Middle East

The Arab League emphasized the need for the United States to fulfill its responsibilities in exerting pressure on Israel to halt the military campaign conducted by the occupying force against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and its persistent efforts to forcibly relocate residents from the northern to the southern part …

BEIJING — China has protested to Myanmar after five people were injured by artillery shells lobbed during battles between its ruling junta and rebel groups that strayed into a small town near their border, Reuters reported quoting a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday. Armed conflict has surged in Myanmar’s …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The number of Saudi health insurance beneficiaries recorded a growth of 18 percent, reaching 11.5 million beneficiaries by the end of the year 2022. According to a report of the Saudi Council of Health Insurance, released on Thursday, the insurance sector aims to reach 25 …

Mourners carry the coffin of Hamas leader Saleh al-Aruri during his funeral procession in Beirut yesterday. More than a thousand mourners attended the funeral in Beirut yesterday of Hamas number two Saleh al-Aruri who was killed in a Lebanon strike by Israel.Calling on Hamas to avenge his death and the …

WASHINGTON — Multiple people were wounded Thursday morning in a shooting at Perry High School near Des Moines, Iowa, the county sheriff said. The shooter is dead, a law enforcement official told CNN. The shooter has been identified, Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante said, declining to say whether anyone else …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Commerce revealed that more than 95,000 commercial registers have been issued during the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 23 percent year-on-year, bringing the total commercial registers to more than 1.4 million by the end of the year. This information …

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi voiced rejection and denunciation of the remarks made by two Israeli ministers, calling for the displacement of Gaza residents. In a statement today, Al Budaiwi said that such remarks reflect the Israeli government’s hostile …

GAZA — Continuing airstrikes were reported across Gaza on Wednesday and “intense ground battles” between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters in refugee camps in central areas that have reportedly left many dead. Airstrikes and missiles struck dwellings and public buildings on Tuesday including Al-Amal hospital in Khan Younis killing five, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has shut down a number of hotels and furnished apartments in Makkah and Madinah for committing violations. The punitive measures have been taken following detection of violations during inspection raids. The Ministry of Tourism has shut down more than 280 tourist …

Dozens of Palestinian civilians, including children and women, were martyred and several others were injured in the ongoing Israeli occupation bombardment of Gaza Strip by land, sea and air as the Israeli aggression on the Strip enters its 90th day. According to Palestinian news agency (WAFA), 14 civilians, including children …