Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it launched dozens of rockets after Israeli strikes

HARBANUSH, Syria: Ahmed Al-Hakim’s 27-year-old brother was tortured to death in prison in Syria’s militant-run northwest, sparking rare protests amid accusations from residents and activists of rights violations in the opposition bastion.“We protested and rose up against the Assad regime in order to be rid of injustice,” said Hakim, 30, referring to Syrian President Bashar … Read more

Thousands receive food aid from Saudi Arabia’s Ramadan project

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday reiterated the Kingdom’s backing of the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. On Monday, and for the first time in 170 days of the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the UN Security Council demanded an … Read more

Israeli hostage in Gaza dead, say families

Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: The southern Gaza Strip came under intense Israeli bombardment overnight, despite international pressure for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian territory where famine is looming.Besieged Gaza is in desperate need of aid and the United States said it would continue airdrops, despite pleas from Hamas to stop the practice after the … Read more

Asir region working to double tourism investment, benefit from environment

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday reiterated the Kingdom’s backing of the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. On Monday, and for the first time in 170 days of the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the UN Security Council demanded an … Read more

US rejects Hamas plea to halt Gaza airdrops as fighting rages on

Attack on Rafah ‘not the way’ to defeat Hamas, US envoy tells UN Security Council NEW YORK: The US has again urged Israel to abandon plans for a major ground operation in Rafah, where more 1.5 million displaced Palestinians are hemmed in after months of fighting in Gaza. “We share Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas,” … Read more

Gargee’an brings communities together during Ramadan

RIYADH: In the thick of Ramadan season, Saudi residents are trying to find the balance between their busy social calendars and the spiritual journey of the holy month. This Ramadan, Nouf Al-Dossary realized that she is more focused spiritually than in previous years, making sure to perform the five daily prayers on time and learning … Read more

Israel says won’t yield to ‘delusional’ Hamas demands in truce talks

CAIRO: The Arab League and the Arab Parliament have welcomed the UN Security Council’s Monday resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and called for its implementation. The resolution demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas, as well as the release of hostages. The US abstained from … Read more

Saudi restaurant chain’s success based on Kaizen business philosophy: Al-Romansiah founder

For Makkah pilgrims, Ramadan offers gateway to Saudi Arabia’s ‘culinary wealth’ MAKKAH: In Makkah during Ramadan, pilgrims and visitors get the chance to tuck into traditional Saudi Arabia dishes representing the diverse heritage of the Kingdom’s regions. Most iftar spreads in the holy city feature authentic Saudi Arabia cuisine including edam, kabsa, saleeg, haneeth, qusaran … Read more

Syria strikes kill 13, including Iran Guard: monitor

GAZA: Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, with no sign of a let-up in the war despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an “immediate ceasefire.”The resolution was adopted Monday after Israel’s closest ally the United States abstained.It demands an “immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan, … Read more

Saudi crown prince, Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement chairman discuss relations 

For Makkah pilgrims, Ramadan offers gateway to Saudi Arabia’s ‘culinary wealth’ MAKKAH: In Makkah during Ramadan, pilgrims and visitors get the chance to tuck into traditional Saudi Arabia dishes representing the diverse heritage of the Kingdom’s regions. Most iftar spreads in the holy city feature authentic Saudi Arabia cuisine including edam, kabsa, saleeg, haneeth, qusaran … Read more