TEHRAN — Iran’s armed forces announced on Saturday that they would close the Strait of Hormuz, just three days after the strategic waterway reopened, accusing the United States of failing to prevent Israeli attacks in Lebanon in violation of the recent ceasefire agreement. The move marks the first major dispute between Washington and Tehran since the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding earlier this week aimed at ending the conflict and launching broader negotiations. The announcement came as US envoys arrived in Switzerland ahead of a possible first round of nuclear talks scheduled for Sunday. An Iranian delegation led…
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Markets across Najran Region are witnessing increased economic and agricultural activity with the arrival of the season’s early date harvest, providing returns for farmers and helping meet local market demand. The season coincides with ongoing guidance and technical support efforts by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture to improve production efficiency, enhance crop quality, and combat agricultural pests. The harvest is also generating positive economic benefits for retailers, shop owners, and workers in packaging and transportation, while contributing to seasonal employment opportunities. Source: Riyadh Daily
PARIS — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), chaired the annual meeting of the Steering Committee of the IMF Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Thematic Fund for Capacity Development, held in Paris on Saturday. The meeting, organized by SAMA, was attended by representatives of the fund’s 12 donor partners: Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Italy, in addition to representatives of the IMF. Several countries and organizations also participated as observers, most notably the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Organization for Economic…
VANCOUVER — Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné underwent surgery after suffering fractures to his left tibia and fibula during Canada’s 6-0 World Cup victory over Qatar. The 24-year-old midfielder sustained the serious injury in the 51st minute after a challenge from Qatar’s Assim Madibo during Thursday’s Group B match in Vancouver. Canada Soccer confirmed on Friday that Koné underwent surgery later that evening. Madibo received a red card for the challenge and later apologized to Koné in person after the match. Koné, who recently completed his first season with Italian club Sassuolo, shared an emotional message on social media following the…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of the terrorist attack on Niamey International Airport in the capital of Niger, resulting in several deaths and injuries. Saudi Arabia expressed its solidarity with the government and people of Niger, emphasizing its firm stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of motive. The Kingdom also offered its condolences to the families of the victims and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. Thirty-five people have been killed after gunmen struck Niger’s largest airport on Thursday, and the fatalities comprised 22 assailants, 11…
BEIRUT — Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari in Beirut on Saturday. The ambassador paid a courtesy visit following the presentation of his credentials. Ambassador Al-Dosari conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the Lebanese prime minister. On his part, Nawaf Salam extended his best wishes for the ambassador’s success in his duties. He also emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to strengthen the fraternal relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Source: Saudi Gazette
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) mobile medical clinics in Abs District of Yemen’s Hajjah Governorate served 265 beneficiaries between June 3 and 9, 2026. The Epidemiological Diseases Control Clinic received 123 beneficiaries, while the Internal Medicine Clinic served 64 beneficiaries and the Emergency Clinic treated 31 cases. The Health Awareness and Education Department also served 47 beneficiaries. As part of supporting services, the Nursing Services Department assisted 76 patients, while medications were dispensed to 218 patients. The Surgery and Dressing Clinic treated seven cases, and two medical waste disposal activities were carried out. Source: Riyadh Daily
PHILADELPHIA — Neymar is expected to make his World Cup return against Scotland after recovering from a right calf injury, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday. The 34-year-old forward has missed Brazil’s opening two matches, including Friday’s 3-0 victory over Haiti, while continuing his recovery from the injury suffered while playing for Santos in May. Ancelotti said Neymar will train individually on Saturday before rejoining the squad for a full session on Monday. “He will be available,” Ancelotti said regarding Brazil’s final Group C match against Scotland on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Brazil’s all-time leading scorer has 79…
If you’ve noticed more pain between your temples as the warmer months tick by, it may not be all in your head. Some studies have suggested that hot or humid weather, bright sunlight and summer-related drops in outdoor air pressure can trigger headaches in some people. Migraine sufferers in particular often report being the most affected, said Dr Danielle Wilhour, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While there isn’t anything you can do to change the weather itself, the good…
BEIRUT — Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports of a ceasefire agreement emerged. Lebanon’s National News Agency said the strikes hit the city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages, adding that at least seven people remained trapped under the rubble. The renewed violence threatened efforts to preserve the interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the regional conflict. Mediators have been working to halt fighting between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group after a heavy exchange of fire on Friday killed at least 47 people…