Israel advances most West Bank settlements in decades: EU

Lebanon has the right to defend its land amid systematic Israeli escalation, Mikati told army officials Beirut: Lebanon is determined to defend its land and sovereignty, Acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday. “We will not hesitate to do so, regardless of the sacrifices,” he said. Mikati described the regional developments as “alarming”, indicating … Read more

Saudi Scouts participate in youth forum

JEDDAH: Saudi watchmaker Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani developed an interest in watches at an early age and is one of the first Saudis to join the world of watch engineers, driven by his commitment to the craft. His journey into watchmaking began while working for a company representing Longines. The lack of local skilled watchmakers sparked his … Read more

Hezbollah resumes steady rocket, artillery fire against Israel

Lebanon has the right to defend its land amid systematic Israeli escalation, Mikati told army officials Beirut: Lebanon is determined to defend its land and sovereignty, Acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday. “We will not hesitate to do so, regardless of the sacrifices,” he said. Mikati described the regional developments as “alarming”, indicating … Read more

UK police urged to protect mosques ahead of far-right rallies

Masked attackers vandalized the headquarters of Venezuela's opposition leader as tensions rose after the election Caracas: Half a dozen masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday in the latest escalation of violence against opponents of Nicolas Maduro following Venezuela's disputed presidential election.According to Machado's party, the attack took … Read more

Festivals showcase Al-Jouf region

Saqqah: The Al-Juf region of Saudi Arabia has recently experienced an increase in economic and tourism activity, thanks to three festivals that provide diverse entertainment for families and youth in the region. The third Al-Jouf Bounty Festival in Sakaka, which ended on Thursday, attracted an impressive crowd of nearly 70,000 visitors during its four-day run. … Read more

Madinah farmers begin date harvest as season nears peak ripeness of fruit

Madinah: Farmers in Madinah have started harvesting dates as the date fruits are optimally ripe in this agricultural season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ripening process of date palms involves several stages, starting with pollination and proceeding to thinning, where excess fruit is removed to support optimal growth. Before the dates are harvested, the … Read more

Morocco march into Olympic men’s football semifinals

Dubai: The picturesque town of Aix-les-Bains is set to host a historic event as France stages its first camel race with international participants at the 2024 Paris Olympics, although the event is not associated with the Summer Games. The groundbreaking event on August 4, featuring jockeys from the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center in Dubai, … Read more

Power cuts will force more people to leave Ukraine: central bank

Dhaka: US-Bangla Airlines, Bangladesh's largest airline by fleet size, has launched direct flights from Dhaka to Jeddah amid growing demand for travel to Saudi Arabia. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Farooq Khan inaugurated the flight on Thursday evening. “We launched the Dhaka-Jeddah flight as part of our long-term expansion plan,” the carrier's general manager Kamrul … Read more