News – Middle East

Diplomatic pressure mounted on Israel Friday to secure a truce that could avert a wider war after more than 10 months of fighting in Gaza, as mediators prepared to meet for a second day of talks in Qatar.Months of effort by international negotiators have yet to secure a truce or …

The smell of fuel wafts from storage tanks to Dovi Sonny’s apartment — a long-time irritant, and now a major worry after Hezbollah revealed that the facility in northern Israel was in its sights.Sonny, 66, has no idea what would happen should a rocket hit one of the towering circular …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior conducted inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia from August 8 to August 14, focusing on compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws. The inspections resulted in the recording of 19,989 violations, including 12,608 related to residency, 4,519 to border security, and …

A Palestinian man sits in a wheelchair, as displaced Palestinians make their way as they flee Hamad City following an Israeli evacuation order, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, yesterday. The Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) strongly condemned the organized terrorism and daily crimes …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Just hours before the kickoff of the 2024-25 Saudi Professional League, reigning champions Al-Hilal, along with Al-Fateh and Al-Wehda, have yet to finalize any new signings, leaving their fans in suspense. Meanwhile, 15 other SPL clubs have been actively strengthening their squads in preparation …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Over 6 million students in Saudi Arabia are set to return to their school desks on Sunday, August 18, 2024, marking the start of the academic year, following the end of the summer break. More than 30,000 public, private, international, and foreign schools across the …

An Israeli strike on the South of Lebanon killed 10 people Saturday.The Lebanese Ministry of Health said that the strike also led to the injury of five people, two of which are in critical condition.

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Roshn Saudi Professional League is set to kick off its new season on Thursday, with Al Taawoun hosting Al Fayha, while Al Nassr faces off against Al Raed following their recent loss in the Diriyah Super Cup final. Meanwhile, Al Riyadh will travel to …

RIO DE JANEIRO – The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has announced the inaugural participation of the Saudi Astronomy Team at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA2024) in Brazil. This milestone is the result of a collaboration between CST and the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation …

Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike in the early hours on Saturday killed 15 members of a Palestinian family, including nine children and three women. The strike hit the home of the Ajlah family in Al-Zawaida neighbourhood of central Gaza, civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said. “The …