RIYADH — The Human Rights Commission (HRC) on Thursday concluded a five-day training-of-trainers program on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, held in Riyadh in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. HRC President Dr. Hala Al-Tuwaijri said building specialized national capacities in the field of human rights is a key pillar in promoting awareness and fostering a culture of human rights. She emphasized the importance of investing in national talent and empowering qualified professionals to transfer knowledge and strengthen institutional capabilities. Al-Tuwaijri noted that the commission views such programs as…
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BEIRUT — The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, Mohammad Raad, has warned that Israel “has 60 days” to ends its invasion and complete a full withdrawal of troops from Lebanese territory, while calling on Beirut to study the US-Iran memorandum of understanding “carefully and objectively.” Raad’s remarks came on Thursday as occupying Israeli forces continued their daily attacks on Lebanon and Tel Aviv insisted it would continue to occupy parts of southern Lebanon, despite the first clause of the US-Iran agreement mandating the “immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon”. Raad said “the enemy’s war…
TEHRAN — Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he had approved a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war despite having a “different view”. The message was his first reaction to the Iran-US deal to end the conflict that was signed by US Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian this week. He said he allowed the deal to go ahead after assurances from Pezeshkian that he would “protect the rights of the Iranian nation”. “In principle, I had a different view (about the memorandum of understanding), but I issued my permission…
The Holy Kaaba is rich with details, each carrying stories that span centuries. Among them is the Kaaba’s Mizab (rainwater spout on the Kaaba’s roof), a gilded feature that is not merely an architectural element but a testament to the long history of care devoted to the Kaaba. Beneath the Mizab is a small inscription that reads: “made by Ahmed Ibrahim Badr in Makkah.” Though brief, it preserves the story of the craftsman behind one of the Kaaba’s most prominent features. Ahmed Ibrahim Badr was born in Makkah in 1339 AH and grew up in an environment known for traditional…
WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against two prominent Lebanese officials it said were aligned with Hezbollah as well as companies associated with a business magnatefor obstructing Lebanon’s peace process and delaying the disarmament of the Iran-backed militant group.The US Treasury Department said its Office of Foreign Assets Control was also designating individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman who it said were raising funds and operating front companies to generate revenue for Hezbollah. The designated individuals include the leader of the Marada political movement, Sleiman Frangieh, and high-ranking Hezbollah political bureau member Mahmud Qamati. The disarmament…
WASHINGTON — US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday delivered an extraordinarily direct rebuke to Israeli critics of the US-Iran peace agreement, underscoring a widening rift between the two close allies. Vance castigated members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet for criticizing the Iran deal, saying they should “wake up and smell the reality”. Israeli leaders need to “wake up and smell the reality” that they are isolated internationally, Vance said as he sought to defend the preliminary deal the Trump administration struck with Iran this week. “Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire…
ANKARA — Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh met Bilal Erdogan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during his visit to Türkiye. During the meeting, Alalshikh highlighted the depth of relations and cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector continues to strengthen its presence at the regional and international levels through a growing number of partnerships and high-profile events that reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination for major entertainment and cultural events. Source: Saudi Gazette
CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Dr. Hisham Aljadhey participated in the Drug Information Association (DIA) 2026 Global Annual Meeting, held from June 14–18 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event brought together heads of regulatory authorities, global decision-makers, and leading experts in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and regulatory sciences from across the world. During a panel session titled “Innovation Gridlock: When Misaligned Policies Threaten Progress for Patients,” Dr. Aljadhey emphasized the critical importance of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in regulatory workflows. He noted that AI technologies can significantly enhance the evaluation of therapeutic innovations and accelerate patient access while maintaining…
DUBAI — The interim peace deal between Iran and the United States took effect and shipping started returning to the Strait of Hormuz as Washington declared an end to its blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday. The US Central Command confirmed the end of the blockade “in accordance with the President’s direction”, but said some US vessels would remain “in the general area”. US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that the 60-day clock for working out the contentious details in the so-called memorandum of understanding signed late Wednesday had started ticking. Vance said the US Navy has…
As the UAE moves to restrict social media access for children under 15, mental health professionals said that they are seeing young people whose online habits are affecting their sleep, studies, confidence and overall wellbeing. On June 18, a new resolution was issued to ban those under the age of 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts or accessing their full features. The decision was welcomed by UAE doctors who shed light on the dangers of social media addiction, especially among children. From children staying awake until the early morning hours to those spending hours scrolling without eating…