Saudi ambassador receives UN Special Envoy to Syria in Riyadh
Saudi Ambassador to Syria Faisal Al-Mujfel received UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed topics of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Saudi aid agency KSrelief’s Assistant Supervisor-General for Planning and Development
Dinner with strangers — the cure to loneliness in Riyadh?
RIYADH: Every Wednesday, in one of Riyadh’s many restaurants, groups of strangers from all walks of life meet over dinner for the first time. In an increasingly disconnected world, people are looking for new ways to cope with isolation and forge genuine relationships.
Saudi libraries to get upgrade including public theatres
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s libraries are getting a major overhaul that will include the building of public theatres and other cultural amenities. The Libraries Commission is transforming the Kingdom’s libraries after the launch of a national growth strategy in 2021, the Saudi Press Agency
MENA over-60s most at risk of NCDs, researchers say ahead of healthspan conference
RIYADH: The MENA population is most at risk for noncommunicable diseases for those over 60 years, according to research by the Saudi healthspan organization Hevolution Foundation. Noncommunicable diseases include cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, which represent up to one-third of the disease burden
Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank
The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico
While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with
As Trump Takes Office, Zelensky Urges Europe to Stand Firm Against Russia
Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united and “learn how to take care of itself.”Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to
Trump Closes Border, Leaving Migrants in Mexico With Few Options
On Monday, President Trump took action to seal the nation’s southern border and terminate the widely used CBP One app, leaving migrants in Mexico feeling desperate and disheartened.On Monday, President Trump took action to seal the nation’s southern border and terminate the widely
Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Oct. 7 Attack
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 Hamas-led assault.Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months
Europe Braces for a New Trump Era, Uncertain About What It Means
President Trump appears willing to shake up almost every policy area, and a behind-the-scenes E.U. task force has been trying to prepare. But is Europe ready?President Trump appears willing to shake up almost every policy area, and a behind-the-scenes E.U. task force has
