RIYADH — Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council held an emergency meeting in Riyadh on Saturday to discuss the serious consequences of Iran operating a direct flight to Sanaa International Airport, which is under Houthi control, calling it a blatant violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and international law. The council said the flight constituted a direct challenge to relevant international law and UN Security Council resolutions. During the meeting, members received briefings on the dangerous escalation that further demonstrated the Houthis’ complete alignment with Iran’s regional agenda and their prioritization of Tehran’s interests over those of the Yemeni people. The council said the…
Author: Editorial Team
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi extended his all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record with his 20th tournament goal as defending champions Argentina survived a major scare to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time and book their place in the quarterfinals. Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, taking his tally to seven goals at the 2026 World Cup and moving two clear of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the tournament’s all-time scoring list. The goal also saw the Argentine captain score in a record eight consecutive World Cup matches, dating back to the 2022 tournament. Despite entering the…
Al-Ahsa Governorate is renowned for producing diverse seasonal crops, foremost among which is the Al-Hasawi lime. Cultivated in the fertile soil and abundant water resources of the Al-Ahsa Oasis, this quality fruit supplies regional markets and enhances the economic value of local agricultural products. Local farmer Mohammed Hussein’s success with the crop serves as a model for preserving agricultural heritage and developing processing industries. Supported by the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef), he has successfully increased production efficiency and ensured the continuity of his farming activities. Saudi Reef continues to support small farmers and diversify the Kingdom’s agricultural…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Egypt defender Mohamed Hany became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score two own goals in a single tournament during Friday’s Round-of-32 clash against Australia. Hany inadvertently headed Aiden O’Neill’s free kick into his own net in the 55th minute, leveling the match at 1-1 after Egypt had taken an early lead. The own goal came just minutes after the defender received lengthy medical treatment following a collision with Australia’s Connor Metcalfe while contesting an aerial ball. Concerned teammates immediately called for medical assistance, and Hany was assessed on the pitch for several minutes…
RIYADH — Forty government, private, and non-profit entities added 160 new services to Tawakkalna in June, expanding the national platform’s digital offerings for citizens and residents. The expansion builds on Tawakkalna’s efforts to enhance the user experience by providing a broader range of digital services through a unified national platform. It aims to simplify access to government, private, and non-profit services. The expasion also intends to reduce the time and effort required to obtain them, enhance the efficiency of government services, and improve quality of life. The newly added services span a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, municipalities…
RIYADH — Over 15,000 violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations were arrested across the Kingdom between June 25 and July 1, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced. During joint security campaigns conducted by the MOI, Saudi authorities arrested 15,591 violators. According to the ministry, those arrested included 7,759 violators of residency regulations, 4,488 violators of border security regulations, and 3,344 violators of labor regulations. Authorities also arrested 1,629 people while attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally. Of those, 53 percent were Ethiopian nationals, 46 percent were Yemeni nationals, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. In addition, 58…
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Al-Haditha border crossing thwarted an attempt to smuggle 208,836 amphetamine pills hidden inside a shipment of headbands carried by a truck arriving at the crossing. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi stated that the contraband was uncovered during customs inspections using advanced security technologies and scanning equipment. Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of the two intended recipients of the shipment inside the Kingdom. Al-Harbi affirmed that ZATCA remains committed to tightening customs controls over all imports and exports across the Kingdom’s ports. This…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup debut came to a heartbreaking end on Friday, but the tournament’s smallest nation departed the global stage with admiration after pushing defending champions Argentina to extra time before falling 3-2 in the Round of 32. The Blue Sharks, playing in their first-ever World Cup, stunned the football world by advancing from a group featuring Spain and Uruguay before coming within minutes of one of the greatest upsets in tournament history against Lionel Messi’s Argentina. Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, was once again the hero for Cape Verde, producing a string of…
KYIV — Ukraine claimed on Saturday that its strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have disabled 42.74% of Russia’s oil refining capacity as of early July. Ukraine’s General Staff said on Telegram that its forces had struck eight Russian oil refineries over the past month. It said more than 60 storage tanks had been destroyed or critically damaged, including 58% used for oil products and 42% for crude oil. The military estimated the industry’s losses at $13.5 billion since August 2025. “The consequences for the aggressor are a fuel crisis and reduced production,” the General Staff said, claiming that repair work…
The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) hosted the Saudi Science and Engineering Team participating in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) on a scientific visit. The visit enabled participants to explore the center’s leading research and innovations and learn about its latest sustainable agriculture technologies, reinforcing the connection between scientific research and modern technological applications. Estidamah Director General Dr. Khalid Al-Rohily met with the participants and expressed his pride in their outstanding scientific achievements. He affirmed that Estidamah welcomes promising Saudi talent and places its research facilities and capabilities at their disposal in support…