RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Kuwaiti counterpart following Iran’s recent attacks on Kuwait and other countries in the region. During the call on Saturday, Prince Faisal and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah condemned the recent Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait and a number of countries in the region. The two ministers also discussed the latest regional developments and the joint efforts of both countries to preserve security and stability across the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
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ATHENS — Greece is bracing for the peak of a heat wave expected early this week, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 41C (105.8F), while firefighters have brought a wildfire on Salamis Island near Athens under control. The hot spell began on Saturday and is expected to intensify through Monday and Tuesday, with the highest temperatures forecast across mainland Greece and the island of Crete, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service. The country’s first temperature above 40C this year was recorded on Saturday in the northwestern town of Konitsa, where the mercury reached 40.4C (104.7F), according to…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a publication highlighting the achievements of Saudi Vision 2030 and illustrating the impact of U.S. businesses through the contributions of more than 50 U.S. Chamber member companies. The publication highlights their support for implementing Saudi Vision 2030 programs and objectives by leveraging American expertise, technology, and investment while strengthening trade and investment relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. In the foreword to the publication, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Middle East Affairs Steve Lutes said U.S. companies have contributed to Saudi Arabia’s growth for decades through investment and the…
RIYADH — The Communications, Space and Technology Commission’s (CST) Internet 2025 report revealed that 45.2 percent of internet users in Saudi Arabia have adopted artificial intelligence tools. The commission’s fifth edition of the report reviews the evolution of the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure, highlighting key internet usage trends and the rapid adoption of emerging technologies. It also revealed that the average mobile internet data consumption reached 53 GB per person per month—three times the global average. The report further noted that the median mobile internet download speed reached 216 Mbps, placing Saudi Arabia among the top five G20 countries in this…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time as Spain defeated defending champion Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to lift its second FIFA World Cup title and deny Lionel Messi a fairytale ending to his international career. Torres struck in the 106th minute, latching onto a loose ball inside the penalty area before firing a left-footed shot beneath the crossbar to settle a final that Spain controlled from start to finish. “It was a goal scored by 47 million people,” Torres said, referring to Spain’s population. The victory earned Spain its first World Cup title…
DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Sunday announced a series of senior security appointments, naming new leaders for the National Security Bureau and the General Intelligence Service as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security institutions. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Sharaa appointed Interior Minister Anas Khattab as head of the National Security Bureau while retaining him as interior minister. Abdul Qader Tahan was named head of the General Intelligence Service. Sharaa also appointed Hussein Al-Salama as deputy head of the National Security Bureau and Mulham Al-Shantout as assistant interior minister for security affairs. The…
Mamoun Amr Al-Qabbani was crowned champion of the second round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb 2026, which concluded on Saturday on Al-Muhammadiyah Hill course in the Al-Shafa area of Taif Governorate. Al-Qabbani set a new course record, strengthening his lead in the championship with his second consecutive victory. The round, organized under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), managed by Bakhashab Motorsport, and held in partnership with Jameel Motorsport, featured 46 male and female drivers competing across 10 categories, in addition to the Women’s Cup, on Al-Muhammadiyah Hill course, one of the championship’s most…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received separate phone calls from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty. During the calls, the ministers reviewed the latest regional developments and discussed ways to strengthen coordination and consultation in support of diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the escalation and addressing regional challenges. The discussions also focused on advancing joint interests and supporting efforts to enhance security and stability across the region. Source:…
KUWAIT CITY — A power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait came under a second Iranian attack in two days on Sunday, sparking a fire and damaging multiple electricity generation units, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said. The ministry said the attack triggered emergency response plans as authorities moved to contain the fire and safeguard the stability of the national electricity grid. Kuwait Fire Force teams quickly brought the blaze under control, while the ministry’s technical and emergency crews, working in coordination with security authorities, began assessing the damage and implementing precautionary measures to restore the…
BRUSSELS — The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is guaranteed under international law, rejecting any attempts to impose restrictions on international shipping and condemning Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels and regional countries. The joint statement was issued following the High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation held in Brussels on July 13. The meeting was co-chaired by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in his capacity as president of the GCC Ministerial Council.…