RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Paksitani counterpart where they emphasized the need to intensify efforts to de-escalate tensions. During the Prince’s call with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers reviewed the latest developments in the region and stressed the importance of continuing coordination and consultation. They also emphasized containing the region’s escalation, and ensure the security and safety of maritime routes in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea, in a way that contributes to reaching peaceful and comprehensive solutions that…
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The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has taken action against 71 violators found marketing or selling unapproved peptide-based products for weight loss, the authority said in statements to Arabic daily Al Etihad. The action included 14 registered facilities that were cited for regulatory violations, while 14 social media influencers were referred to the National Media Authority for breaching rules governing the online promotion and sale of pharmaceutical products. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The crackdown comes amid interest in weight-loss treatments in the UAE, with authorities warning residents against buying medicines from unlicensed…
ADEN — Airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in Yemen’s Marib and Al-Jawf provinces on Saturday as the internationally recognized government stepped up military preparedness amid growing battlefield tensions. Yemen’s state television reported that the strikes hit Houthi reinforcements in the districts of Al-Jubah, Majzar and Al-Safra, targeting missile launchers, a Katyusha rocket-launching base and weapons depots. The broadcaster said several Houthi fighters, including missile specialists, were killed. The latest attacks came days after Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi accused the Houthis of serving Iran’s agenda and warned the group against further escalation. The developments also follow the Houthi attack…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued implementing the water supply and environmental sanitation project in Al-Khawkhah District of Al-Hodeidah Governorate. During June 2026, the project pumped 5,164,000 liters of water for domestic use and 1,334,000 liters of safe drinking water. It also carried out 565 waste removal trips from displaced persons camps, drained 79.20 cubic meters of stagnant water and sewage, maintained 16 latrines, and conducted one water quality test. These services benefited 80,553 individuals. Source: Riyadh Daily
NEW DELHI — India’s education minister resigned Saturday after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged exam paper leaks, prompting organizers of the “Cockroach” movement to end demonstrations after saying the government had accepted all of their demands. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, marking a significant victory for the youth-led movement that organized protests, sit-ins and hunger strikes across the country. The resignation represents one of the most notable concessions made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in response to sustained public pressure during his more than 12 years in office. The last major…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense on Saturday lifted precautionary alerts issued earlier for Yanbu Governorate and Jazan, announcing that the potential danger had passed. The Civil Defense had earlier activated the National Early Warning Platform to issue alerts warning residents in Yanbu and Jazan of a potential threat and urging them to follow official safety instructions. In statements issued after the alerts, the authority confirmed that the danger had been lifted in both areas and called on citizens and residents to continue relying on official sources for information while avoiding rumors and unverified videos circulating on social…
JEDDAH — Dust-stirring winds are expected across parts of southern and western Saudi Arabia on Saturday, with a chance of rain and hail in several regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the weather conditions may affect parts of Najran, Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah, while temperatures are forecast to rise in parts of the Eastern Province. Over the Red Sea, northwesterly to northerly winds are expected across the northern and central parts, while southwesterly to southeasterly winds will prevail over the southern part at speeds ranging from 12 to 50 km/h. Waves are forecast…
As the Kingdom’s first museum dedicated entirely to Islamic art, the House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah houses over 1,000 rare artifacts spanning 15 centuries. The collection showcases craftsmanship and innovation from across the Islamic world, ranging from China and India to the Maghreb and Andalusia. A central highlight is the Arabic calligraphy section, which displays rare Quranic manuscripts illustrating how writing evolved into a spiritual art form. Key pieces include a 2.6-meter fabric inscribed with a third of the Holy Quran in microscopic script, as well as a manuscript where each letter contains one of the Names of Allah.…
RIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested a combined 15 border security violators and two residents in separate anti-drug operations across regions, seizing 260 kilograms of khat and 22,417 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer Sector arrested eight Ethiopian border security violators for attempting to smuggle 160 kilograms of khat. Five Ethiopians were arrested in the Al-Rabwa Sector of Asir. In a separate operation in Asir, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Rabwa Sector arrested five Ethiopian border security violators for attempting to smuggle 100 kilograms of khat. Meanwhile, in Riyadh, the General…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has approved the executive and regulatory provisions of its new General Education Law, marking one of the most significant overhauls of the Kingdom’s K-12 education system in recent years. The legislation establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing public education from nursery through Grade 12, while introducing new governance structures, strengthening quality standards, expanding private sector participation, and aligning the education system with the goals of Vision 2030. Here is what the new law means. A new governing body for general education A key feature of the law is the creation of the General Education Affairs Council,…