Author: Editorial Team
BEIRUT — A Lebanese soldier was killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, the army said. In a statement, the military said Corporal Hussein Ali Nahle was killed when the attack targeted the town of Kafr Hati, near Sidon. The Israeli army has expanded its offensive in Lebanon since a cross-border attack by Hezbollah on March 2, despite a ceasefire that took effect in November 2024. Hezbollah has launched barrages of rockets into Israel since early March, saying the attacks are in response to continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon and the killing of Iran’s then-Supreme Leader, Ayatollah…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States has rescued a “seriously wounded, and really brave” F-15 crew member from deep inside Iran, describing the mission as one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the rescued officer was a “highly respected Colonel,” adding that such operations are rarely attempted due to the risks involved. “The second raid came after the first one, where we rescued the pilot in broad daylight, also unusual, spending seven hours over Iran. An AMAZING show of…
The 83rd Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived at El Arish International Airport in Egypt, in a mission coordinated with the Ministry of Defense and the Saudi Embassy in Cairo to provide essential support to the Palestinian people. The aircraft carried large quantities of food baskets destined for the Gaza Strip as part of the Kingdom’s commitment to alleviating the region’s difficult living conditions and humanitarian challenges. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the acts of rioting, assaults, and attempted vandalism that targeted the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and the residence of its head of mission in the Syrian capital Damascus. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also denounced the unacceptable offenses directed at the national symbols of the UAE in Syria. The ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s rejection of these attacks and all forms of violence against diplomats. Saudi Arabia emphasized the necessity of ensuring the protection of diplomats and diplomatic missions in accordance with relevant international laws and conventions. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received on Sunday a phone call from Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs of Singapore K Shanmugam. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and current security developments amid the Iranian attacks targeting regional security and stability. They also affirmed the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination in support of regional security and stability, in addition to discussing a number of topics of mutual interest. Shanmugam expressed his country’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia…
The 83rd Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived at El Arish International Airport in Egypt, in a mission coordinated with the Ministry of Defense and the Saudi Embassy in Cairo to provide essential support to the Palestinian people. The aircraft carried large quantities of food baskets destined for the Gaza Strip as part of the Kingdom’s commitment to alleviating the region’s difficult living conditions and humanitarian challenges. Source: Riyadh Daily
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), continues to implement specialized humanitarian initiatives and projects aimed at protecting civilians and alleviating the suffering of those affected in several countries through targeted programs that help reduce risks and enhance community safety. KSrelief has implemented mine-clearance projects in Yemen, Azerbaijan, and Iraq at a total cost exceeding $294 million. In this context, KSrelief continues to implement the “Masam” project as a specialized humanitarian initiative for clearing landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices planted indiscriminately across various Yemeni governorates and addressing their humanitarian impact on…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 200 food baskets yesterday in Timbuktu, Mali, benefiting 1,200 individuals as part of a food aid project aimed at enhancing food security across the country. This initiative is part of the Kingdom’s broader humanitarian mission to provide essential relief and food security assistance to those in need worldwide. Source: Riyadh Daily
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque provided comprehensive programs and services to 109,363 women at the Grand Mosque in March. Key services included awareness and guidance programs for 59,569 women, while Quran memorization circles benefited 34,260 participants. Additionally, 21,936 women attended religious lessons, and 3,148 used live guidance platforms for religious inquiries. Volunteer initiatives also saw significant engagement, with 8,327 beneficiaries participating in programs that promote community service and support visitors’ needs. Source: Riyadh Daily
Al-Mishkat Heritage Village in Najran stands as a living historical record, featuring 12 mud palaces and a 300-year-old well built from mud, wood, and palm trunks that represent the region’s authentic architectural ingenuity. Beyond functioning as dwellings, the palaces historically acted as family fortresses, reflecting a social and economic lifestyle centered on agriculture and communal solidarity. The village’s lifeblood is its well, which served as a vital source of drinking water and irrigation, operated with traditional waterwheels and ropes. Demonstrating a commitment to their heritage, residents have taken the initiative to restore the palaces themselves, using traditional methods and materials to rehabilitate…