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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…

The Israeli military on Wednesday said its troops had seized a Hezbollah fighter during an encounter in southern Lebanon a day earlier and transferred him to Israel for questioning. The fighter was captured in the…

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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's National Shipping Company Bahri confirmed that its very large crude carrier Wadiyan was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. The company stressed that all crew members are safe and the vessel remains seaworthy.In a statement, the company said the tanker, identified by IMO number 9524970, was involved in…

At a time when the global economy is struggling to avoid a sharp recession, the International Monetary Fund’s updated World Economic Outlook showed a deeply divided picture. A surge in artificial intelligence investment, productivity gains…

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker "Wedyan" and the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat", while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region. In a statement, Albudaiwi called upon the international community to…

RIYADH — A number of organizations and countries have condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi oil tanker Wedyan and the Qatari tanker Al-Rekayyat while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the attacks as threats to maritime security and global energy supplies. Among the organizations that strongly condemned the attacks is the Muslim World League (MWL).…

Drone strikes on civilian vehicles headed to social gatherings in Sudan have killed more than 20 people in recent days, rights groups said, as the use of unmanned aircraft becomes increasingly common in the northeastern…

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker 'Wedyan' as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, as well as its attack on the Qatari tanker 'Al Rekayyat', stressing that these unacceptable attacks constitute an assault on the security and safety of international navigation and on the security of global…

GENEVA — The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted by consensus a Saudi-led resolution aimed at advancing women's participation in cybersecurity, reinforcing the objectives of the global "Empowering Women in Cybersecurity" initiative launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.The resolution, introduced by Saudi Arabia's Permanent Mission to the United Nations and…

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed…

The US needs to relocate its bases in the Persian Gulf to Israel and neighboring countries to better protect its assets from Iran’s missiles and drones, the former head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Frank McKenzie, said at a webinar last week.

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran's reported attack on the Saudi vessel Wadiyan and the Qatari vessel Al Rekayyat while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incident as an assault on international maritime security and global energy supplies.In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constitute…

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he thought Israel would withdraw troops from southern Lebanon because it wanted to take that step, despite comments from Israel's leader indicating otherwise. Trump told reporters at…

China’s weapons may face mounting questions over quality, reliability and after-sales support, but its arms trade still serves a larger strategic purpose: locking vulnerable states into long-term military, economic and political dependence. That paradox is at the center of a June 2026 report by The Takshashila Institution, which argues that China’s rise as a major…

GENEVA — CEO of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi, discussed strengthening international cooperation on AI ethics with UNESCO Director-General during the AI for Good Global Summit from July 6-7. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Global AI Governance Dialogue on Tuesday, brought together Dr. Alghamdi and Dr.…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he thought he would remove Syria from the United States' list of designated state sponsors of terrorism. "I think I will," Trump told reporters in response to a…

TEHRAN – As the Islamic Republic of Iran enters the third and most significant day of the funeral procession for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the global media narrative has shifted from reporting the sheer, staggering scale of the crowds to analyzing the profound political and geopolitical symbolism of a nation mourning its assassinated leader.

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the Syrian capital, Damascus, injuring security personnel and civilians during an operation to dismantle two explosive devices planted by a terrorist cell.In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attack in the strongest terms and reaffirmed the Kingdom's firm rejection…

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, health officials there said. Medics said an Israeli missile hit a tent for displaced people in the Mawasi area in Khan Younis,…

TEHRAN — A monumental sea of people filled the primary avenues of Iran's capital on Monday, marking a historic and deeply somber final national funeral procession for the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Authorities described the turnout as the most massive public gathering witnessed in modern Iranian history. Millions of…

RIYADH — Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) CEO Dr. Hisham Aljadhey led Saudi Arabia's delegation to the 49th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), being held in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6 to 10.The session brings together Codex leadership, representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the…

Drone strikes on civilian vehicles headed to social gatherings in Sudan have killed over 20 people in recent day, according to rights groups, as the use of unmanned aircraft becomes increasingly common in the north…

His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irel...

