Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz is undergoing medical tests on Sunday evening, following recommendations from the Royal Clinics due to lung inflammation, the Royal Court announced in a statement. The Royal Court’s statement expressed prayers for King Salman’s health, saying, …
Read More »Policewoman shot dead, 10 injured in southern Israel attack
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir poses with police officers at the scene of an attack in Beersheba, southern Israel, on Sunday. REUTERS Israeli police work at the scene of an attack in Beersheba, southern Israel, on Sunday. REUTERS Members of rescue unit ZAKA work at the scene of an …
Read More »Thousands stage pro-Palestinian protests worldwide, on first anniversary of Gaza war
Protests held in cities from Jakarta to Istanbul to Rabat Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon face international condemnation Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested in cities around the world on Sunday on the eve of the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the …
Read More »Over 1 million visitors with sales exceeding SR28 million as Riyadh Book Fair comes to a close
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — More than one million book lovers and people of all age groups visited the 10-day Riyadh International Book Fair 2024, which came to a close on Saturday. The sales at the festival of books have exceeded SR28 million, according to Dr. Muhammad Alwan, CEO of …
Read More »Lebanon’s children shelter in schools amid war
When Ali al-Akbar returned to school in Lebanon this year after the summer holidays, it wasn’t to study his favourite subject maths but to seek refuge from Israeli air strikes. “I miss my friends and teachers,” the 14-year-old wearing glasses told AFP inside a classroom-turned-shelter in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanon …
Read More »Dozens killed in Gaza as army launches new incursion in north
Hamas says 24 killed in mosque and school in central Gaza Tanks push into northern Gaza for first time in months At least 24 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip early on Sunday, …
Read More »Saudi and Ukrainian FMs discuss efforts to end crisis with Russia over phone
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Sunday a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha. During the call, the ministers discussed bilateral relations, and developments in the Ukrainian-Russian crisis and the efforts made towards addressing it. …
Read More »Israeli strikes batter Beirut in heaviest bombardment so far
Heavy strikes shake southern Beirut Weekend strikes come ahead of anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel Israeli air attacks battered Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight and early on Sunday, the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since Israel sharply escalated its campaign against Hezbollah last month. During the …
Read More »New insurance scheme to protect rights of expatriate workers takes effect on Sunday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Insurance Authority launched a new insurance scheme titled “Insurance Product” that aimed to protect rights of expatriate workers. The scheme that takes effect on Sunday, Oct. 6, also reduces the financial burden on workers in …
Read More »One dead, 10 injured in shooting attack in southern Israel
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir poses with police officers at the scene of an attack in Beersheba, southern Israel, on Sunday. REUTERS Israeli police work at the scene of an attack in Beersheba, southern Israel, on Sunday. REUTERS Members of rescue unit ZAKA work at the scene of an …
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