KYIV — A wave of Russian missiles and drones hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people in an attack that was still underway early on Monday. Officials in Kyiv said residents were trapped inside a badly damaged residential building near the city center after the attack. Reuters witnesses reported a series of explosions in and around the capital and said air defences were also in action against Russian drones. In the Darnytsia district, several multistory buildings were damaged and people were believed to be trapped under the rubble. A residential building in the Podilskyi district partially collapsed,…
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WELLINGTON — Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday over a tiny US territorial island in the western Pacific, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain to the Northern Mariana Islands ofGuam, Tinian and Saipan, the US National Weather Service said. The eye of the storm passed over the island of Rota Monday morning local time, bringing winds of more than 150 mph (241 kph). It was traveling at around 9 mph (14 kph) west toward the Philippines, the weather service said. The service warned residents to take cover as the Category 5 storm moved through the island chain, parts of which…
Governor of Taif Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz received today Consul General of the Republic of Singapore in Jeddah K. Chandra Kumar. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed topics of mutual interest. Source: Riyadh Daily
JEDDAH — Extremely hot weather is expected to persist across parts of Saudi Arabia from Monday through Wednesday, with maximum temperatures reaching up to 48°C, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). From July 6 to 8, maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 46°C and 48°C across parts of the Makkah and Madinah regions, as well as parts of the Eastern Province. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Saudi Arabia rose 2.4% year-on-year to SR26.6 billion ($7 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, according to economic and investment indicators released by the Ministry of Investment on Sunday. The data showed that gross fixed capital formation increased by 5.1% year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by a 54% rise in government investment and a 1.3% increase in non-government investment. Saudi Arabia’s labor market also continued to strengthen, with the unemployment rate among Saudi nationals falling to 6.4% in the first quarter, while the overall unemployment rate stood at 3.1%. The…
Governor of Taif Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz received today Consul General of the Republic of Singapore in Jeddah K. Chandra Kumar. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed topics of mutual interest. Source: Riyadh Daily
SEATTLE — FIFA has lifted the one-match suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium after reviewing the controversial red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a decision that followed intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump. Balogun, the United States’ leading scorer with three goals, was sent off in Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina for stepping on the ankle of defender Tarik Muharemović, an incident that initially carried an automatic one-match suspension. According to a person familiar with the matter, Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino after…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his illustrious international career, saying he wants to enjoy every moment before Portugal’s Round of 16 showdown with Spain. Speaking at a rare World Cup news conference on Sunday, the 41-year-old Portugal captain said he hopes his farewell tournament does not end against Spain, but acknowledged this will be his sixth and final World Cup appearance. “I want to enjoy what will be my last World Cup to the fullest,” Ronaldo said. “Hopefully tomorrow won’t be my last match.” Portugal’s all-time…
RIYADH — Australian coach Ange Postecoglou has officially begun his tenure as Al Nassr head coach after arriving in Riyadh and signing his contract, with the club unveiling the former Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic manager as the leader of its first-team project for the new season. Postecoglou completed the formalities at Al Nassr’s headquarters, where he signed the contract alongside sporting director Simao Coutinho, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the Saudi Pro League’s most ambitious clubs. Speaking in his first official interview after the signing ceremony, Postecoglou said Al Nassr’s sporting vision and the growing…
Governor of Taif Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz received today Consul General of the Republic of Singapore in Jeddah K. Chandra Kumar. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed topics of mutual interest. Source: Riyadh Daily