WASHINGTON — The United States carried out airstrikes on targets inside Iran after accusing Tehran of launching a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday. CENTCOM said US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar sites, in response to an Iranian attack that violated the ceasefire agreement between the two countries. A senior US official told Fox News that six US aircraft struck four targets along Iran’s coastline bordering the Strait of Hormuz and Qeshm Island. President Donald Trump said on…
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Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honors, during a meeting yesterday in Riyadh with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in communications and technology and expand collaboration in priority sectors. The honor reflects the depth of the historical relations between the two brotherly countries and their growing partnership in the fields of communications, technology, and artificial intelligence. Source: Riyadh Daily
Taibah University advanced in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, placing in the 1001–1500 global band. The achievement reflects the university’s efforts to strengthen its developmental and societal role in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Impact Rankings assess universities’ contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by evaluating their performance in scientific research, institutional policies and practices, and community engagement. The achievement underscores Taibah University’s continued efforts to develop its academic and research ecosystem and enhance its community-impact initiatives and programs, contributing to greater international competitiveness and supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030…
The mobile medical clinics of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in Haradh District, Hajjah Governorate, Yemen, provided medical services to 361 beneficiaries during the period from June 3 to 9, 2026. A total of 203 patients visited the epidemic disease control clinic, 50 individuals received treatment at the emergency clinic, 63 beneficiaries attended the internal medicine clinic, two cases were treated at the reproductive health clinic, and 43 individuals benefited from the health awareness and education clinic. Among the accompanying services, 158 individuals visited the nursing services department, medications were dispensed to 310 beneficiaries, 10 patients…
On behalf of Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi attended yesterday the graduation ceremony of the fourth cohort of the Red Sea Vocational Training Program, comprising 386 graduates in airport services, luxury hospitality, and health and wellness tourism operations. The ceremony was organized by Red Sea Global (RSG) and attended by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, RSG Group CEO John Pagano, and several company executives and representatives of partner entities. During the ceremony, RSG Chief Administrative Officer and official spokesperson Ahmed Ghazi Darwish…
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber met on Thursday with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari at the ministry’s headquarters. During the meeting, they discussed current developments, as well as measures being undertaken by the ministry to implement the financial reforms needed to support Lebanon’s financial and economic recovery. They also discussed the importance of Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume imports of Lebanese products, describing it as an important step that will support Lebanese exports and help revive the national economy Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) thwarted attempts to smuggle more than 25 million narcotic and prohibited pills and over one ton of illicit drugs through the Kingdom’s land, sea, and air customs ports over the past year. Between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, customs officers seized a total of 1,098 kilograms of narcotic and prohibited substances, along with 25,112,378 narcotic and prohibited pills, ZATCA said. The authority said the interceptions reflect its ongoing efforts to safeguard society by strengthening customs controls on imports and exports, enhancing operational readiness at border crossings, deploying advanced security…
Saudi national football team head coach Georgios Donis said tomorrow’s match against Cape Verde will be a tough challenge, stressing that his team is determined to secure victory, advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, and make the Saudi fans proud. Speaking at the pre-match press conference held today at Houston Stadium in the United States, Donis said: “Cape Verde are a strong team and delivered impressive performances against Spain and Uruguay. We are facing a decisive match that requires us to perform at our best, stay mentally focused, and show cohesion on the pitch. That is…
WASHINGTON — John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information as part of notes he compiled for a book. When Judge Theodore Chuang if he intended to plead guilty, Bolton replied, “I am, your honor, and I’m sorry for that,” according to MS Now. Bolton faces a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison and a fine of $2.25 million. He is due to be sentenced on Oct. 28. Bolton will also debrief national security officials on the classified information he illegally retained as well as perform 100…
CARACAS — Foreign rescue teams and aid were arriving on Friday in Venezuela nearly two days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened areas in and around the capital Caracas, forcing residents to dig through rubble to save relatives, friends and neighbors. In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left 2,980 injured. Many were stunned Thursday morning as they saw buildings reduced to skeletons, furniture hanging out of windows and helicopters circling overhead. Buildings were flattened and streets cracked open. The government has estimated hundreds of…