KOCHI — At least 10 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, leading to long delays and diversions. On Tuesday, Singapore’s Air Force sent two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane away from populated areas following a bomb threat. Hours before that, …
Read More »US threatens to cut military aid to Israel over Gaza humanitarian crisis
WASHINGTON — The US threatened Israel with cutting some military assistance if they do not boost humanitarian aid access to Gaza within 30 days. The written warning from the Biden administration to Netanyahu’s government is the strongest known formal caution issued to the American ally since the start of the …
Read More »Minister of State for International Cooperation meets British Officials
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Lolwah bint Rashid AlKhater, met Tuesday with HE Director for Pakistan and Afghanistan at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Andrew McCoubrey, on the sidelines of the World Humanitarian Forum in London. During the meeting, they detailed cooperation relations between the two …
Read More »Minister of State for International Cooperation meets British Officials
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Lolwah bint Rashid AlKhater, met Tuesday with HE Director for Pakistan and Afghanistan at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Andrew McCoubrey, on the sidelines of the World Humanitarian Forum in London. During the meeting, they detailed cooperation relations between the two …
Read More »Spanish airport under consideration for new migrant arrival center
MADRID — The Spanish government is considering setting up an emergency reception center for migrants at Ciudad Real airport located south of Madrid. According to Spain’s Minister of Education and Science Pilar Alegria, politicians are exploring “hundreds” of locations. Private airport Ciudad Real serves as a potential site to offer …
Read More »Saudi Arabia, Egypt agree deeper investment ties, urge Gaza truce
A handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bidding farewell to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the end of his visit to Cairo, yesterday. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed to deepen trade …
Read More »Improve Gaza situation or risk military aid, US tells Israel
People gather outside a collapsed building as they attempt to extricate a man from underneath the rubble following Israeli bombardment in the Saftawi district in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip Tuesday. The United States has told Israel it must take steps in the next month to improve the humanitarian …
Read More »Saudi Arabia falters in World Cup qualifiers with goalless draw against Bahrain
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia missed multiple opportunities to advance in the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after a goalless draw against Bahrain at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The match, part of the third group stage, followed draws between Japan and Australia …
Read More »Alkhorayef explores Italian experience in industrial innovation development
Saudi Gazette report MILAN — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef visited the ALISEI National Innovation, Science, and Technology Center in Milan, Italy, on Tuesday. During the visit, the minister explored the center’s experience in research and industrial innovation development, as well as its role in connecting …
Read More »Crown Prince to lead Saudi delegation at EU-GCC Summit in Brussels on Wednesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman will lead the Saudi delegation attending the Summit of the European Union-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which will be held in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday, Oct. 16. This is in line with the directives of Custodian of …
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