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A military spokesperson in Tel Aviv said on Wednesday that the Israeli army was on high alert and ready to join the war alongside the US military against Iran as soon as it received orders…

Foreign ministers from NATO member states and their counterparts from Gulf countries participating in the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative agreed to strengthen cooperation in response to the challenges highlighted by the Iran war. The meeting, held…

The limited appearance of Esmail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force, during the funeral procession for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday has once again drawn attention to…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the armed attacks targeting police and military personnel in Pakistan's Balochistan province that left several people dead.In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom's firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism and reaffirmed its support for Pakistan and its efforts to safeguard…

JEDDAH — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday.The visit marks the first by a sitting Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years and comes as the two countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties following the gradual normalization of relations after the 2018 diplomatic dispute.Carney was received at King Abdulaziz…

GENEVA — Saudi Arabia announced the successful implementation of its global e-waste regulatory initiative in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), supporting the development of national e-waste frameworks in Paraguay, Rwanda and Zambia.The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva, attended by representatives from…

ALBAWABA- Eight Iranian soldiers were killed in U.S. airstrikes targeting the southern Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas and Bushehr on Tuesday, according to Iranian state television, marking the latest escalation in the rapidly intensifying military confrontation between Washington and Tehran...

ALBAWABA- At least 11 people were killed and more than 600 others injured after a powerful tornado swept through parts of Hubei Province in central China on Wednesday, according to local authorities...

The new secretary-general of the Arab League, Nabil Fahmy, said Wednesday Israel had blocked him from visiting Ramallah, in what would have been his first foreign visit since taking office this month. The regional bloc's…

France have scored a ‌tournament-leading 14 goals in the World Cup so far but coach Didier Deschamps urged his players on Wednesday to achieve even greater attacking efficiency when they take on Morocco in Thursday's…

“The Pitt” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while “Hacks” led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday. HBO Max’s emergency room series…

Five years ago, Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun was working from his kitchen -- now he dresses some of the world's best-known entertainers. In a short space of time, the 34-year-old has rocketed from unknown…

ALBAWABA- At least eight Palestinians, including three children, were killed in Israeli attacks across several areas of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to medical sources at hospitals in Gaza...

ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a significant escalation against Iran, including the possible seizure of Kharg Island, following renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz...

Say what you will about them, but the Disney live-action remakes have at least given us a choice. Which would you rather see? A spirited, soaring, animated “Moana,” or a purposeless remake featuring Dwayne Johnson…

The Lebanese judiciary on Wednesday approved the released of Fadl Shaker months after he surrendered himself to authorities, a judicial official told AFP. The entertainer, born to a Lebanese father and a Palestinian mother, turned…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Bankruptcy Commission said the opening of bankruptcy proceedings and their publication in the Bankruptcy Register do not necessarily mean a business will exit the market, cease operations or be liquidated.The commission said bankruptcy procedures provide a legal framework offering multiple options to address a company's financial position, allowing viable businesses to…

MUSCAT — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi discussed safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting in Muscat on Wednesday.The ministers reviewed the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Oman and explored ways to further enhance cooperation in support of the two countries'…

The Red Sea Film Foundation won four awards for the three films supported by the Red Sea Fund during its participation in the 12th Saudi Film Festival, held at the King Abdulaziz Center for World…

RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has urged establishments subject to withholding tax in Saudi Arabia to submit their withholding tax returns for June 2026 by July 10, 2026. ZATCA called on businesses to submit their returns promptly through its website to avoid late payment penalties, which are charged at 1% of…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Public Health Authority (Weqaya) has urged travelers heading abroad to follow health and preventive guidelines during the summer travel season, warning against complacency as global travel increases the risk of exposure to infectious diseases.The authority said it continues to monitor the global epidemiological situation in coordination with international health organizations, including…

ALBAWABA - Four states in the U.S. are suing Meta for $1.4 trillion - 93 percent of the company’s value - for allegedly purposefully designing its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users...

