Middle East

STOCKHOLM — A warning to Swedes from two top defense officials to prepare for war has prompted concern and accusations of alarmism. Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin told a defense conference “there could be war in Sweden”. His message was then backed up by military commander-in-chief Gen Micael Byden, who …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said that the global demand for minerals will rise six times by the year 2040. Addressing the Future Minerals Forum, which kicked off at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on Wednesday, he said that the …

Egyptian paramedics transport an injured Palestinian child to a Red Crescent ambulance upon his arrival from Gaza via the Rafah border crossing, on Wednesday. AFP Zaki Shaheen, a retired nurse who turned his shop into a clinic to help displaced Gazans, treats a wounded man at his make-shift clinic in …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The average rain this year will be 50 percent higher than the normal rate in parts of the regions of Al-Qassim, Madinah, Hail, Eastern Province and the Northern Borders Region. The amount of rain will be around average in the rest of the regions in …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Affairs Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir has emphasized the Kingdom’s proactive role in fighting climate change, highlighting its work beyond just adhering to standards. As the world’s leading oil producer, Saudi Arabia is focusing on various environmental …

Men check the damages to the house of the Palestinian Nofal family, who were killed during Israeli bombardment, Wednesday in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli strikes in southern and central Gaza intensified Wednesday despite a pledge by Israel that it would pull out some troops and shift to …

PORT MORESBY — At least eight people have died after major rioting and unrest hit Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby. Shops and cars were set on fire and supermarkets looted after police went on strike over a pay dispute. Hundreds had taken to the streets on Wednesday. In the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has announced the introduction of five new categories of premium residencies aimed at attracting exceptional talents, including executives, talents, investors, entrepreneurs, and property owners. The premium residency allows the holder to grant residency to family members, conduct business activities, and exempts them from …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant walk to a meeting in the Israeli Ministry of Defense surrounded by security in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Tuesday. REUTERS US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged Israel’s leaders to avoid civilian harm in the war …

ROME — “The Witness”, a Russian propaganda film about the conflict in Ukraine, is touring Italy despite widespread condemnation from members of the public and officials. A Kremlin’s propaganda film about the Ukraine war which completely flopped at the box office in Russia last year is now scheduled to be …