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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the acceleration of a major settlement project in the West Bank, aiming to build 3,400 housing units in the E1 area and formally annex the occupied Palestinian territory. The announcement has drawn strong international criticism. Smotrich, a far-right......
Young people under 35 now make up the majority of Saudi Arabia’s population, underscoring their crucial role in the nation’s development and future success, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Data released on International Youth Day, August 12, shows that 69.4% of......
Saudi Arabia has executed 17 individuals over the past three days, including two Saudis for "terrorism" on Monday and seven foreigners for drug trafficking on Sunday, according to an AFP tally based on official announcements. So far in 2025, the kingdom has carried out 239 executions, 161......
In a strategic move to regain market share, the eight key members of OPEC+, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced on Sunday an increase of 547,000 barrels per day starting in September 2025. This marks the end of a production hike cycle initiated in April. The decision was largely anticipated......
Saudi Arabia carried out the execution of eight individuals in a single day, according to state media reports, highlighting the kingdom's increasing use of capital punishment, especially for drug-related offenses. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that four Somali nationals and three......
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that several European nations are expected to confirm their intention to recognize the State of Palestine during a UN conference scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in New York. This follows France's own commitment to formal recognition......
A high-level Saudi delegation composed of more than 100 investors arrived in Damascus on Wednesday, signaling a new era of economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and post-Assad Syria. According to Saudi state television Al-Ekhbariya, the delegation, led by Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz......
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Manama on Tuesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. His trip marks a significant diplomatic move as Lebanon intensifies its efforts to restore and strengthen ties with Gulf countries, particularly after......
As part of its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy, Saudi Arabia has officially approved a long-anticipated reform allowing foreigners to own real estate in selected areas of the kingdom. The historic decision, announced on Tuesday, aims to boost foreign investment and reduce the......
An oil rig sank off the Egyptian Red Sea coast late Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four workers, with four others still unaccounted for. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which has left several injured and sparked a search-and-rescue operation. The ADMARINE12 oil rig, owned......
A recent series of Israeli airstrikes on residences in northern Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 48 individuals, including 22 children, as reported by the Indonesian Hospital in Jabaliya. The Israeli military has not commented on these attacks but had previously warned Jabaliya residents......
The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has issued an urgent call for citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent announcements concerning Hajj visas. In a statement released today, the ministry emphasized that participation in Hajj necessitates obtaining a specific visa through the designated online......
Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance for citizens from 14 countries, including Morocco, as part of its efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages. This measure will take effect in mid-April and continue until mid-June 2025,......
