Author: Editorial Team
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…
NEW DELHI — Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after a military transport aircraft crashed during a routine flight in the northeastern state of Assam, officials said Saturday. The Indian Air Force said the Antonov An-32 transport aircraft “met with an accident” during a routine sortie in the Jorhat region of Assam. “Crash site management and initial enquiries are on at this time,” the Air Force said in a statement, adding that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash. Indian media broadcast images from the scene showing thick black smoke rising from the wreckage…
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow, football fans across the UAE are putting the final touches on trips they have spent months planning. Flights have been booked, match tickets secured, and itineraries mapped out as supporters prepare to travel across Mexico, Canada, and the United States to experience the tournament from the stands. Who will win the Fifa World Cup 2026? Predict your champion here For some, the journey is about reliving memories from Qatar 2022. For others, it is a chance to support their national team alongside family members. But all share one thing in common: months…
The first yields of the fresh date harvest have arrived at central markets across Al-Ahsa Oasis, marking the start of a highly anticipated agricultural season that produces over 120,000 tons of dates annually from more than two million palm trees for distribution across Eastern Region and the wider Kingdom. Driven by high summer temperatures that accelerate early ripening, farmers are actively harvesting over 20 renowned date varieties. The early produce is currently being sorted and sold at varying price points based on quality, size, color, and taste profile. To ensure the economic success of the harvest, the Ministry of Environment,…