Saudi Arabia rejects ‘Greater Israel’ map that annex parts of Jordan, Lebanon, Syria
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned and rejected on Wednesday an Israeli map that claimed Jordanian, Syrian and Lebanese territories as part of so-called “greater Israel.” The Kingdom stressed that such extremist allegations demonstrated Israeli intentions to consolidate its occupation, continue blatant attacks on the
How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea’s President Yoon From Detention
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security service stopped an effort to detain him on insurrection charges and has vowed to do so again. Its roots are in the era of military dictatorships.President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security service stopped an effort to detain him on
Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 features first display of Holy Kaaba’s Kiswah outside Makkah
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will feature, from Jan. 25 to May 25, the first public display outside Makkah of the whole Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba. The Diriyah Biennale Foundation is hosting the unprecedented event at the Western Hajj Terminal
Saudi crown prince receives call from Ukraine’s Zelensky
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Ukrainian-Russian crisis and efforts made to resolve it.
KSA, China deal to enhance tourism and heritage collaborations
RIYADH: The Royal Commission for AlUla and Dunhuang Academy have signed a strategic partnership to enhance cultural, tourism and heritage collaborations between Saudi Arabia and China. This partnership marks a key milestone in Saudi Arabia-China relations, combining the academy’s 80 years of expertise in
Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed
The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he
In Israeli Video, Detainee Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospital
Facing international condemnation and pressure to free the chief of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Israel released a brief interrogation video backing up its claim that militants used the hospital as a base.Facing international condemnation and pressure to free the chief of Kamal Adwan Hospital,
Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment.Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions
Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime
The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host
Short of Heat and Power, the Breakaway Region of Transnistria Struggles Without Russian Gas
An energy crisis in Transnistria, a pro-Russian territory between Moldova and Ukraine, erupted on Jan. 1 when Moscow stopped supplying natural gas through a pipeline running across Ukraine.An energy crisis in Transnistria, a pro-Russian territory between Moldova and Ukraine, erupted on Jan. 1
