China’s commerce ministry is reportedly targeting broader use of AI across the country’s consumer economy. The ministry went on to unveil 17 policy measures intended to push the technology beyond industrial applications. State broadcaster CCTV reported the ministry will use the measures to embed AI into households and businesses, viewing the technology as a lever for economic stimulus. As part of the plan, it is apparently looking at a fundamental shift in how consumer electronics are designed and sold. The way devices operate is also a target, moving from functional tools towards AI-integrated systems. Advancing humanoid robotics in the home…
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), participated in the 69th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), held in Vienna from June 10 to 18, 2026. The Kingdom’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening international cooperation and promoting the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space, while highlighting its efforts in the space sector and its initiatives related to the committee’s work. These efforts support the use of space technologies in communications and environmental sustainability. The session reviewed several…
ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sharply rebuked her one-time close ally Donald Trump on Friday after he claimed she had “begged” him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit, calling his remarks “completely made-up.” Underscoring how much Trump’s comments have angered Meloni’s government, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced he was cancelling a planned visit to the US next week. Meloni also chided Trump for acting with far greater deference to the enemies of the West than he does toward old, established allies. The latest exchange marks a sharp deterioration in ties, coming just days after signs…
BEIRUT — Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari formally presented his credentials on Friday to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during an official ceremony held at the presidential palace in Baabda. During the ceremony, 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 President Aoun, along with their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the government and people of Lebanon. Source: Saudi Gazette
WASHINGTON — Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time (13:00 GMT) on Friday, a senior US official told Reuters, even as Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon continued. “Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire,” the official said on background, adding that negotiators for the US and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. “We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire.” It comes after at least 18 people were killed in southern Lebanon following a series of Israeli…
Kaspersky is pleased to announce eight finalists of this year’s SAS CTF qualifying round, the company’s annual competition for professional CTF players and seasoned security experts, that outperformed more than 1,100 participants. With the winners advancing now to the offline finals in Bali on October 20-23, Kaspersky is opening the next challenge: Kaspersky{CTF} 2026, a competition for corporate and academic teams. Kaspersky has long been committed to nurturing cybersecurity talent, through investments in educational and cyber capacity building initiatives such as CTF competitions. The company’s tournaments last year brought together 2,500 teams from around the world, reinforcing Kaspersky’s growing role…
The return of the Arabian oryx to areas of northern Saudi Arabia within King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve marks a significant environmental achievement. The reserve’s development authority has successfully reintroduced and bred the endangered species, returning it to its natural habitat after an absence of more than 90 years. Numerous successful births have been recorded in several areas of the reserve. The reintroduction program reflects the authority’s commitment to supporting ecological balance, enriching biodiversity, and preserving endangered species whose numbers have declined due to environmental pressures, loss of vegetation cover, and overhunting. Source: Riyadh Daily
SYDNEY — A British actress is accused of trying to import drugs worth more than $200 million into Australia. Emaa Hussen was charged after being accused of trying to import 320kg of methamphetamine, disguised as sacks of charcoal, from West Africa. The 34-year-old — who has starred in a spin-off of the long running British soap opera Eastenders and appeared in Hollywood film Redemption alongside Jason Statham — appeared in court on Thursday after being arrested by New South Wales Police during a drug bust in Sydney. Police allege Hussen, along with a couple from South Australia, tried to import…
GUADALAJARA — Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after defeating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, capitalizing on a costly defensive error to maintain its perfect start in Group A. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute after South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk and spilled the ball inside the penalty area. Romo reacted quickest to slot into the empty net and hand Mexico a second consecutive victory on home soil. The result sparked celebrations across Mexico as El Tri moved to six…
ROME — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the Kingdom’s tourism sector remained resilient despite regional geopolitical tensions that disrupted travel across the Middle East, crediting strong domestic tourism and religious travel for helping limit the impact. Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Rome on Thursday, Al-Khateeb said Saudi Arabia recorded a slowdown following the conflict with Iran but still managed to outperform expectations during a challenging period for the global travel industry. “We started the year with a very strong performance,” he said. “We ended Q1 with about 10% growth, not only Saudi Arabia but the whole…