Middle East

JENIN — The mayor of Jenin, Nidal al-Obaidi, likened the ongoing Israeli military operation in the northern occupied West Bank city to an “earthquake,” estimating the damages at approximately $135.2 million. “The greatest loss is in the lives of the martyrs. On a material level, the destruction caused by Israeli …

RAMALLAH — The Israeli army has destroyed approximately 70% of the streets and infrastructure in Jenin city in the northern West Bank during its ongoing military operation, now in its fourth day, according to the local municipality. Bashir Matahen, director of Public Relations and Media at Jenin Municipality, stated that …

MOSCOW — At least 17 people were found dead Sunday at the crash site of a helicopter that went missing a day earlier in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka region, according to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. The ministry stated on Telegram that rescuers have reached the crash site and …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman made on Sunday phone calls with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories. The Crown Prince stressed Saudi Arabia’s …

DHAKA — Doctors across Bangladesh launched an indefinite nationwide strike on Sunday, severely disrupting the healthcare system and leaving countless patients without medical care. The strike was triggered by an incident at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), where the emergency department was vandalized by relatives and friends of a student …

Saudi Gazette report SEOUL — The Saudi Ministry of Education delegation participated in the Global Innovation Summit for Education 2024 (GEIS) in South Korea. They engaged with specialized educational institutes, companies, and Korean educational broadcasting stations to learn about the latest advancements in technical systems and digital books. The delegation …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced that amendments have been made to the regulation for transferring personal data to outside the Kingdom. This is aimed at clarifying the detailed provisions and procedures related to transferring personal data to outside the Kingdom in …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Muhammad Mustafa to discuss the ongoing situation in Palestine and the efforts to support the Palestinian cause. Earlier, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A medical team specializing in thoracic surgery at King Saud University Medical City successfully removed a cancerous tumor from the lung of a 70-year-old patient using a surgical robot. Led by Dr. Suha Kaaki, a thoracic surgery consultant and assistant professor at the Faculty of …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has arrested a total of 139 government officials over charges of corruption including bribery, abuse of power, and money laundering during the month of August. The arrest follows 2,950t rounds of inspection tour of several government offices by …