Middle East

Gaza’s civil defence agency said Saturday more than 400 Palestinians were killed in the north of the territory over the past two weeks during an ongoing military assault Israel says is aimed at preventing Hamas from regrouping. The military launched a sweeping air and ground assault targeting northern Gaza on …

Saudi Gazette report ANTWERP — Marwan Al Sahafi made headlines on Friday, scoring a brace as Beerschot shocked Anderlecht 2-1 in the Belgian Pro League. This match marked a historic milestone as it was the first time a Saudi Arabian player scored in the competition and the first double by …

Thick smoke billows over buildings following an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Saturday. AFP Displaced children stand next to makeshift shelters at a parking lot in downtown Beirut on Saturday. AFP

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Defending champions Al Hilal celebrated their return to Kingdom Arena with a resounding 3-0 victory over Al Fayha on Friday evening. Last season, Al Fayha was the only team to take points from Al Hilal at home, drawing 1-1 at King Fahd International Stadium. However, …

The first-ever Gulf-European Summit was concluded in Brussels on October 16 with disseminating a powerful message of unity. Leaders from both sides left the Belgium capital with a renewed commitment to deepening their collaboration in politics, security, and economics. Since the signing of the Cooperation Agreement of 1988, there has …

Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Al Ahli returned to winning form with a comfortable 3-0 victory over 10-man Al Khaleej, breaking a two-match losing streak that had seen them fall into the bottom half of the Roshn Saudi League table. The first half was closely contested, but the game shifted …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Stefano Pioli’s impressive start in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) continued on Friday, as the Italian coach recorded a fourth consecutive victory at the helm of Al Nassr in a dramatic derby match against Al Shabab at Al Shabab Club Stadium. The late kick-off initially …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi security forces have arrested a total of 21,971 illegal residents from various regions of Saudi Arabia during last week. The arrests were made during the joint field security campaigns that were carried out in collaboration with the concerned government agencies during the period …

Saudi Gazette report MADRID — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met with Spanish business leaders in Madrid on Saturday to discuss potential collaborations in the drone, automotive, and geological survey sectors. During the meeting, Alkhorayef highlighted Saudi Arabia’s strategic focus on developing advanced industries as well …

Israeli warplanes have intensified their airstrikes on villages and towns in southern Lebanon, leading to several injuries. According to the Lebanese National News Agency, the air raids targeted southern villages and multiple buildings, including a structure in the Jal Al-Bahr area of Tyre district. The attack on this building resulted …