Middle East

SYDNEY — Australia has stripped senior defense commanders of military honors over alleged war crimes committed under their watch in Afghanistan. In parliament on Thursday, Defence Minister Richard Marles said they would lose their distinguished service medals, as recommended by a landmark inquiry which alleged there was an unchecked “warrior …

LIMA — Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption, has died aged 86, his daughter has confirmed. Fujimori governed Peru between 1990 and 2000 before being forced from office amid allegations of corruption. His tough stance against a left-wing guerrilla insurgency while president …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) noted that the year 2024 kicked off with remarkable progress in all three axes of the Vision 2030 in terms of a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation. The CEDA meeting, which was …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his reelection as president of Algeria. In a phone call made with Tebboune on Wednesday, the Crown Prince wished him success during his new presidential term. On his part, President Tebboune thanked …

Saudi Gazette report TAIF — On behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal presided over on Wednesday the closing ceremony of the sixth Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif, organized by the Saudi Camel Racing Federation. The event’s final day …

Saudi Gazette report They are easy —The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the National Archives UK have signed a partnership that aligns with the RCU’s strategic objectives of preserving cultural heritage, international cooperation and contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The National Archives will work with the RCU, drawing …

Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia stressed the importance of regional and international cooperation in confronting environmental challenges. Addressing the 26th session of ministers of environment of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Mansour Al-Mushaiti also …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior, represented by its Civil Status Agency, has carried out more than one million national ID card renewals through the Absher platform. This is through using the latest facial recognition technologies since the launch of the electronic service in 2022. Saudi male …

Saudi Gazette Report MONTREAL — General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej confirmed that the Saudi civil aviation sector is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in terms of its speed and size, thanks to the efforts of the national aviation sector to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — UNESCO Global Geoparks Council has endorsed the nomination of North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark for inclusion in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. The announcement was made at the ninth session of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, held in Vietnam on September 8 and 9. …