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MOSCOW — A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned safely to Earth on Sunday after spending more than eight months aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev landed aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, which touched down under parachute in the steppes of Kazakhstan, southeast of Dzhezkazgan. The trio completed a 241-day mission aboard the orbiting laboratory. It was the first spaceflight for Williams and Mikaev and the second for Kud-Sverchkov. Following the landing, the crew was scheduled to travel by helicopter to Karaganda. Williams will then return to NASA’s…

DAMASCUS — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said Syria has a “moment of opportunity” to rebuild after years of conflict, describing the country’s notorious Sednaya Prison as a stark symbol of repression under former President Bashar al-Assad. Guterres made the remarks during a visit to the prison north of Damascus on Saturday as part of his first trip to Syria since becoming U.N. chief and the first visit by a U.N. secretary-general to the country since 2009. “Today, Syria is facing a moment of opportunity — not only to recover from conflict, but to lay the foundations for a more stable,…

The Saudi Swimming Federation honored national team swimmer Hassan Ali Al-Shalati following his bronze medal performance in the men’s 50m freestyle event for the 13–14 age category at the Asian Aquatics Championships, held in Thailand from July 17 to 22.  Al-Shalati won the bronze medal with a new personal best and championship-best time of 25.15 seconds, marking a notable achievement for Saudi swimming at the continental level.  The recognition ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Saudi Swimming Championships at the Ministry of Sport swimming pool in Riyadh. Source: Riyadh Daily

RIYADH — Royal approval has been issued appointing Dr. Najla bint Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri as president of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU). Al-Tuwaijri has held several senior leadership positions at the university, including vice president, dean of the College of Pharmacy and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. She has also served as a member of the university’s Scientific Council and on several specialized national committees under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, as well as a bachelor’s…

Patients with schizophrenia in the UAE will soon have access to a long-acting treatment that only needs to be administered once every six months, after Emirates Health Services (EHS) introduced the therapy at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, making it the first government hospital in the country to offer the option. The treatment, BYANNLI, is designed to support sustained symptom control while reducing the need for frequent doses. Health officials say the move could help improve treatment adherence, lower the risk of relapse and ease the burden on patients, their families and caregivers. Dr Essam Al Zarooni, Executive Director of the…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has been appointed to lead the ISO/TC 357 technical committee responsible for developing global standards for wound dressings and wound compresses, becoming the first country in the region to do so. The Kingdom’s international milestone to chair an international technical committee under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) stems from collaboration between the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). Represented by the SFDA, Saudi Arabia will serve as the committee’s secretariat and lead its technical work to develop international standards covering terminology, safety and performance requirements, testing…

RIYADH — More than 63,000 Saudi families moved into their first homes during the first half of 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to expand homeownership and provide suitable housing, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced. The ministry said 63,076 Saudi families moved into their first homes during the first six months of the year, including 12,004 families in June, as it continued expanding access to a range of housing and financing solutions. It added that 48,631 Saudi families benefited from housing support services during the first half of the year, including 10,160 families who received support in June.…

A new trend is sweeping across X, and it is making users stop scrolling. Known as the “press and hold” or “tap and hold” trend, posts invite people to long press an image on the X mobile app. What first appears to be an ordinary AI-generated picture suddenly transforms into a much sharper, more detailed version as the higher resolution image loads, creating the illusion of a hidden reveal. The trend has exploded over the past few days, with creators posting fantasy landscapes, anime characters, portraits and surreal artwork alongside simple captions such as “Press and hold” or “Long press.”…

The Saudi Swimming Federation honored national team swimmer Hassan Ali Al-Shalati following his bronze medal performance in the men’s 50m freestyle event for the 13–14 age category at the Asian Aquatics Championships, held in Thailand from July 17 to 22.  Al-Shalati won the bronze medal with a new personal best and championship-best time of 25.15 seconds, marking a notable achievement for Saudi swimming at the continental level.  The recognition ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Saudi Swimming Championships at the Ministry of Sport swimming pool in Riyadh. Source: Riyadh Daily