RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with his counterparts of Austria and Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. During the call with Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Prince Faisal congratulated her on the election of Austria as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security…

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RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Tuesday a phone call from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, the ministers reviewed the latest developments in the region. They underscored the importance of intensifying efforts to de-escalate tensions in a manner…

JEDDAH — The Jeddah Mayoralty destroyed approximately 20 tons of spoiled food deemed unfit for human consumption during a joint field campaign carried out in the eastern part of the city.Conducted in collaboration with several relevant authorities, the campaign led to the closure of an unlicensed pastry and sweets factory operating from a site that…

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ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks continued across southern Lebanon on Tuesday, despite a U...

ALBAWABA- At least three protesters have been killed in escalating clashes between demonstrators and Kenyan security forces over the construction of a controversial U...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday the qualification of 24 local and international bidders, including companies and consortiums, to participate in Round 10 of the Kingdom’s exploration license competitions, marking…

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774 archaeological discoveries across three survey areas: Al Suwayriqiyah, Al Muwayhiyah, and Hadhah, reported the Saudi…

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Tuesday his Swedish counterpart Maria Malmer Stenergard for talks on regional developments. They underlined the importance of intensifying international efforts…

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, in an escalation that adds strain to efforts to broker a peace deal to end the wider…

In February 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled what may be his most ambitious foreign policy doctrine yet. Standing before his cabinet ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, Netanyahu announced a “hexagon of alliances”, a sweeping network of nations united, in his words, against “radical axes.” At its core sits…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed two major memorandums of understanding covering railways and logistics services, marking a significant step toward developing a land transport corridor linking the Gulf region with Europe.The agreements were signed by Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser and Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) surged 1.3 percent or 142.29 points closing at 11,115.37 points on Tuesday. Total turnover reached SR7.6 billion, with 315 million shares traded.The Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) ended higher, gaining 137.46 points to close at 22,887.94 points. Trading value on NOMU reached SR17 million, with…

Britain said on Tuesday ‌that a law to crack down on proxies acting for states deemed to be hostile such as Iran was expected to come into force next month, as it steps up powers…

Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest Switch 2 console. The company provided few details about the…

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on June 11 and suspending school classes to ease traffic ‌during FIFA World ‌Cup opening ‌events.…

Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group. It is the first…

RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al-Mahd governorate in the Madinah region. During the survey work, it has documented 1,774 archaeological discoveries across three survey areas, namely Al-Suwayriqiyah, Al-Muwayhiyah, and Hadhah. The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites, yielding 461 Islamic inscriptions, 34 Thamudic inscriptions, 1,259…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s real GDP reached $1.31 trillion in 2025, while non-oil activities accounted for 55% of the economy.The figures were highlighted in the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2025 Annual Report, which showcased progress across economic development, investment, tourism, digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and quality of life indicators.The report noted that foreign direct investment…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, driven primarily by non-oil activities, according to estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Non-oil activities added 1.7 percentage points to overall GDP expansion, while oil activities contributed…

This weekend’s escalation between Iran and Israel showed just how hopes of a deal could be, and how traders may be too complacent about the ongoing oil supply disruption. Since Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz more than three months ago, global oil inventories and China’s more than 1.2 billion barrel stockpile, high…

MOSCOW — Saudi Arabia and Russia signed 13 strategic agreements with investments amounting to SR4.8 billion with the aim of to expanding cooperation and enhancing trade and investment exchanges between the two countries. On the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum — which the Kingdom attended as the guest of honor — the…

FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iran fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States, the national soccer federation claimed Tuesday. Each federation for the 48 teams taking part is…

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald…

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A gift from the film set of "Troy", a giant Trojan Horse replica looms over the port of Canakkale on the Dardanelles Strait in western Türkiye. First related by Homer, then retold for the silver…

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.…

Morocco winger Abde Ezzalzouli has undergone tests on his injured knee to determine if he will be fit for his team's World Cup opener against Brazil, a source close to the matter told AFP on…

Spain beat Peru 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match on Monday, giving thousands of fans in Puebla a glimpse of one of the tournament favorites days before the global showpiece begins. Mikel Oyarzabal…

Scotland captain Andy Robertson ‌said he will be playing for former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota at the World Cup after receiving a letter from the late Portuguese forward's widow ahead of the tournament. After Scotland…

Among 403 patient safety incidents in England, 17 cases had a procedure intended for another patient, one patient who had an organ or body part wrongly removed, and two who were left with surgical gloves…

(MENAFN - Asdaf News) Riyadh – Asdaf News: Three school students in Saudi Arabia have been awarded for their innovative artwork created from recycled materials as part of the ReCreators Contest, a ...

RAFHA — More than 40 Arabian sand gazelle births recorded at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve during the first quarter of 2026. This reflects the success of endangered species reintroduction programs carried out by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority and the effectiveness of efforts to conserve biodiversity and…

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Under the agreement, students and university staff will gain access to confidential digital psychological support sessions delivered through the Arab Therapy platform.

JEDDAH — The Jeddah Mayoralty began on Sunday issuing evacuation notices for 129 dilapidated buildings in the Ghulail district.The mayoralty stated that specialized teams from the General Directorate of Emergency and Crisis Management have commenced serving field notices for the buildings included in the initiative, in preparation for completing the approved regulatory procedures in coordination…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has identified 1,753 non-compliant food establishments and started taking punitive measures against them. The authority also prevented the entry of 1,057 tons of products that failed to meet regulatory standards. During the first quarter of this year, the SFDA conducted more than15,200 inspection visits across 12,260…

RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that construction of two parallel bridges alongside the Wadi Laban Bridge is 28 percent complete, with the project set to serve more than 400,000 vehicles daily. **media[2719194]** The RCRC, on its official X account, shared that these bridges — each of 763 meters long and…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Health has warned the public against following any scientifically unproven diet or using such diets as a substitute for prescribed medical treatment without specialist supervision. The ministry specially mentioned what is referred to as the “Tayyibat Diet,” stressing that these practices may expose individuals to serious health complications. The ministry…

Mud houses in Aseer Region represent one of the most distinctive elements of the region's traditional architectural heritage, and they have been closely connected to the local environment, serving as an architectural model uniquely adapted…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The resident said the savings were the result of five years of hard work and were intended to help him and his family start a new chapter upon returning home By: ...

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) By Feras A. Al-Al Shaikh, Regional Director, Saudi Arabia, North Gulf, Levant Adrian Pickering, Regional General Manager, Middle East and North Africa Martin Lentle, VP ...

Bernadette Chirac, who has died aged 93, stood by her late husband, former French president Jacques Chirac, during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own, more discreet, political career. Quiet, traditionally Roman…

One week after the Iranian Revolution declared victory on February 11, 1979, two photographs emerged from Tehran that, in retrospect, help explain many of the storms that would later sweep the Middle East, from Iran’s…

(MENAFN - The Conversation) Strategic autonomy is having a moment.European leaders are invoking it to justify a historic defense buildup; India's foreign ministry has made it the organizing ...

Environmental causes face an uphill battle. Overshadowed in politics, overlooked in budgets and defeated in courts, nature is often treated as a niche concern, second to more pressing matters. Two Frenchmen -- one a philosopher,…

Most people in today’s Middle East were born after 1979. Yet they often overlook how profoundly that year shaped their countries, their stability, and their daily lives. It unleashed storms, wars, and leaders whose ambitions…