International Philosophy Conference begins in Riyadh

International Philosophy Conference begins in Riyadh

How Saudi Arabia’s green initiatives seek to advance sustainability goals of water-starved Middle East DUBAI: The global research nonprofit World Resources Institute says approximately 83 percent of the population in the Middle East and North Africa region faces water stress owing to the impact of climate change. Despite being judged the globe’s richest country in … Read more

Putin in flurry of Gulf diplomacy

Putin in flurry of Gulf diplomacy

Fears of US veto loom large on eve of UN Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire call NEW YORK CITY: All eyes will be on the US during a meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, when the 15-member body is due to vote on a draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. … Read more

Saudi Arabia, France discuss economic cooperation, global aid

Saudi Arabia, France discuss economic cooperation, global aid

How Saudi Arabia’s green initiatives seek to advance sustainability goals of water-starved Middle East DUBAI: The global research nonprofit World Resources Institute says approximately 83 percent of the population in the Middle East and North Africa region faces water stress owing to the impact of climate change. Despite being judged the globe’s richest country in … Read more

Turkiye’s Erdogan pledges ‘new era’ in relations with Greece

Turkiye’s Erdogan pledges ‘new era’ in relations with Greece

ANKARA: Following Israeli security chief Ronen Bar’s pledge to pursue Hamas leaders overseas, all eyes are now on Turkiye to gauge whether this development will further escalate tension in relations between the two countries. In a recording released by Israel’s public broadcaster Kan on Sunday, Bar, the head of Israel’s domestic security agency Shin Bet, … Read more

Saudi foreign minister, UN chief discuss situation in Gaza

Saudi foreign minister, UN chief discuss situation in Gaza

Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal attended day 14 of the second edition of the Saudi Games. The prince toured tennis courts at Mahd Academy, watched the action in some of the competitions, and visited the Fan Zone where attractions include the Saudi Olympic Academy, and Guinness World Records Challenge Zone. … Read more

‘Utter, deepening horror’: Rights chief warns of heightened risk of ‘atrocity crimes’ in Gaza

‘Utter, deepening horror’: Rights chief warns of heightened risk of ‘atrocity crimes’ in Gaza

Fighting between Israel and Hamas rages in Gaza’s second-largest city, blocking aid from population RAFAH, Gaza Strip: Israeli troops battled Hamas militants Wednesday in the center of the Gaza Strip’s second-largest city, the military said, pressing a ground offensive that has sent tens of thousands of Palestinians fleeing to the territory’s southernmost edge and prevented … Read more