Libya's National Oil Corporation signed an exploration and production sharing agreement for zone 47 in the Ghadames Basin with ⁠the Libyan Investment ⁠Authority and Qatari-based UCC Holding, Chairman Massoud Suleman ⁠said on Wednesday. The partnership…

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha affirmed that under the Saudi leadership, the Kingdom is advancing toward building one of the world’s most accessible and AI-ready digital infrastructures, reinforcing its position as a…

Chevron and Exxon are expected to report their best quarter since 2022 this month, as the war that the United States and Israel started against Iran on February 28 drove much tighter oil and gas supply. This could be a problem for President Trump who has already slammed Big Oil for keeping prices at the…

Two successive explosions struck one of Syria’s most sensitive locations at a particularly delicate moment for the country’s authorities, occurring about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his…

A new message from Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan has sparked widespread debate on social media after he once again voiced support for Gaza, just days after dedicating Egypt’s historic qualification for the Round…

France begin their final push towards a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster showdown as a star-studded quarter-final line-up kicks off. After a month of scintillating action…

Norway ‌coach Stale Solbakken said some of his players have been feeling under the weather ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday, as a month of travel, training and high-pressure games begins…

ALBAWABA - Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker will be released from jail after the judge of the military court in Lebanon, Wassim Fayyad, approved on Wednesday morning a request made by the artist's lawyer, as Foachia reported exclusively...

When Mohamed Ouahbi was a student a professor told him he lacked the necessary skills to become a physical education teacher. In coaching Morocco to the World Cup quarter-finals with an attractive brand of football,…

As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken…

For Mohamed Salah and Egypt, what could have been a glorious celebration turned ugly at the end. On the cusp of upsetting the defending World Cup champion, the Pharaohs squandered a two-goal lead late in…

Orjwan Ammar’s fascination with Formula 1 began just like any other child–she admired the thrill of racing. Orjwan Ammar’s ultimate goal is to keep learning, gaining experience, and achieving more in her racing career.

The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced that a specialized research team has documented the first confirmed sighting of a red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) within the reserve, marking one of the rarest bird records…

A partial collapse in a decommissioned gold mine in northern Sudan has killed 15 miners, a state company said on Monday. The miners had snuck into the shut-down Mohamed Tawfiq mine, in Wadi Halfa near…

On a beachfront in the coastal city of Tyre, war has finally abated just enough for children to play in the waves and families to gather under parasols as life slowly returns to southern Lebanon.…

MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque continues to enhance services for worshippers at the Grand Mosque through one of the world's largest cooling systems. **media[2733117]** The authority operates an integrated cooling system with a capacity of approximately 155,000 refrigeration tons, maintaining temperatures…

No one prepares you for that moment. For that phone call. For the instant you feel the life you have built, with care, patience, and love, beginning to collapse. “I’m sorry... we found cancer cells.”…

Saudi Arabia’s transformation is moving at a pace that is difficult to appreciate from a distance. Across the Kingdom, organizations are digitizing services, adopting AI, modernizing infrastructure, expanding cloud-enabled operations, and building new customer experiences at remarkable speed. This is not simply technology modernization. It is part of a wider national shift: a more diversified,…

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah has achieved a new medical milestone by successfully performing the first autologous stem cell transplant in Saudi Arabia’s private healthcare sector for a 55-year-old patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma.This achievement reflects the hospital’s continued advancement in specialized hematology and oncology care and reinforces its position as a leading provider…

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, operated by Cluster2 Airports, welcomed the first seasonal direct flight of 2026 from the Russian city of Sochi, in cooperation with Azimuth Airlines, the Saudi Press Agency…

RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has begun constructing three bridges as part of the Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road Development Project at its intersection with the Northern Ring Road.RCRC said the current phase of the project will increase the road's capacity to accommodate more than 200,000 vehicles per day,…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's National Security Operations Center received more than 2.63 million calls through the unified emergency number (911) during June 2026.The center said it handled a total of 2,631,374 calls through the unified emergency number serving the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions.The 911 Operations Centers receive emergency calls and route them to…

Under the patronage of Governor of Al-Ahsa and CEO of the Al-Ahsa Development Authority Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, the first seasonal direct flight for 2026 between Al-Ahsa International Airport and Rize–Artvin International Airport…

MADINAH — More than 1.3 million pilgrims and visitors toured the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an between 2025 and 2026, underscoring its global standing as one of the world's leading Islamic and knowledge institutions. **media[2731304]** The high visitor turnout reflects the complex's continued advancement in production and technology, utilizing the…

The letdown after Saudi Arabia's World Cup run has naturally led to a lot of discussion. A big part of the talk has been about the coach's decisions, who was picked to play, the team's strategy, and how individual players did. But these are just a few pieces of a much bigger puzzle. There's more…

A frenzied push for artificial intelligence dominance comes with a different kind of cost for Meta, where massive layoffs, employee surveillance and departures have fueled reports of a heated internal climate. As Meta spends billions…