MONTERREY — Tunisia coach Hervé Renard says Cape Verde’s stunning draw against Spain has given his team belief ahead of Saturday’s crucial World Cup clash against Japan. Renard, appointed earlier this week after Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden, said the tournament’s biggest surprise so far showed that underdogs can compete against the world’s best teams. “When you are organized and together, you are able to compete,” Renard said. “We have to follow this example and not be scared of defeat.” Cape Verde, making its World Cup debut, held European champions Spain to a goalless draw on Monday, producing one of…
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RIYADH — The first shipment of Lebanese exports to Saudi Arabia has left Beirut on Saturday for Jeddah Islamic Port, marking the resumption of trade after a five-year ban imposed due to widespread smuggling activities. Saudi Arabia lifted the ban last week following the positive outcomes of the stringent measures implemented by Lebanese authorities at the port, airport, and land border crossings. The departure ceremony was attended by Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, several ministers, and the newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Fahd Al-Dosari at Beirut Port on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Nawaf Salam affirmed that “Lebanon will…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has achieved its 2030 target early in terms of prevention and public health, with health departments across the regions reaching 92 percent readiness to address health risks. This was revealed in the 2025 annual report of the Health Sector Transformation Program. The report revealed significant achievements reflecting the growing impact of the health transformation journey in the Kingdom since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030. It emphasized the continued progress towards building a more integrated and efficient healthcare system that prioritizes human health. The report also indicated that the average life expectancy in the Kingdom has…
The Muslim Council of Elders has affirmed that the global refugee crisis remains one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges facing the world today, calling for intensified international cooperation to protect millions of people forced to flee their homes in search of safety due to war, conflict, disasters, and other crises. In a statement issued on the occasion of World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20, the council emphasized that protecting refugees, safeguarding their rights, and ensuring dignified living conditions constitute humanitarian, moral, and legal responsibilities rooted in Islamic principles and universal human values. The council called on the international community…
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 15,288 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between June 11 and June 17, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,864 violators of the Residency Law, 4,576 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,848 violators of the Labor Law. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,668, of whom 46 percent were Yemeni nationals, 53…
AUSTIN — Saudi Arabia continued its preparations for Sunday’s crucial World Cup clash against Spain as the Green Falcons held another training session in Austin ahead of their second Group H match. The session took place at Q2 Stadium under the supervision of head coach Georgios Donis, who focused on tactical and technical preparations following the team’s encouraging 1-1 draw against Uruguay. Training began with warm-up exercises before players moved into possession drills and tactical work. The session concluded with set-piece exercises as the coaching staff fine-tuned preparations for the encounter against the European champions. Goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al Sanbi continued…
JEDDAH — Countries and regions across the Northern Hemisphere will witness the summer solstice on Sunday, marking the astronomical beginning of summer. At 11:24 a.m. Makkah time, the sun will be positioned directly above the Tropic of Cancer. Eng. Majed Abu Zahra, President of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, said that the summer solstice brings the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the sun rises at its farthest point to the northeast and sets at its farthest point to the northwest, while noon shadows reach their shortest length of the year. Abu…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Education will announce school examination results electronically through the Education Portal and the Tawakkalna platform, starting Monday, providing students and parents with easier and more convenient access to their results, Okaz newspaper reported. The ministry urged students and parents in all regions across the Kingdom except the schools under the educational departments of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif, to access the Education Portal or the Tawakkalna App as soon as the results are released on the scheduled date. It noted that the digital service is designed to enhance the efficiency of electronic services and facilitate…
The Muslim World League condemned the terrorist attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, which resulted in significant loss of life. In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa expressed the MWL’s solidarity with Niger in confronting threats to its security and stability, reaffirming its rejection of terrorism and violence in all their forms. He also extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Niger, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Source: Riyadh Daily
MILAN — Ronaldinho has made a stunning return to football at the age of 46 after agreeing to join Italian third-tier side Ravenna FC, more than a decade after his last professional appearance. The Brazilian icon, who retired from professional football in 2015, was announced by the Serie C club on Saturday and is expected to be officially unveiled next week. While Ronaldinho’s exact role at the club remains unclear, the former Barcelona and AC Milan star hinted that he intends to return to the pitch. “New colours, same smile,” Ronaldinho said. “I can’t wait to get back to dancing…