Author: Editorial Team
Systematic field trials led by research institutions and local farmers in Najran have introduced new crops and innovative farming systems to diversify production, conserve water, and enhance food security, following initial soil and water studies that guided the deployment of model plots and farmer training programs to promote improved agricultural practices across the region. A standout experiment successfully produced rice using drip irrigation, reducing water consumption through automated timers and regulated drying periods. Model farms also achieved success with stevia, a natural low-calorie sweetener, and nitrogen-fixing broad beans, which improve soil health and decrease reliance on chemical fertilizers. The trials integrated advanced…
The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Iranian aggression targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. In a statement issued by the General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa reiterated his condemnation of these repeated criminal Iranian attacks, which violate all religious values, international laws, and humanitarian norms, and undermine efforts to restore security and stability in the region. He affirmed the league’s full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait in all measures they undertake to safeguard their security, sovereignty, and the safety of their citizens and residents. Source:…
MANAMA — Bahrain on Saturday strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahraini and Kuwaiti territory, describing them as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of both countries and a threat to security and stability across the Gulf region. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency, the Foreign Ministry said the incoming missiles were successfully intercepted by Bahraini defenses. The ministry also accused Iran of violating UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which condemned Iranian attacks and attempts to disrupt international maritime navigation or close the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain called on Tehran to immediately halt what it described as…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Iran has lost most of its missile and drone production capacity and now retains only about 21% to 22% of its missile stockpile following months of conflict. In excerpts released Friday from an interview with NBC News scheduled to air Sunday, Trump said Iranian missile manufacturing facilities, drone factories and launch sites had been largely destroyed. “Most of the drone factories have been knocked out, most of the launching pads have been knocked out, and most of the missile manufacturing areas have been knocked out,” Trump said. “They still have capacity. They have…
The Quintet Group on Sudan, comprising the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Arab League, the European Union, and the United Nations, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a comprehensive Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned political process aimed at advancing prospects for sustainable peace in Sudan. In a statement distributed by the General Secretariat of the Arab League, the group said that, as a follow-up to the Berlin Conference held last April, consultations were conducted in Addis Ababa from June 3 to 5 with a broad range of Sudanese political and civil stakeholders. The consultations explored possible mechanisms for establishing the…
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a navigation test of the Kang Kon destroyer and called for strengthening the country’s naval combat capabilities and nuclear deterrence, state media reported on Saturday. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim, accompanied by his daughter Ju-ae, boarded the destroyer on Thursday to inspect its maneuverability and operational readiness. During the visit, Kim said building a powerful navy capable of contributing to North Korea’s nuclear deterrent and conducting operations “under the water or on the water” remains a key objective of the ruling Workers’ Party’s five-year defense development plan.…
MOSCOW — A fire broke out at an oil depot in the southern Russian city of Ust-Labinsk following an overnight drone attack, regional authorities said on Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Kyiv was behind the strike. The Krasnodar Operational Headquarters said 60 people were evacuated from nearby buildings after the attack triggered a fire at the facility. “According to preliminary reports, there are no casualties,” authorities said, adding that 167 personnel and 54 pieces of equipment were deployed to contain the blaze. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian drones struck the oil depot as part of what he described as Kyiv’s…
Marking World Environment Day, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Saudi Arabia highlighted its collaboration with national partners to support environmental protection, ecosystem restoration, and the sustainable management of natural resources in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. Saudi Arabia continues to advance efforts to rehabilitate degraded land, combat desertification, and expand vegetation cover through ambitious initiatives and large-scale programs. FAO Programme Director in Saudi Arabia Dr. Nizar Haddad, said: “Land restoration is not only an environmental imperative but also a direct investment in food security, water security, and sustainable livelihoods. Saudi Arabia’s…
JEDDAH — Saudi investor Hussein Alharthy is part of a new generation of professionals helping connect regional capital with some of the world’s most closely watched technology companies. Through his work at international investment firm Disruptive, he has spent the past several years working with investors seeking opportunities in sectors such as artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and digital infrastructure. A recent Forbes profile spotlighted Alharthy’s career and his role in helping build investment links between the Gulf and the U.S. technology sector, as regional investors become increasingly active participants in global private markets. Starting as an intern at Disruptive in…
BEIRUT — A senior Lebanese army officer and his driver were killed on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a military vehicle in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese army and state media. The Lebanese army said the strike occurred on the Khardali-Nabatieh road but did not specify the total number of military personnel killed. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that the victim was a Lebanese Army brigadier general whose four-wheel-drive vehicle was struck on the Khardali-Jarmaq road in Nabatieh Governorate. The Israeli military has not immediately commented on the incident. The strike comes despite a fragile ceasefire…