Middle East

The Israeli army continued its intense bombardment of towns and villages in southern Lebanon, killing at least five people and causing serious damage to property.According to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), one person was killed after the Israeli warplanes attacked the village of Qaaqaait Al-Jisr in the Nabatieh District.Two more …

KYIV — Moscow and Kyiv exchanged accusations on Sunday regarding a series of drone attacks that occurred overnight. A statement from the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that the country’s air defenses successfully downed 51 Ukrainian drones across seven regions. According to the ministry, 18 drones were intercepted over the Tambov …

NEOM — Sindalah, the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of NEOM, has been officially unveiled by the NEOM Board of Directors. First announced by Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Board of Directors Mohammed bin Salman in December 2022, Sindalah’s opening marks an exciting milestone in NEOM’s …

BRISBANE — Australia’s ruling Labor Party suffered a significant defeat in Queensland’s elections, bringing an end to nearly a decade of governance in the state, local media reported on Sunday. The conservative Liberal National Party (LNP) emerged victorious, securing 48 seats in Saturday’s elections—one more than the 47 needed for …

WASHINGTON — A group of prominent Muslim leaders joined Donald Trump on stage at a rally in the US state of Michigan to announce their support for the Republican candidate in the Nov. 5 presidential election. The leaders cited the former president’s commitment to ending conflicts. “We, as Muslims, stand …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadleyhas approved new regulations governing the cultivation of wheat and seasonal fodder, effective immediately upon publication. The regulations permit local agricultural companies and large farmers to cultivate wheat and seasonal fodder. However, the drilling of new wells …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Brazilian star Neymar, playing for Al Hilal, has joined his rival Cristiano Ronaldo from Al Nassr in embracing Saudi culture by wearing the traditional Saudi thobe at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh during his team’s match against Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo …

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Adviser at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, announced that total pledges at the Donors’ Conference to Support Displaced People and Refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad region have exceeded …

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the Israeli aggression against Iran earlier Saturday. In a statement, MWL warned of the dangers posed by escalating tensions and the severe consequences they may entail, calling on the international community to assume responsibility for ending such conflicts and addressing their underlying causes, and …

Dozens of Palestinians were brutally killed tonight as Israeli occupation forces carried out an airstrike on a residential block in the town of Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza. Local sources reported by WAFA news agency said that more than 35 people were killed in the horrific attack, including women and children, …