Author: Editorial Team
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of Iran’s continued aggression on the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, reaffirming the Kingdom’s full support for the brotherly countries in all measures they take in response to the brutal Iranian attacks, which violate international law. The Kingdom also reiterated its utter rejection of Iran’s blatant attacks on infrastructure and civilian and vital facilities, including a power and water desalination plant in the State of Kuwait. It stressed the importance of an immediate halt to all forms of military escalation,…
TEHRAN — Iran said on Saturday it has suspended its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, accusing the United States of violating the agreement as military hostilities between the two countries continue. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Washington had failed to uphold its obligations under the Pakistan-brokered memorandum. “The US has violated and suspended all its commitments within the framework of the Islamabad MoU,” Gharibabadi said in remarks carried by Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. “We have also suspended our commitments, we are not implementing them, and we are busy defending the country,” he added. The Islamabad memorandum,…
DRAMMEN, Norway — More than 100 homes were destroyed after a massive blaze swept through a residential neighborhood in the Norwegian city of Drammen, in what authorities described as the country’s largest residential fire in modern history. The fire broke out in a townhouse at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday before rapidly spreading to neighboring homes and nearby forested areas, police said. Firefighters continued working on Saturday to bring the blaze under control, while hundreds of residents were evacuated from the affected area. The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection described the incident as the largest residential fire of its kind…
Sports fields in Turaif Governorate of Northern Borders Region have become a major hub for youth and football enthusiasts during the summer vacation. These facilities play a key role in enhancing quality of life, promoting health awareness, and encouraging active lifestyles. The fields attract numerous amateurs and players daily, offering a safe and advanced environment to improve physical fitness, develop skills, and foster positive community competition. This growing interest has spurred the formation of local teams and the spread of fields frequented by both adults and children to enjoy football and improve overall fitness. Source: Riyadh Daily
ASIR — Three Ethiopian nationals were arrested by the Saudi Border Guard in the Asir Region for attempting to smuggle 17 kilograms of hashish and 7,500 amphetamine tablets. Border Guard patrols in the Raboua Sector of the Asir Region arrested the suspects for violating the Border Security Law after they were caught attempting to smuggle the narcotics. Authorities said the necessary preliminary legal procedures were completed, and the suspects, along with the seized narcotics, were referred to the competent authority. The Border Guard urged the public to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in…
RIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested 15,836 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws during nationwide joint inspection campaigns conducted over the past week. The Ministry of Interior said the campaigns, carried out between 24 Muharram and 1 Safar 1448 AH, resulted in the arrest of 7,892 violators of the Residency Law, 4,617 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,327 violators of the Labor Law. Authorities also arrested 1,631 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, of whom 65 percent were Ethiopian nationals, 33 percent were Yemeni nationals, and 2 percent were of other nationalities. Another 42 people were…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,681 food baskets on Wednesday to displaced families and returnees in Khartoum State, Sudan, benefiting 11,327 individuals, as part of the 2026 Madad Project in Sudan. The assistance is part of the humanitarian aid provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support the brotherly Sudanese people across various relief sectors. Source: Riyadh Daily
SYDNEY — Australia has expressed deep frustration and bitter disappointment with Laos for not pursuing 1more serious charges related to the 2024 deaths of two Australian backpackers. Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, were among six people who died at a hostel in Vang Vieng in November 2024 after consuming methanol-laced free drinks in a popular backpacker destination, prompting diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The Australian government said it was “deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed” that Laos is not pursuing more serious charges in relation to the deaths of the six backpackers in 2024. The statement comes after…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation on Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of American elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws ahead of the midterms. Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 election while alleging “shocking vulnerabilities” in American electoral systems. Trump’s amplification of debunked theories about the election six years ago and his inability to accept his loss led to one of the darker moments in American history when a mob of his supporters led a violent…
Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail affirmed that Saudi Arabia has established an advanced model for sustainable urban development, progressing from planning and policymaking to implementation and measurable impact. Guided by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom has made quality of life, housing, municipal development, and sustainability key pillars of its national transformation. The remarks came during the Kingdom’s address delivered by the minister at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on the New Urban Agenda in New York. Al-Hogail said Saudi Arabia had submitted its updated 2026 National Report to the United Nations Human Settlements…