Middle East

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Aleksandar Mitrovic netted another brace, and Salem Al Dawsari added a sublime solo goal, but it was Ruben Neves who provided the foundation for Al Hilal’s dominant performance in the Saudi Clasico against Al Ittihad, sealing a 3-1 victory on Saturday night. Neves showcased his …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef has commenced an official visit to the United States aimed at bolstering industry and mining collaboration, strengthening bilateral ties, and attracting investments to Saudi Arabia. The visit, which lasts until September 28, will take him to New …

Israeli air strikes killed 274 people, including 21 children, in Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese health minister said, in by far the deadliest cross-border escalation since war erupted in Gaza on October 7. Lebanese state media reported a new wave of raids in the country’s east, while Hezbollah said it …

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized on Monday that the upcoming months in the Russia-Ukraine war will be “decisive.” Speaking at an award ceremony in New York, where he received a Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement, Zelenskyy stated, “We don’t have much time. The next …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the World Food Programme (WFP) signed a cooperation agreement on Sunday to address acute malnutrition in drought-affected areas of Somalia. This initiative, unveiled on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations …

LONDON — Nurses in the UK have overwhelmingly rejected the government’s offer of a 5.5% pay rise, as announced by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Two-thirds of RCN members voted against the proposed increase, with polling turnout reaching a record high. The pay rise, confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves …

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended on Sunday the 19th annual ministerial dinner aimed at exchanging views on the situation in the Middle East. This event took place on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 79th session …

Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday killed 182 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry, in by far the deadliest cross-border escalation since war erupted in Gaza on October 7. “Israeli enemy strikes on southern towns and villages since this morning” have killed “182 people and wounded 727 …

NEW YORK — Finland’s President Alexander Stubb criticized the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday for failing in its primary mission to preserve peace, stating that the council does not reflect the realities of today’s world. Speaking at the Summit of the Future, he pointed to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Commerce announced the enforcement of regulations against a perfume retailer for using prohibited names and marketing fragrances under titles associated with prominent figures in the Kingdom and the Gulf. The violations included promoting these products through both the physical store and …