WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday formally rescinding President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies after Senate Republicans threatened to block his nomination to become attorney general over the controversial deal. “My team and I have met with committee members and Senators over the past several weeks and addressed any concerns or outstanding questions,” Blanche posted on X. “We have enjoyed good faith discussions, and as a result issue the following order and update with regard to the May IRS settlement.” A spokeswoman for Texas Sen. John Cornyn,…
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The Entra sign‑in logs are a primary telemetry source security teams use to identify malicious authentication activity, including user enumeration, password spraying, and initial access attempts. To evade detection, attackers routinely distribute requests using rotating user agents and proxy services that cycle source IPs per request. Proofpoint researchers have identified multiple campaigns in which attackers extend this evasive tradecraft by spoofing the OAuth client ID (application ID), the unique identifier assigned to each application. The identifier is included in authentication requests and recorded as the application ID in Entra sign-in logs. Spoofed client IDs enable account enumeration without a registered…
The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) announced continued progress on five development projects for the Arabica coffee sector in Jazan, Aseer, and Al-Baha, with a total value exceeding SAR111 million, scheduled for completion and handover before the end of this year. Saudi Reef spokesperson Majed Al-Buraikan said the projects include establishing coffee processing and preparation factories, model nurseries, and alternative coffee farms to develop Arabica coffee cultivation and expand output through sustainable agricultural practices and modern farming technologies. He added that these efforts strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a producer of Arabica coffee, with annual production exceeding 1,800…
CEUTA, Spain —Morocco’s interior ministry has issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died, which is significantly lower than the number issued by Spain, which was at least 72 people. Tens of thousands of potential migrants crossed into the territory between Wednesday and Friday, sparking diplomatic tension within the European Union as some member states criticized Spain’s lack of action and loose migration policies. Spanish authorities said at least 72 migrants died, including some who drowned and others who were killed in a stampede…
ATHENS — Two helicopters collided mid-air in Greece while battling wildfire in the Psatha area of Athens on Sunday, killing two crew members. The fatalities were a Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer. A British pilot and another Greek co-ordinator on the second helicopter survived. Video of the incident some 65 km west of the capital Athens shows one of the two Bell helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames and crashes in a ravine. The other aircraft made an emergency landing. Wildfires have broken out in Greece this week, prompting mass evacuations.…
RIYADH — The Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved the registration of Foundaio, a once-daily oral medication to support long-term weight loss and weight maintenance in adults with obesity or overweight accompanied by at least one weight-related medical condition. The drug contains the active ingredient orforglipron and is intended to be used alongside a healthy diet and regular physical activity. According to the SFDA, Foundaio works by activating glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors, helping regulate appetite and blood sugar levels, reducing food intake and supporting sustained weight loss. Unlike many GLP-1 therapies, the medication is taken orally once a day.…
Vivek Shah, Head of Corporate Banking at Emirates Islamic and Arnaud Prudhomme, Chief Financial Officer at Taaleem Holdings PJSC. Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the successful implementation of Host-to-Host (H2H) financial integration with Taaleem Holdings PJSC (Taaleem), one of the largest premium K-12 education providers in the UAE. Facilitating seamless, automated data exchange, this strategic collaboration marks a pivotal turning point in Taaleem’s digital transformation action plan to streamline financial operations and enhance the efficiency of payment processes across the group’s network of schools. Operating a portfolio of 36 schools and…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has delivered over 100,000 free medical services through its Specialized Hospital for Ophthalmology in Marib Governorate, Yemen, providing specialized eye care to patients in need. From August 2025 to July 2026, the hospital examined 42,167 beneficiaries, conducted pre-operative laboratory tests for 14,633 cases, diagnosed 8,491 cases using advanced medical devices, performed 5,322 surgeries covering a range of eye conditions, and distributed 32,012 prescription glasses, bringing total free services to 102,625. The hospital also dispensed 56,352 medication units during the same period. The initiative forms part of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts through KSrelief…
VIENNA — Seven OPEC+ countries agreed on Sunday to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in September. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman decided during a virtual meeting to implement the production adjustment as part of the additional voluntary output reductions first announced in April 2023. The countries said the increase would also allow participating members to accelerate compensation for previous overproduction, while reaffirming their commitment to fully comply with the OPEC+ Declaration of Cooperation and compensate for any excess production since January 2024. The seven producers agreed to continue holding monthly meetings to…
AL BAHA — The third stage of the Al Baha Cycling Tour concluded on Saturday with more than 130 cyclists taking part in the five-stage event held under the patronage of Al Baha Emir Prince Dr. Hussam bin Saud. Organized under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport’s Al Baha branch, the stage took riders through Al Baha city and the governorates of Al Mandaq, Al Makhwah and Bani Hassan along mountain routes showcasing the region’s natural landscapes and panoramic views. The tour covers more than 370 kilometers across five stages and combines competitive racing with sightseeing opportunities, allowing participants…