate survivors and recover victims trapped beneath collapsed buildings and landslides. According to the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center, the earthquake affected more than 553,000 people…