News in brief
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met on Friday evening at the Baabda Palace with Yazid ben Farhane, advisor to the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, according to a statement published on the presidency’s social media account. On the......
The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt jointly called on Friday for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, to be followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition toward a civilian-led government. In a joint statement, the four countries stressed that the......
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday the launch of a large-scale humanitarian and reconstruction program in Syria, starting with the removal of more than 75,000 cubic meters of war debris from Damascus and surrounding areas. The initiative, unveiled during an event in the Syrian capital, comes weeks after......
The prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York, facing serious financial difficulties, announced on Wednesday a partnership with Saudi Arabia that includes performing three weeks of opera annually in the kingdom. According to a statement, the company “will travel to Riyadh each winter for five......
The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the second phase of fee payments for the 2026 Hajj season, specifically targeting applicants on the waiting list. This phase will begin on September 15 and conclude on September 19, with payments to be made via certified checks. Replacement process......
A group of foreign fighters who participated in Syria’s civil war has petitioned the new Islamist-led government in Damascus to grant them Syrian citizenship, arguing that their contributions during the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad last December justify the request. The petition, submitted to......
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......
