His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today in Jeddah with Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the latest developments in Sudan and their repercussions were reviewed, along with ongoing efforts. Both sides emphasized the importance of ensuring Sudan’s security and stability and preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince…
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DUBAI — More than one million students across the United Arab Emirates returned to classrooms on Monday after weeks of distance learning, as schools reopened following a period of remote education linked to regional tensions. The return marked a major step toward restoring normal routines after students had been studying online since early March. Yellow school buses were back on the roads early Monday as campuses welcomed students for the first time in weeks. For many families, the reopening brought relief and optimism. “I’m overjoyed to have them back,” Dubai parent Karen Fathallah said. “It feels like life is finally…
New milestones include removing plastic from packaging, using 100 percent recycled cobalt in Apple-designed batteries, and replenishing more than half of Apple’s corporate water use. Apple has announced that a record 30 percent of material across all of its products shipped in 2025 came from recycled content. The achievement, along with other key progress milestones Apple shared recently, is the result of innovation by teams across Apple and deep collaboration with its global supply chain. As part of this work, Apple now uses 100 percent recycled cobalt in all the batteries it designs and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements…
Tim Cook and John Ternus at Apple Park. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will continue in his role as CEO through the summer as he works closely with Ternus on a smooth transition. As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with…
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ISLAMABAD — A US negotiating team is headed to Pakistan on Monday even after Tehran signaled that it would not send negotiators to Islamabad, threatening plans for new round of peace talks between the warring nations less than 48 hours before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire. Tehran’s reticence comes after the US on Sunday fired on and seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz as part of Washington’s blockade on Iranian vessels in the vital waterway. A video released by US Central Command shows the operation, with Marines descending from a helicopter by rope…
BEIRUT — Simon Karam will head Lebanon’s delegation in bilateral negotiations with Israel, the Lebanese presidency announced Monday. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the presidency said the Lebanese delegation will be led by Karam, a former ambassador to the United States. The presidency said the talks aim to halt hostilities, end the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanese areas, and deploy the Lebanese army along the internationally recognized southern border. “No one else will participate on Lebanon’s behalf or take its place in this mission,” the presidency said, underscoring that the delegation has sole authority to represent…
The Saudi Assistant Minister of Finance for Macro-Fiscal Policies and International Relations, Mr. Abdullah A. BinZaraah, participatedon in the G7 Finance Outreach Session entitled, “New International Partnerships: the Case of Critical Minerals,” on the sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Spring Meetings held in Washington, D.C. During the session, Assistant Minister highlighted that the role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) must evolve from financiers of individual projects to architects of ecosystems by supporting early-stage exploration, crowding in private capital through innovative instruments, and anchoring long-term industrial development within producing countries. He emphasized that…
JEDDAH — Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation during a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He emphasized the need to serve the interests of regional countries and the international community while supporting lasting stability in the region. During the call, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Xi reviewed the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and China, as well as existing areas of cooperation and ways to strengthen and expand ties across multiple sectors. The two leaders also discussed the latest regional developments and their security and…
DOHA — Qatar Civil Aviation Authority said Monday it will allow the gradual resumption of foreign airlines’ operations through Hamad International Airport following a comprehensive safety assessment. The authority said it issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) announcing the move after coordination with relevant national entities to ensure operational readiness and operational efficiency. “All flights and related operations will be carried out in accordance with the highest internationally recognized safety and security standards,” the authority said. It added that all necessary measures and precautions have been implemented to protect passengers and aviation personnel. The announcement came as a two-week ceasefire…