Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — The US military has fired a missile into the engine room of a merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command said on Saturday. The Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star ignored more than 20 warnings from US forces overnight as it tried to enter an Iranian port, the military said. The ship remained adrift in the Gulf of Oman and US forces have not boarded it, said a US official with knowledge of the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. With the latest action, US military has stopped six ships trying to…
People living with multiple sclerosis (MS), their caregivers, and employers now have access to a new set of practical support resources launched in the UAE as part of a nationwide World MS Day campaign. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has introduced a patient guide to help individuals navigate conversations around an MS diagnosis, a dedicated resource for carers, and an HR guide designed to help employers create more inclusive workplaces for employees living with the condition. The resources form part of the society’s fourth annual World MS Day campaign, which is being rolled out across healthcare facilities, workplaces, and…
Saudi women continue to demonstrate exceptional professionalism and competence through their active leadership roles in serving pilgrims at the Grand Mosque during the Hajj season. Backed by the government’s female empowerment initiatives, they manage pivotal responsibilities, including crowd control, field guidance for female visitors, health services, and humanitarian volunteer operations. This extensive field presence underscores the high level of advanced training and competence achieved by national female talent, contributing to the integrated service system that ensures comfort, tranquility, and safety for the pilgrims. Source: Riyadh Daily
DUBAI — US PresidentDonald Trump has asked for several amendments to the proposeddeal his envoys reached with their Iranian counterparts during a high-level meeting at the White House, US media reported on Saturday citing a senior administration official. The US news portal Axios reported that Trump wanted to reinforce multiple elements of the proposal, particularly measures aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. According to The New York Times, Trump requested changes to several provisions of a draft deal that had been awaiting his approval, sending a revised framework back to Iran for consideration. The changes reportedly strengthen provisions…
The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) in Madinah has heightened its preparedness as pilgrims return from the holy sites after performing Hajj rituals, through an inspection plan targeting high-density areas and facilities with significant environmental impact in the city and along access roads. NCEC Madinah branch Director Sultan Al-Zahrani stated that inspection efforts during the 1447 AH Hajj season included 550 inspection tours conducted before, during, and after the season. He noted that the tours revealed a high overall level of compliance, except for 63 non-compliant cases that were addressed in accordance with applicable regulations to mitigate their environmental…
GENEVA —The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is deepening as Israel intensified attacks on the country, with UNICEF issuing a harrowing warning regarding the unprecedented rise in child casualties. An average of 11 children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon in the last week, as Israel expanded strikes across the country in spite of a ceasefire being in place. Heavy Israeli strikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday, after Israel declared a new swathe of the area “a combat zone.” On Thursday, an Israeli strike hit a building in the…
BEIRUT — Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon’s Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah after warning thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages. The Israeli advance came as the Pentagon hosted Israeli and Lebanese defense representatives in Washington on Friday to pursue a US-brokered plan to forge peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah. Netanyahu visited the northern front Friday where he spoke to members of the military, while dozens more civilian casualties were reported in Israeli attacks across Lebanon. “I must tell you that there…
Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received today Minister of Interior of the Syrian Arab Republic Anas Khattab at the ministry’s headquarters in Makkah. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed areas of existing cooperation and security coordination between the two brotherly countries and discussed a number of topics of mutual interest. The Syrian interior minister praised this year’s Hajj season, which reflects the level of care the Kingdom extends to pilgrims, as well as its advanced organizational and operational capabilities that have contributed to providing a safe…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health announced that the 2026 Hajj season was entirely free of epidemic outbreaks or public health threats, confirming that the health of the pilgrims remained stable and reassuring. This announcement follows official declarations of the overall success of the Hajj season across all organizational levels. Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel said that this milestone reflects the deep care the Kingdom’s leadership bestows upon the health and safety of the pilgrims, showcasing the readiness of the health system and its seamless integration with other government agencies. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia recognizes its global responsibility to…
MINA — Hajj pilgrims, who stayed back in Mina on Friday night to perform the stoning ritual for the fourth consecutive day, threw pebbles at three Jamarat on Saturday afternoon. They hurled seven pebbles each, first at Jamarat Al-Sugra, then at Jamarat Al-Wusta, and finally at Jamarat Al-Aqaba in a calm and peaceful atmosphere inside the sprawling Jamarat Complex manned by a contingent of security forces, health workers and volunteers. The Jamarat facility experienced a smooth flow of crowds, driven by sophisticated crowd management and rigorous field scheduling. Integrated medical teams, security forces, and navigational guides were stationed across all…