Tehran official claims Iran should form Muslim army against the West

Tehran official claims Iran should form Muslim army against the West

IRGC Commander Mohsen Rezaei encouraged Islamic countries to form an army to confront “the proxy hegemony of America,” semi-state official Tasnim News reported on Friday. Rezaei was said to have made the comments while delivering remarks at a commemoration event for Ali Ghayurasli.  “Muslims should know that today Palestine and Lebanon are busy defending … Read more

Saudi defense ministry to host leadership forum for non-commissioned officers

Saudi defense ministry to host leadership forum for non-commissioned officers

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language honors winners of “Harf” competition RIYADH: Contestants from Italy, Malaysia, Nigeria and India have won the four categories of the second “Harf Arabic Language Competition,” dedicated to non-native Arabic speakers. The second Harf competition began on Nov. 3. The final results of the “Harf” competition, … Read more

UN to consider ‘enhanced protection’ as Lebanon warns heritage at risk

UN to consider ‘enhanced protection’ as Lebanon warns heritage at risk

BEIRUT: The UN cultural agency UNESCO said Thursday it would consider enhanced protection of ancient sites in Lebanon after a wave of near-misses in strikes by Israel triggered an appeal by Lebanese lawmakers. Several Israeli strikes in recent weeks on the eastern city of Baalbek and the southern city of Tyre — both strongholds of … Read more

Saudi women rise: W20 to ‘address systemic barriers’

Saudi women rise: W20 to ‘address systemic barriers’

RIYADH: In a world where women’s economic participation is crucial for sustainable development, the W20 initiative is amplifying women’s voices within the G20 framework. A beacon of advocacy and action, the Saudi delegation for Women 20, or W20, is led by Miznah Al-Omair, CEO of Al-Nahda Society, which was founded in 1963 to empower women … Read more

Israeli police briefly arrest two French officials in ‘unacceptable’ move, France says

Israeli police briefly arrest two French officials in ‘unacceptable’ move, France says

LONDON: Syrians displaced to Lebanon by the civil war in their home country have found themselves on the move once again, as Israel’s targeting of the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah militia has forced more than a million people from their homes. Many Syrians, unable to return home for fear of conscription or arrest, face … Read more

Saudi Arabia arrests 20,778 illegals in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 20,778 illegals in one week

RIYADH: In a world where women’s economic participation is crucial for sustainable development, the W20 initiative is amplifying women’s voices within the G20 framework. A beacon of advocacy and action, the Saudi delegation for Women 20, or W20, is led by Miznah Al-Omair, CEO of Al-Nahda Society, which was founded in 1963 to … Read more

Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran indifferent to US election result

Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran indifferent to US election result

DUBAI: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the result of the US election did not matter to his country, state media reported on Thursday, amid heightened tensions with Washington over its support for Iran’s arch-enemy, Israel. Donald Trump’s return to the White House following his election victory this week could mean tougher enforcement of US oil … Read more

Two Saudi military personnel dead, one wounded after attack in Yemen

Two Saudi military personnel dead, one wounded after attack in Yemen

RIYADH: In a world where women’s economic participation is crucial for sustainable development, the W20 initiative is amplifying women’s voices within the G20 framework. A beacon of advocacy and action, the Saudi delegation for Women 20, or W20, is led by Miznah Al-Omair, CEO of Al-Nahda Society, which was founded in 1963 to … Read more

Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon as strikes hit near Beirut airport

Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon as strikes hit near Beirut airport

BEIRUT: At least 10 people were killed in Lebanon on Thursday in Israeli drone attacks on roads across the south, Mount Lebanon and Bekaa. Former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s uncle and his family members were also killed by strikes in southern Lebanon. In Baalbek-Hermel, dozens of victims were laid to rest. They died trapped under … Read more

Deputy speaker of Saudi Shoura Council meets Italian official

Deputy speaker of Saudi Shoura Council meets Italian official

RIYADH: In a world where women’s economic participation is crucial for sustainable development, the W20 initiative is amplifying women’s voices within the G20 framework. A beacon of advocacy and action, the Saudi delegation for Women 20, or W20, is led by Miznah Al-Omair, CEO of Al-Nahda Society, which was founded in 1963 to … Read more