Saudi FM heads ministerial committee delegation of Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit
RIYADH, 19 September:Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan headed the ministerial committee delegation of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit which on Wednesday discussed developments in the Gaza Strip. Held in Amman, Jordan, the meeting reviewed efforts to support the recognition of the Palestinian state and the urgent need to implement the two-state solution […]
Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without Palestinian state, crown prince tells Shoura Council
RIYADH, 19 September: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the Kingdom would not recognize Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state. During an address to the Shoura Council, he also strongly condemned the “crimes of the Israeli occupation” against the Palestinian people. “The Kingdom will not stop its tireless work […]
Saudi, US officials discuss nonprofit sector regulation
RIYADH, 19 September: A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s National Center for the Nonprofit Sector recently visited the US Internal Revenue Service in Washington, DC. The visit featured workshops and discussions on governance, legislation and nonprofit sector regulation, facilitating an exchange of expertise and best practices between the two countries. The Saudi delegation, led by Yahya […]
2025 named ‘Year of Handicrafts’ to showcase Saudi artisan talents worldwide
JEDDAH, 19 September: The Ministry of Culture has announced 2025 as the “Year of Handicrafts,” recognizing the cultural and artistic significance of this tradition in Saudi society. The initiative, approved by the Cabinet, aims to celebrate Saudi artisans’ creativity and showcase their talents globally. Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan expressed appreciation […]
Students plant 1,600 trees in Saudi royal reserve
RIYADH, 19 September: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has completed the second phase of a school-based initiative aimed at raising environmental awareness and encouraging community involvement, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. In the second phase of the initiative, it expanded its reach to 1,300 students across all grades — up from […]
Saudi foreign minister in Jordan for meeting on Gaza
DUBAI, 19 September: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday the dangerous situation in Gaza requires all parties to double their efforts to deal with the latest developments. Prince Faisal made the remarks as he attended an Arab-Islamic ministerial committee meeting in Jordan focused on halting the conflict in Gaza. Meanwhile, […]
KSrelief continues pediatric hematology, oncology program in Yemen
RIYADH, 19 September: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief continues to provide pediatric hematology and oncology services in the Mukalla area of Hadhramaut, Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The program, which began on Sept. 14 and runs until Sept. 21, is led by five specialists. They have already examined 21 children with cancerous […]
Russia extends Western food import ban by 2 years
Moscow, Sep 19 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree extending an embargo on agricultural products from Western countries for another two years, local media reported. The embargo, which will run from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, marks the first time the extension has exceeded one year, Xinhua news agency reported. […]
N. Korea test-fires new ballistic missile, ‘improved’ strategic cruise missile
Seoul, Sep 19 (IANS) North Korea test-fired a new-type tactical ballistic missile and an improved strategic cruise missile on Wednesday, as country’s top leader Kim Jong Un called for bolstering up the military capability for self-defence when he guided the event, state news agency KCNA reported on Thursday. The test-fire of the new-type tactical ballistic […]
UNGA calls for end to Israeli occupation in Palestine within a year
United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a non-binding resolution demanding an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months by an overwhelming margin. The resolution was adopted on Wednesday with 124 votes in favour, 14 against and 43 abstentions, during the UNGA’s 10th emergency special […]
