At least eight Palestinians were martyred and four others were injured Friday in an Israeli airstrike targeted a house in the Tal Al-Nuwairi area in the Nuseirat refugee camp, the central Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, paramedics from the Palestinian Red Crescent reported that several injuries occurred when the Israeli occupation forces …
Read More »Saudi Arabia to host global summit on child protection in cyberspace next month
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the Global Summit on Child Protection in Cyberspace from October 2 to 3, 2024 as part of the agenda of the International Cybersecurity Forum held in Riyadh, under the patronage of King Salman. The summit is organized by the International Cybersecurity …
Read More »GCC inches towards Gulf economic citizenship
The Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) is inching closer towards achieving a consensus on the proposed unified definition of the Gulf national products, a move that ought to go long way in achieving Gulf ‘economic citizenship’ and advancing the region’s industrial sector. This was the crux of the fifth extraordinary meeting …
Read More »Kentucky sheriff arrested over fatal shooting of judge in courthouse
WASHINGTON — A Kentucky sheriff has been arrested after fatally shooting a judge in his chambers, police say. District Judge Kevin Mullins died at the scene after being shot multiple times in the Letcher County Courthouse, Kentucky State Police said. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, has been charged with …
Read More »Council of Parties discusses KAICIID’s accession to UN as observer
Saudi Gazette report LISBON — The Board of Parties of the International Center for Dialogue (KAICIID) held its regular meeting at its headquarters in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. The meeting, which took place in the presence of KAICIID Secretary-General, Dr. Zuhair Al-Harthi, saw the participation of representatives from member states …
Read More »Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois ready for epic showdown at Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — During the boxing week activities for the “Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition” fight, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois made their final statements at a news conference at the Guildhall in London on Thursday, confirming their full readiness for the anticipated encounter. This event is set …
Read More »Foreign Minister leads Saudi delegation to UN General Assembly session
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah left on Thursday for New York City to lead the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79). The Kingdom’s delegation includes Saudi Ambassador to the United States …
Read More »Scores martyred, wounded as Israeli occupation continues bombardment of Gaza Strip
Scores of Palestinians were martyred and injured in multiple air raids waged by the Israeli occupation warplanes on different locations across the Gaza Strip last night. Local sources reported that seven Palestinians were martyred and others were injured, including children and women, after the Israeli warplanes bombed a house in …
Read More »Displaced people’s tents flooded in Central Gaza Strip after sewage pump breaks down
Al Zawayda Municipality in the central Gaza Strip governorate has launched a distress call after the municipality’s central sewage pumping station went out of service due to the lack of spare parts needed for maintenance and the occupation’s prevention of their entry.The municipality said in its appeal that the cessation …
Read More »Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd among G20 countries in UN Telecom Index
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked 2nd among Group of Twenty (G20) countries in the United Nations Telecommunication Infrastructure Index (TII), showcasing notable advancements in the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure and the efficacy of governmental efforts to bolster e-government. The TII is a composite measure assessing the progress of …
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