JEDDAH — Earth will reach aphelion Monday night, its farthest point from the Sun in its annual orbit, at 8:30 p.m. Makkah time, according to the Jeddah Astronomical Society. The distance between the Earth and the Sun will be approximately 152 million kilometers. The annual astronomical event confirms that the changing of the seasons is…

An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local…

For decades, Iran has relied on the Strait of Hormuz as its most effective geopolitical weapon -- a crucial energy chokepoint through which up to a third of the world’s oil is transported and about a fifth of its liquefied natural gas (LNG). Tehran’s immediate blockade of the transit route at the onset of the…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development signed a new agreement with Kenya's Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to regulate the recruitment of domestic workers.The agreement was signed in Riyadh on Sunday by Deputy Minister for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain and Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Dr.…

US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is planning a pilot "humanitarian zone" in southern Gaza which would aim to accommodate tens of thousands of vetted Palestinian civilians, a board official told AFP. The official…

Yemen’s Houthis announced Friday that they had “repelled” an attempt by Saudi warplanes to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing at Sanaa airport. Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said that Saudi warplanes violating Yemeni airspace were targeted with several air-defense missiles, forcing them to withdraw. Saree stressed that the Iranian…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has provided $3.21 billion in humanitarian aid to Sudan through 359 projects, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The projects span a wide range of humanitarian and development sectors. Key areas of Saudi assistance include budget support, education, water and sanitation, health, food security, industry, mining and mineral resources, financial and…

Apple lost its bid to escape digital competition rules after an EU court on Wednesday rejected the US giant's challenge. Apple appealed the European Union's decision to apply stricter rules known as the Digital Markets…

But while politicidal rhetoric is interesting to monitor, what matters most are the power plays and the strategy for building power on the ground used by Ankara and its allies. The post Turkey’s ‘strategic triad’ gains sway in Trump’s Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel appeared first on World Israel News .

RIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) announced that the total value of its humanitarian assistance reached $8.54 billion through 4,404 projects benefiting 114 countries as of June 2026.According to the center's latest statistical report, Yemen remained the largest recipient of assistance, accounting for 56% of total aid valued at $4.79…

Syrian authorities said on Wednesday that the blasts that hit central Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit a day earlier killed one person and wounded dozens. In a statement carried by state media, the…

Hamas representatives were welcomed with verses praising believers who remained faithful to their covenant with God and did not break their pledge. The post At Khamenei’s funeral, Iran used Quranic verses to rank allies and shame rivals appeared first on World Israel News .

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is participating in the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), taking place in New York from July 7 to 15. Held under the theme, "Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind," the forum…

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Ankara on Wednesday, where he was due to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit. The summit of the military alliance, which closes on…

Senior Israeli government minister confirms reports that the IDF sent soldiers and Iron Dome batteries to the United Arab Emirates to shield it from Iranian attacks during recent war. The post Israel confirms it deployed troops, Iron Dome batteries to UAE appeared first on World Israel News .

Saudi Arabia has condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s targeting of the Saudi tanker Wedyan while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat. In a statement issued…

Intensive preparations and security measures took place on Friday for late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s massive funeral, as foreign officials and delegations began arriving in the country from dozens of nations to pay their respects. The heightened security measures, including airspace restrictions and mass deployment of security forces, began this week and extended into…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said on Wednesday that airlines should not operate within the airspace of Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon, amid ongoing tensions and the potential for further military action, as the US…

Friday and Saturday kick off what will be up to a week of solemn funeral observances for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – a major historic event which is expected to draw some 15 to 20 million mourners in Tehran and across Iranian cities. Iran on Thursday issued a warning to the United…

The new attacks by Iran and the United States in the Middle East have complicated talks to end the war, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday. "The exchanges of ‌fire between ‌the…

So long as Iran's ruthless IRGC military regime is in place, there will not be real compliance or real peace. The post Iran’s regime: ‘No choice but to build the nuclear bomb’ appeared first on World Israel News .

A 22-year-old ‌fireman died while fighting a wildfire in the Savoie region in the French Alps, the French interior minister said on Wednesday. Wildfires have raged across southern Europe since last week and in France…

The new attacks by the US on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday. The US military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a…

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over” but he will allow talks to continue. “For me, I think it’s over,” Trump responded when asked about the status of…