Doug Lansford 
Photo:Screengrab A video that recently surfaced on social media platforms to showcase the development transformation of Noida in Uttar Pradesh in the last decade has been found misleading. The video, which has garnered significant attention online, falsely portrays the progress of Noida while displaying scenes from Dubai’s urban landscape. It was found that the video … Read more
How building greener homes in Saudi Arabia could benefit the environment and well-being of homeowners RIYADH: The concept of sustainable living has gained significant traction in recent years as individuals and communities strive to reduce their environmental impact. In Saudi Arabia, where rapid urbanization and economic growth have led to increased energy consumption and … Read more
CAIRO: The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday that efforts to find a Gaza Strip truce deal were back at square one after Israel effectively spurned a plan from international mediators, and the White House said it was trying to keep the sides engaged “if only virtually.”Hamas said in a statement it would consult … Read more
Gaza: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned the Israeli military against expanding its assault on the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. “The situation in Rafah is on a knife’s edge, as airstrikes continue throughout southern Gaza,” said Guterres at a press conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Friday. “A massive ground attack … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Commerce Minister Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi has stressed the importance of expanding trade with Thailand. The minister, who is also chairman of the General Authority for Foreign Trade, recently concluded his visit to Thailand where talks included the participation of nine government agencies and 85 private sector entities, the Saudi Press … Read more
UN General Assembly calls on Security Council to revive Palestinian bid for full membership NEW YORK CITY: The UN General Assembly erupted in applause on Friday when members voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that called for recognition that Palestine is qualified to become the 194th full member and the enhancement of its rights and … Read more
United Nations: The UN General Assembly on Friday voted to upgrade Palestine’s membership in the world body to a special status aimed at circumventing the US veto of full membership. In the shadow of the Israeli invasion of Gaza and faltering efforts for a ceasefire, the landmark resolution was adopted with 143 votes, including that … Read more
RIYADH: Mogobo David Magabe, South Africa’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, hosted a Freedom Day celebration on Thursday in Riyadh’s Cultural Palace. Freedom Day is celebrated annually on April 27 in South Africa to commemorate its first democratic election on that day in 1994, an event that signaled the end of official racial segregation in the country. … Read more
LONDON: Dwindling food and fuel stocks could force aid operations to grind to a halt within days in Gaza as vital crossings remain shut, forcing hospitals to close down and leading to more malnutrition, United Nations aid agencies warned on Friday.Humanitarian workers have sounded the alarm this week over the closure of the Rafah and … Read more
Representational image Twelve Israeli soldiers were wounded after being stung by wasps after inadvertently disturbing a hornet’s nest in Rafah, Gaza on Friday morning. This incident occurred amidst an operation by the Gaza Division’s Southern Brigade in the border area, near the community of Nirim, adding a unique twist to the complexities of warfare. According … Read more
