INGLEWOOD, California — Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said his team has faced a difficult buildup to FIFA World Cup 2026 after war-related disruptions, visa issues and travel complications affected preparations ahead of Monday’s opener against New Zealand. Iran has been based in Tijuana, Mexico, after relocating its training camp from the United States following the outbreak of conflict between Iran and the United States earlier this year. The team traveled to the Los Angeles area on Sunday for its Group G opener, with players and staff continuing to deal with logistical challenges throughout the tournament. “I have felt the tension…
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Over the years, the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa has been shaped by the skill and dedication of many craftsmen who contributed to its distinctive artistic character, and the late calligrapher Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari is among the most notable of them for his remarkable work in Arabic calligraphy and Islamic design. Born in Makkah in 1335 AH, Bukhari was raised in a cultural setting that appreciated Islamic artistic traditions, and he showed a natural aptitude for Arabic calligraphy from a young age. Over time, this talent grew into a long and distinguished career devoted to serving the Holy Kaaba, where he…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded an increase of 1.8 percent in May 2026 compared with May 2025, according to the data released on Monday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The GASTAT report showed that the increase is mainly attributed to a 3.7 percent rise in housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel prices, a 1.5 percent increase in transportation prices, and a 1.7 percent rise in restaurant and accommodation service prices. The data showed that the personal care, social protection, and other goods and services category recorded the highest…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss the latest agreement between Iran and the US and efforts to achieve lasting stability. During the call, the Prince expressed the Kingdom’s welcome of the agreement reached between Iran and the United States to end military operations and begin detailed negotiations aimed at reaching a lasting agreement. The Prince also expressed the Kingdom’s aspiration for the achievement of peace that enhances the security of the region and the world. In addition, the two ministers reviewed the latest regional developments…
A study led by researchers at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH), in collaboration with the Saudi Space Agency, has ranked among the top 5% of research worldwide for attention and engagement, according to Altmetric, which tracks the reach and impact of scientific publications. The study explores how spaceflight affects gene expression and how these changes are linked to several molecular networks associated with human health. Published in Science Advances, a journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the study examined molecular changes in human cells aboard the International Space Station and their potential impact…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end military operations and begin detailed negotiations over a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent agreement. In a statement issued Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom welcomed the efforts of both countries to reach a lasting agreement that would contribute to regional and international security and stability. The Kingdom also commended the mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan and Qatar, as well as the positive engagement shown by the United States and Iran, which helped pave the way for the agreement. Saudi…
LONDON — Britain’s Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel in the early hours of Sunday morning. Marines joined by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers, with the support of the RAF, intercepted and boarded the Smyrtos in a six-hour operation — the first of its kind by UK armed forces. The vessel will be held and monitored off the south coast of England as investigations continue, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. NCA officers arrested an Indian national, 38, on suspicion of sanctions offenses under the Russia Regulations and he was taken into…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 30 tents and 30 shelter kits on Thursday to people affected by a fire that broke out in residential homes in Al-Mahrah Governorate, benefiting 180 individuals, as part of the fifth phase of the emergency shelter program in Yemen. The initiative comes within the framework of the humanitarian and relief efforts carried out by the Kingdom through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of those affected and provide them with essential needs during emergencies and disasters. Source: Riyadh Daily
SINGAPORE — Oil prices fell on Monday after President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran had been reached and the United States would end its naval blockade on the country. Pakistan, which has been mediating an end to the US-Iran war, announced the deal that President Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump posted late Sunday afternoon on social media that a deal with Iran “is now complete.” Iran also affirmed on Sunday evening that the memorandum of agreement was finalized with the US. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was…
SINGAPORE — Oil prices fell on Monday after President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran had been reached and the United States would end its naval blockade on the country. Pakistan, which has been mediating an end to the US-Iran war, announced the deal that President Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump posted late Sunday afternoon on social media that a deal with Iran “is now complete.” Iran also affirmed on Sunday evening that the memorandum of agreement was finalized with the US. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was…