News – Middle East

RIYADH — The curtain fell on the first-ever Esports World Cup this Sunday with an unforgettable Closing Ceremony that marked the end of an epic two-month event in Riyadh. The ceremony, graced by the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was a fitting conclusion to a summer that set …

Saudi Gazette report DOHA— Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on Monday. This is in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership. Their discussions focused on further enhancing the strong fraternal ties between the two …

KARACHI — At least 56 people, including 12 militants, were killed in a series of violent incidents in southwest and northwest Pakistan on Monday, according to officials and local media reports. In southwestern Balochistan province, suspected militants killed 23 passengers early Monday after forcing them off several vehicles in the …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani launched the first phase of the higher diploma in Criminal Law program, designed specifically for judges at criminal courts in Saudi Arabia. During the launch, Al-Samaani emphasized that the program aligns with the Kingdom’s ongoing legislative developments under the leadership of …

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged the Western world on Sunday to stop manipulating international media to promote “inaccurate narratives” about the ongoing war in Gaza. Speaking at the inauguration of the All-Malaysian Mosque Summit for Al-Aqsa and Palestine in Kuala Lumpur, Anwar emphasized that the West …

MANILA — The Philippines has reported two new cases of mpox, bringing the total number of active cases in the country to three this year, the Health Ministry announced on Monday. The new cases involve two men in their mid-30s, one of whom is from the capital, Manila, according to …

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced deep concern over the escalation across the Blue Line – the Lebanon-Israel frontier, noting that these actions put the populations at risk and threaten regional security and stability. “The secretary-general is deeply concerned by the significant increase in the exchanges of fire across the Blue …

The UN Support Mission in Libya affirmed the role of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission to uphold the ceasefire agreement in the country. “Today, I joined the 5+5 Joint Military Commission at their headquarters in Sirte to discuss the ongoing developments and challenges in Libya, notably on the security front. …

The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered two aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East, strengthening the US military presence amid soaring regional tensions. The announcement represents a shift in the Pentagon’s strategy, which had initially deployed the Abraham Lincoln aircraft …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The inaugural Esports World Cup concluded in Riyadh under the esteemed patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Over the past eight weeks, Riyadh became the epicenter of the global esports community, hosting the first-ever Esports World Cup. This landmark event, boasting a total prize …