Author: Editorial Team
ABAH — Emir of Asir region Prince Turki bin Talal inaugurated nine vital road projects in the region with a total cost of SR473 million and a combined length of 252 kilometers. The inauguration was attended by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Chairman of the Roads General Authority, Saleh Al-Jasser, as well as several leaders from the transport and logistics ecosystem. Prince Turki praised the ministry and its integrated sectors for delivering distinguished services that contribute to comprehensive development across the Asir Region and its governorates. Meanwhile, Al-Jasser noted that the newly inaugurated road projects will…
The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque conducted 1,038 field inspection visits between Ramadan 1 and Dhu Al-Qi’dah 25, 1447 AH, to monitor the quality of services provided to visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque and enhance operational efficiency. The field visits resulted in the identification and remediation of 307 areas for improvement, supporting the continuous development of services and enhancing the experience of worshippers and visitors. The authority reaffirmed its commitment to continuous field monitoring and regular evaluation of services to ensure the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency to provide a safe and…
JERUSALEM/TEHRAN — Israel launched strikes on targets in western and central Iran early Monday after Tehran fired multiple waves of missiles toward northern Israel in the most serious escalation between the two sides since a ceasefire was reached in April. The Israeli military said the strikes were carried out in response to Iran’s first direct missile attack on Israel since April, after earlier warning that any such action would trigger retaliation. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the missile barrage marked “the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes” against Israel. Israeli authorities said most of the missiles…
MANILA — A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in coastal areas, authorities said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the quake struck at 7:37 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located 13 kilometers southwest of General Santos City on the island of Mindanao at a depth of 10 kilometers. Power outages were reported in some areas, while residents were urged to move to higher ground as a precaution against possible tsunami waves. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said tsunami waves of up to 3 meters could affect…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Masam project for clearing landmines in Yemen removed 798 mines during the first week of June 2026 across various regions of the country, including six anti-tank mines, 11 anti-personnel mines, and 781 unexploded ordnances. The total number of explosives cleared since the launch of the project has reached 565,137. These explosives had been planted indiscriminately across Yemeni territories, posing a threat to civilian lives. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through KSrelief, continues its efforts to clear Yemeni lands of mines, contributing to civilian safety and enabling the Yemeni people to live in dignity and…
BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, marking the first attack on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire was extended earlier this month. According to witnesses, fighter jets struck the Dahiyeh area without prior warning, sending plumes of smoke into the sky over the southern suburbs of the city. In a statement posted on X, Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee said the army targeted what he described as a Hezbollah infrastructure facility in the area. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strike was carried out in response…
LIMA — Peruvians headed to the polls on Sunday in a presidential runoff election between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez, with the winner set to become the country’s ninth president in a decade. Fujimori, representing the right-wing Popular Force party, secured 17% of the vote in the first round held in April, while Sanchez of the leftist Together for Peru party received 12% in a crowded field of more than two dozen candidates. Fujimori, 51, is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, who ruled Peru from 1990 to 2000. Her campaign has focused on tackling rising crime and violent…
Prosthetics and rehabilitation center project in the city of Seiyun, Hadramout Governorate, provided a range of medical services to 578 beneficiaries in May 2026, with support from King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). The project delivered 1,552 services. Males accounted for 54% of beneficiaries and females 46%. Internally displaced persons represented 15% of the total beneficiaries, while residents accounted for 85%. The services included the manufacture, fitting, and rehabilitation of prosthetic limbs, physical therapy, and specialized consultations. The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing humanitarian projects, implemented through KSrelief, to enhance the capabilities of the health sector…
RIYADH — Maj. Nasser Al-Otaibi, spokesperson of the General Directorate of Passports, said that the directorate continues to implement its operational plan for the departure of Hajj pilgrims through all international air, land, and sea ports. He said that the Passports Directorate has introduced an advanced suite of modern technological solutions, most notably electronic gates that enable the automated processing of travel procedures with speed and ease, thereby enhancing the overall departure experience for pilgrims leaving the Kingdom. “Simultaneous electronic translation devices powered by artificial intelligence and supporting 138 languages have been deployed to facilitate effective communication with pilgrims from…
JERUSALEM — Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel late Sunday in the first such attack since a fragile ceasefire took effect in April, escalating regional tensions following Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB confirmed the missile launches, warning that attacks would continue if Israel responded to the strikes or failed to halt its military operations in Lebanon. Israeli media reported that Iran fired three waves of missiles, including a salvo of four projectiles, toward northern Israel. Initial reports indicated damage in the city of Tiberias. The Israeli military said its air defense systems intercepted…