VIENNA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with President of the Austrian National Council Walter Rosenkranz in Vienna on Wednesday. The meeting with the Austrian parliament speaker was part of his official visit to Austria. Prince Faisal and Rosenkranz reviewed bilateral relations across various fields. They also discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation on topics of mutual interest. A number of regional issues and efforts to establish security and stability were also figured in their talks. Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Vienna on Wednesday on an official visit. The minister is scheduled to…
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ATLANTA — FIFA’s mandatory hydration breaks at World Cup 2026 have quickly become one of the tournament’s most debated innovations, with players, coaches and pundits questioning whether the stoppages are helping player welfare at the expense of the game’s rhythm. Introduced to help teams cope with summer conditions across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the breaks occur around the 22nd minute of each half regardless of weather conditions or venue. While FIFA says the policy ensures equal treatment for all teams, critics argue the stoppages are disrupting momentum, creating unofficial tactical timeouts and altering the flow of matches. The…
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), launched an economic empowerment project targeting the most vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities in the Gaza Strip. The launching ceremony, held at Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, was attended by representatives from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as well as several local and international organizations. The initiative forms part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza…
TEHRAN — Iran will take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately after signing a tentative agreement with the United States to end the war, while gaining the ability to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim accord that officials say broadly match the final document. The agreement, expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, outlines a 60-day negotiating period focused on Iran’s nuclear program and includes provisions for economic relief and postwar reconstruction. According to the leaked documents, Iran could receive at least $300 billion for rebuilding efforts following the conflict. The…
Al-Harth Governorate, east of the Jazan Region, is adorned with a natural landscape that combines mountains, valleys, and green spaces, where nature blends with a mild climate that has made the governorate a year-round destination for residents and visitors. At the heart of this landscape, Al-Harth Municipality Walkway stands out as one of the tourism and recreational facilities that has enhanced the governorate’s appeal. Jazan Municipality completed the project’s rehabilitation as part of its efforts to improve public facilities and create attractive urban environments that provide recreational and sports spaces for residents and visitors. The walkway rehabilitation project is part…
Dubai – Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has expanded the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 lineup in the UAE with the introduction of a stylish new Berry Purple colour option. Joining the existing Blue, White, Black and Rose Gold colours, the new addition offers consumers even more ways to express their personal style while enjoying the earphones’ distinctive open-ear design and premium audio experience. With its unique open-ear design and chic aesthetic, HUAWEI FreeClip 2 offers an improved C-bridge design with superior comfort and sterling quality audio. Crafted using skin-friendly liquid silicone and acoustic ball and comfort bean, featuring a metallic-looking finish,…
WARSAW — Polish police have launched an investigation after vigilante patrols were filmed questioning foreigners at Warsaw’s main railway station amid heightened tensions over migration.Videos circulating on social media over the weekend showed men wearing military-style clothing patrolling Warsaw Central railway station and approaching people who appeared to be foreign nationals.Police said they were investigating the matter and stressed that only authorized services have the right to conduct identity checks. No arrests have been reported so far.“Anyone who impersonates a public official and, for example, checks the IDs of foreigners will be detained and held legally accountable,” Prime Minister Donald…
Abu Dhabi has achieved a global medical milestone after doctors at Burjeel Cancer Institute became the first in the world to administer a next-generation breast cancer treatment in a clinical setting. The treatment, called Camizestrant, was given to a woman in her forties with advanced breast cancer after doctors detected signs that her cancer was becoming resistant to conventional therapy, even before scans showed any worsening of the disease. The breakthrough was made under the supervision of the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi (DoH), highlighting the emirate’s growing role in precision medicine and advanced cancer care. Stay up to date…
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Wednesday that his country is pursuing an independent approach in ongoing negotiations, stressing that any settlement would be reached through the Lebanese state and not at its expense. “The assurances we received, and what we insist on, are that Lebanon has an independent track in the negotiations,” Aoun said while receiving a delegation of Maronite bishops from the diaspora. According to a statement from the Lebanese presidency, Aoun said Beirut was “certainly in favor of a ceasefire and of any country that helps us, including Iran.” “The Lebanese state is conducting the…
BRUSSELS — The European Parliament on Wednesday approved reforms to European Union rules governing the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the bloc, in a move aimed at accelerating procedures while strengthening cooperation with non-EU countries. According to a statement, lawmakers adopted the proposal by a vote of 418-218, with 30 abstentions, following a provisional agreement reached with the EU Council on June 1. “After almost 20 years of standstill, Europe finally has them. Return is the final piece in Europe’s migration system, and I’m hugely proud it’s now in place,” said Dutch lawmaker Malik Azmani, the rapporteur for…