Author: Editorial Team
BEIRUT — Israel continued its attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, but did not strike Beirut following a partial ceasefire agreement with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. Lebanon said, under an agreement announced by US President Donald Trump late on Monday, Israeli forces would not bomb the capital in exchange for Hezbollah not attacking Israel. A new round of talks between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors was held in Washington on Tuesday, a day after Trump said he had received commitments of de-escalation from both Israel and Hezbollah. Tuesday’s talks, the fourth round to be held by diplomatic representatives of…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced the activation of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) market coverage through Tabadul, the cross-border digital trading platform under Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), further enhancing regional market connectivity. With this activation, BHM Capital becomes the first financial institution in the UAE to provide its clients with access to trading on the Amman Stock Exchange through Tabadul, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in expanding regional market connectivity and cross-border investment opportunities. The addition of the Amman Stock Exchange to BHM Capital’s active market coverage enhances…
As the UAE continues accelerating its transformation into one of the world’s leading smart city ecosystems, OMODA & JAECOO is highlighting the growing role humanoid robots and AI-powered smart mobility technologies could play in shaping future urban experiences through its AiMOGA intelligent robotics platform and advanced VPD (Valet Parking Driver) technology. Developed jointly with the AiMOGA team, the company’s humanoid and intelligent service robots are already being deployed across real-world public service environments globally, showcasing how artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart mobility technologies are increasingly converging beyond traditional automotive applications. The latest demonstrations include the deployment of AiMOGA’s intelligent traffic…
As part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to combat drug smuggling and promotion networks targeting the Kingdom’s security, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 845,087 amphetamine pills concealed within cardboard sheets in Eastern Region. The intended recipient, a Saudi national, was arrested in Taif Governorate. Security authorities urged the public to report any activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, and 999 in other regions, or via the GDNC hotline 995 and email 995@gdnc.gov.sa. They emphasized that all reports will be treated with…
Talal M. Al Kaissi, Chief Executive Officer, Core42. Core42 has expanded its Buffalo AI cluster from 18MW to 60MW, adding 42MW of AI compute capacity in the United States and further strengthening its global AI infrastructure footprint. Core42 has expanded its Buffalo AI cluster from 18MW to 60MW, adding 42MW of US AI compute capacity. The expansion adds NVIDIA and AMD capacity to the site’s existing AMD foundation, reinforcing Core42’s broader heterogeneous AI infrastructure strategy. “Maximus”, the existing AMD deployment, ranked No. 20 on the TOP500, validates Core42’s ability to deliver high-performance AI infrastructure at global scale. Abu Dhabi — Core42, a G42…
KYIV —Russia launched a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Tuesday, damaging residential buildings as part of a broad offensive on targets across Ukraine, according to witnesses and officials. At least 13 people were killed in the overnight assault that Ukraine’s military said involved more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, including advanced hypersonics. Four people were killed in Kyiv and nine in the central city of Dnipro, with more than 100 wounded across the country, according to Ukrainian officials. In the capital, the attacks damaged several residential and commercial buildings, sparking fires and burning cars, authorities…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding issues of common interest to the two countries. Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Economic and Development Affairs Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message during a meeting with Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh today. The meeting also included a review of bilateral relations and a discussion of regional and international issues. Source: Riyadh Daily
WASHINGTON — In another move restricting media access at the Pentagon, the Defense Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space inaccessible to journalists. On X, acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez confirmed the move, saying: “The Pentagon Press Office has been redesignated as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility due to speechwriters from the Office of the Secretary of War sharing the facility.” Valdez said it came because speechwriters, who routinely handle classified material, were now occupying the space. “There’s nothing controversial about that,” he said. The latest move, first reported by The Washington Post, took…
WASHINGTON — A US soldier and a British servicemen died during military training in northern Iraq over the weekend, officials said without releasing further details. The US military issued a statement late Monday announcing the death of a US Army soldier during a military training accident on Sunday at Irbil Air Base in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq. The statement said the soldier’s identity is being withheld until 24 hours after his or her family has been notified. The British Ministry of Defense said in a separate post that the family of the British soldier has been notified…
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Sergio Mattarella of the Italian Republic on his country’s Republic Day. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Italy steady progress and prosperity. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques praised the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries, which everyone is keen to develop in all fields. Source: Riyadh Daily