Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the hostile missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of all forms of aggression that violate state sovereignty or threaten the security and stability of the region. Saudi Arabia vowed its full solidarity with the government and people of Kuwait, reiterating its unwavering support for all measures undertaken by Kuwait to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety of its citizens. Source: Saudi Gazette
Expanding convenient retail across Saudi Arabia, SWFT by LuLu has been launched in KSA, delivering fast, seamless, and modern shopping experiences for consumers. SWFT stores are strategically located at metro stations, fuel stations, airports, and other high-traffic destinations across the Kingdom. The first four SWFT stores were inaugurated virtually by Yusuffali M. A. The launch includes two metro station outlets at Al Rabi and Al Khurais in Riyadh, a flagship store at Aramco Al Ruwaid, and another outlet at the ADNOC fuel station in Al Ahsa, Eastern Province. “Our new format is designed to bring speed, convenience, and quality closer…
CAIRO — Three months after the International Stabilization Force for Gaza was announced by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, the American general who was tapped to lead the 20,000-strong force has no troops to lead, the Associated Press reports. None of the five countries that pledged troops to ensure “future prosperity and enduring peace” in the Palestinian territory have come through with any significant contributions, according to the news agency. Efforts to shore up the fragile ceasefire after the devastating Israel-Hamas war have stalled as Hamas has refused to disarm and Israel has seized more territory while continuing…
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a criminal investigation into former columnist E Jean Carroll who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, CNN reported citing multiple sources. The investigation is looking into whether Carroll committed perjury in connection with civil cases she brought against Trump. Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation, and successfully sued him in two cases. Both judgements were upheld on appeal, but Trump has since asked the Supreme Court to overturn the first of them. The investigation is focused on Carroll’s testimony tied to the two civil lawsuits – one…
Pilgrims settled in Muzdalifah tonight after Allah blessed them with standing on the plain of Arafat. Upon arriving in Muzdalifah, the pilgrims performed Maghrib and Isha prayers, combined and shortened, following the Sunnah of the Prophet. They then began collecting pebbles and will spend the night in Muzdalifah before heading to Mina after Fajr prayer tomorrow, Eid Al-Adha, to stone Jamrat Al-Aqaba and slaughter the sacrificial animals. This movement from Arafat to Muzdalifah marks the third phase of pilgrims’ movements through the holy sites as they perform Hajj rituals. Source: Riyadh Daily
Female personnel of the General Directorate of Border Guard are deployed across the holy sites to serve pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season through organizational and coordination tasks. Their duties include organization, guidance, and direction, security inspections, traffic regulation, and support for field operations to serve pilgrims in a manner that enhances their safety and security. This participation is part of the General Directorate of Border Guard’s efforts to serve pilgrims, contributing to improved service quality and enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility. Source: Riyadh Daily
GAZA — Palestinian mourners carried the body of Hamas’ armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a funeral procession on Wednesday, a day after Israel killed him as it moves to eliminate the militant group’s top brass despite a ceasefire. At least nine people were killed and dozens of others were injured in a number of Israeli airstrikes that targeted residential buildings, and crowded market places across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, as Palestinians in the besieged enclave have incurred yet another bloody Eid holiday for the sixth time in a row at the hands of the…
BEIRUT — Israeli forces have carried out a series of ground raids in southern Lebanon after waves of air strikes targetingwhat they called Hezbollah infrastructure. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the incursions targeted at least seven towns including Qlailah, ar-Ramadiyah, Deir Aames and Qana. Social media videos from Tyre, one of Lebanon’s biggest cities, show dust-covered crowds of people gathered around collapsed buildings. On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had urged residents to move north of the Zahrani River, about 40km (25 miles) from the Israeli border, saying it would act “with extreme force”. Two sets of…
The General Food Security Authority (GFSA), represented by the national program for reducing food loss and waste (Letadom), continued the 1447 AH Hajj season operations through an integrated field and awareness ecosystem implemented in partnership with relevant entities and service providers. The season witnessed the participation of more than 190 specialized companies from the domestic and international pilgrim sectors in workshops and coordination meetings. The efforts resulted in the signing of more than 65 cooperation agreements between service providers and food preservation associations to ensure the rapid, efficient, and safe redistribution of surplus food. The authority also activated the “Letadom” app to…
LA PAZ — Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz has warned the country is “at breaking point” after a month of anti-government protests that have led to seven deaths and hundreds of arrests. Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of his administration. Demonstrators led by unions and indigenous groups have set up roadblocks across Bolivia causing serious shortages of basic goods and paralysing large parts of the nation. A state of emergency would let Paz send military forces into the streets in an effort to contain the…