Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment not to allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launch point for any attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, or other countries in the region. The commitment came during a meeting on Sunday in Saudi Arabia between Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, attended by senior officials from both countries. The ministers reviewed the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields. They also exchanged views on regional…
HANOI — Vietnamese police have detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off the country’s southern coast, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said Sunday. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it overturned less than 500 meters from shore on Saturday, shortly after departing Hon May Rut Ngoai island near Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island. State media said the captain, Nguyen Hong Hai, 57, is under investigation for alleged violations of inland waterway transport safety regulations. According to the Indian Embassy in Hanoi, 16 survivors have been discharged from hospital and are returning…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of condolences to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of former Amir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In his cable, HRH the Crown Prince said that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had played a significant role in Qatar’s development and prosperity. He extended his heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the late amir’s family, praying that Allah Almighty grant the deceased mercy and forgiveness…
RIYADH — More than 15,400 violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations were arrested across the Kingdom between July 2 and 8, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced. During joint security campaigns conducted nationwide, Saudi authorities arrested 15,430 violators. According to the ministry, those arrested included 7,913 violators of residency regulations, 4,037 violators of border security regulations, and 3,480 violators of labor regulations. Authorities also arrested 1,542 people while attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally. Of those, 53 percent were Ethiopian nationals, 46 percent were Yemeni nationals, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. In addition, 30 people were…
LONDON — Saudi Arabia participated in the 137th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in London as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in international maritime forums and support the development of the maritime transport sector. The Kingdom’s delegation, headed by the President of the Transport General Authority (TGA), Eng. Fawaz Al-Sahli, took part in discussions on key strategic issues related to the maritime transport sector, including improving its efficiency, enhancing maritime safety and security, and strengthening international cooperation. On the sidelines of the meetings, the delegation held a number of bilateral meetings with officials from…
JEDDAH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss continued coordination in support of regional security and stability. During the call, Prince Faisal and Rubio discussed the latest developments in the region. The two officials emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and consultation to promote security and stability across the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is hosting a training course for 70 imams in Kenya’s Wajir County from July 11 to 16, covering Sharia topics designed to elevate the competence of the attendees, enhance their role in spreading Islamic awareness, and promote the values of moderation and balance. This initiative is part of the programs implemented by the ministry abroad to serve Muslim communities and highlight the Kingdom’s dedication to tolerance, coexistence, and peace. Source: Riyadh Daily
WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran exchanged fresh threats on Saturday as their fragile interim truce came under renewed strain amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further military action against Iran after senior U.S. officials demanded that Tehran publicly guarantee the Strait of Hormuz would remain open and that commercial vessels would not be attacked. The renewed tensions came after funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei featured public calls for Trump’s assassination. Later on Saturday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to continue pursuing revenge for his father’s…
LONDON — King Charles III met Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their two children on Friday in the family’s first reunion in years, marking a significant step toward repairing long-standing tensions within the British royal family. Buckingham Palace confirmed that Harry, Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet met the King and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, the monarch’s country residence in western England. Harry arrived in the United Kingdom earlier this week for a series of charity engagements, prompting widespread speculation over whether he would meet his father and whether Meghan and their children would join him. The…
WASHINGTON — The United States launched a major wave of strikes against Iran early Sunday after an Iranian attack set a container ship ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz and forced its crew to abandon the vessel. Iran appeared to respond with attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, further escalating tensions across the Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the main obstacle to renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at securing a permanent end to the war that began on Feb. 28. About one-fifth of globally traded oil and natural gas passed through the…