Author: Editorial Team
MANAMA — The GCC-US Ministerial Meeting, which concluded in Manama on Thursday, emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, noting that free, unconditional, and unrestricted navigation, including the right of transit passage as guaranteed under international law, remains essential to regional and global security. The ministers rejected any tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control over the Strait, and welcomed the announcement of Oman and the International Maritime Organization on the launch of an evacuation plan for over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the region. The ministerial meeting between the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was…
MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States in Manama on Thursday. The meeting was attended by the heads of delegation of the GCC member states, GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting reviewed the strategic relations between the GCC countries and the United States. It explored ways to further develop them in a manner that serves mutual interests and strengthens partnership and cooperation frameworks across various fields. The ministers discussed regional developments and the…
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella on the occasion of his victory in the presidential election in the Republic of Colombia. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to the president-elect, and wished the friendly people of Colombia continued progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
ATLANTA — Morocco came from behind twice before securing a dramatic 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday to advance to the World Cup round of 32 and end the Caribbean nation’s hopes of earning its first-ever point at the tournament. Second-half substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored late goals as Morocco finished second in Group C behind Brazil and booked a knockout-stage meeting with the runner-up from Group F. The Atlas Lions, who became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals in Qatar four years ago, were given a major scare by Haiti, which was making…
As part of the humanitarian efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people, the central kitchen operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 25,000 hot meals yesterday to the most vulnerable groups in central and southern Gaza Strip, benefiting 25,000 individuals. The initiative is part of the Saudi campaign to provide relief to the brotherly Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. These humanitarian and relief efforts reflect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s steadfast commitment, through KSrelief, to supporting the brotherly Palestinian people during times of crisis and…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia expressed its condolences to Venezuela following the earthquake that struck coastal cities west of the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Venezuela. The powerful earthquake resulted in a number of deaths, injuries, and missing persons. The Kingdom also affirmed its solidarity with Venezuela and its people during this painful tragedy, extending its sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured and the safe…
MIAMI GARDENS — Vinícius Júnior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday to secure top spot in Group C and advance to the World Cup knockout stage. The Real Madrid forward continued his impressive tournament by scoring in the seventh minute and again just before halftime, taking his tally to four goals in the competition and moving level with France’s Kylian Mbappé and Norway’s Erling Haaland, one goal behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Matheus Cunha added Brazil’s third goal as the five-time world champions reached the knockout stage for the 15th consecutive World Cup. Morocco joined Brazil in…
MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi in Manama on Thursday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States of America. During the meeting, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani reviewed the latest developments regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and Iran,…
CARACAS — Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting off powerful aftershocks. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said at least 164 people were confirmed dead and 971 others injured. The latest figures mark a sharp increase from an earlier reported toll of 32 dead…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed the day before yesterday 450 food baskets to the most vulnerable groups in Taraba State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, benefiting 2,700 individuals from 450 families, as part of the 2026 food assistance project for affected and displaced populations in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The initiative is part of the humanitarian and relief projects and programs implemented by the Kingdom through KSrelief to support food security for needy and affected peoples and countries around the world. Source: Riyadh Daily