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SK Telecom (SKT) has recently started to sunset its 3G service by halting subscriber additions, commencing the process of closing the network after 23-years of operation. The operator is lining up a raft of offers and promotions to encourage subscribers to switch to 4G and 5G alternatives, with phone replacement and tariff discounts among the incentives. SKT is yet to set the final shut down date, but explained it wanted to begin preparing customers for an end it stated is necessary due to falling subscriber numbers and traffic, and ageing equipment and devices. Closure requires government permission, which SKT believes…
BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes and forces carried out a series of strikes, attacks, and massive explosions across southern Lebanon from overnight into Friday afternoon despite, Lebanese state media reported. The Israeli army carried out massive explosions in two stages in the area between the towns of Arnoun and Kfar Tebnit, the official National News Agency (NNA) reported. It added that the explosion had reverberated throughout the southern towns. NNA said Israeli warplanes struck the town of Mansouri after 2 am local time early Friday (2300GMT Thursday), while a series of powerful explosions were also reported in the area, with blasts…
ANCHORAGE — A charter plane crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska in the US on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, CNN reported on Friday, citing federal aviation and military officials. A Cessna 441 crashed near its destination around 12.15 pm local time (2015GMT) Thursday, after departing from Anchorage and heading to Cape Newenham, about 725 kilometers southwest, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, according to initial information. The aircraft was a civilian-contracted flight carrying eight personnel, the Alaskan Command said, adding that there were no survivors, as confirmed by search-and-rescue teams. “This is a devastating…
JENIN — A new generation of Israeli settlers has returned to the settlement of Kadim in the occupied West Bank, two decades after it was closed by a previous Israeli government. Thirty “pioneer families” had arrived in the settlement on Thursday from Tel Aviv, according to the regional settlers’ council, riding a wave of Jewish nationalism driven by Israel’s current government. The settlers traveled in small groups, some accompanied by military escorts, with Israeli flags displayed on their vehicles as they passed Palestinian villages and agricultural land. Some families also brought trailers carrying furniture, bedding and construction materials. Speaking at…
The Madinah Health Cluster has launched a comprehensive back-to-school health awareness campaign to coincide with students’ return to the classroom, as part of a school health track under the Saudi Model of Care. The campaign focuses on raising health literacy among students and parents, covering essential topics such as medical screenings, mandatory vaccinations, physical activity, personal hygiene, healthy lifestyle habits, and mental well-being. Implemented through on-site field activities, digital displays, and social media platforms, the initiative aims to encourage preventive behaviors and support students’ quality of life, ensuring a safe, healthy start to the academic year. Source: Riyadh Daily
John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer at F5. F5, the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, announced that F5 Distributed Cloud Web App and API Protection (WAAP), part of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), was placed in the Leader tier of SecureIQLab’s 2026 Cloud WAAP v5.0 CyberRisk Validation Comparative Report. F5 was one of a select few evaluated vendors to earn both the Secure-by-Design and Secure-by-Default certifications. Enterprises buying application security products have long faced a trade-off. Some solutions stop sophisticated attacks but demand constant tuning and specialised staff to run. Others deploy easily…
WASHINGTON — More than 750 members of the US military have been wounded since the Iran war began, according to data published on the Department of Defense’s website. More than 50 soldiers were added to the Pentagon’s casualty database on Wednesday, bringing the total figures to 757 wounded and 18 killed, underscoring the growing human and financial cost of the conflict. Of the 757 service members reported wounded, more than 580 are Army soldiers. The total also includes 86 sailors, 64 airmen and 19 Marines, according to the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System. The database also lists 18 US service…
WASHINGTON —US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday warned allies that they would either be with them or against them when it comes to economically isolating Iran. He said the new push to ramp up sanctions against Iran would be the “greatest coordinated economic isolation” in the history of the world. In a message to allies, Bessent said, “This is going to be the greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world. And we are going to them and saying you are either with us or against us”. His statement followed President Donald Trump’s threat a day earlier…
The Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities (APD) announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Saudi International Exhibition for Disability and Rehabilitation Requirements (Rehab Expo), which will take place in Riyadh this December, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This partnership reflects the APD’s commitment to supporting national efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of life of persons with disabilities and empowering them across various fields. The exhibition serves as a specialized regional and international platform for showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in rehabilitation and assistive technologies. It aims to foster collaboration…
Mario M. Veljovic. Mario M. Veljovic explains how specialised expertise, recurring services and trusted data can help partners deliver measurable customer outcomes. A rtificial intelligence is creating new opportunities across the channel, but sustainable growth will depend on more than selling the latest technologies. Partners must strengthen their expertise, develop recurring services and help customers establish the secure infrastructure, trusted data and cyber resilience required for successful AI adoption. In an interview, Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies, discusses how channel partners can remain competitive, improve profitability and evolve into trusted advisors. He also examines the importance of…