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BREAKINGNEW DELHI: When they lock their gates to the outside world every Sunday, residents of Mawlynnong get to enjoy a mandatory day of rest from overwhelming crowds, remembering how life used to be before they shot to fame as India’s cleanest village. Located in India’s mountainous state of Meghalaya,…
BREAKINGJEDDAH: Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed an electronic sensor that can detect molecular signatures associated with Parkinson’s disease in blood, an advance that could eventually help identify the disease before characteristic symptoms emerge. The…
BREAKINGKAZAN: Saudi Arabia’s Attorney General and Chairman of the Public Prosecution Council Khalid Al-Yousef represented the Kingdom at the 24th Meeting of the Prosecutors General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Member States, in Kazan, Russia. The meeting, with representatives from 20…
BREAKINGRIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council countries recorded the highest value of outward workers’ remittances globally in 2025, with transfers reaching about $161 billion, official data showed. The figure rose 13.6 percent from 2024, marking a second consecutive year of growth after remittance outflows…
BREAKINGRIYADH: Two Mongolian saker falcons sold for a combined SR550,000 ($147,000) at the opening auction of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, highlighting strong demand among falconry enthusiasts in the Kingdom. A young saker falcon was sold for SR150,000, while an adult bird…
BREAKINGJEDDAH: Three Saudi universities have advanced in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, reflecting efforts to strengthen teaching, research, international partnerships and industry cooperation. Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University ranked in the 401-450 band globally, placing it…
BREAKINGThe Ministry of Finance has released the pre-budget statement for 2027, outlining the Kingdom’s fiscal outlook for the coming year and the medium term. The statement comes as Saudi Vision 2030 enters its final phase, focused on maximizing and sustaining its impact. This phase builds on an…
BREAKINGRIYADH: The OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee agreed to keep oil production targets steady for November at a meeting on Sunday. At its 68th meeting, held via videoconference, the committee reviewed current conditions in the oil market and reaffirmed the central role of the Declaration of…
BREAKINGRIYADH: The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has updated regulations governing ice cream shops to regulate operations, establish food safety requirements, clarify standards for investors and improve service quality. The updated regulations cover food safety from product receipt through…
BREAKINGPresident of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi announced the launch of military operations to recapture the country’s remaining territories controlled by the Houthis. “Today we are embarking on a decisive phase in the history of our nation,”…
BREAKINGRIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,256 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,201 items of unexploded ordnance, 41 anti-tank mines, and 14 anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The explosives were planted indiscriminately…
BREAKINGCAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday urged African leaders to pursue “dialogue, not confrontation” in addressing cross-border challenges, ahead of talks in Egypt involving Ethiopia’s neighbours as concerns grow that escalating violence could spill across borders. Speaking at the…
BREAKINGAlUla has expanded its Preferred Destination Management Company Program by adding seven new partners, increasing its total network to 19 to boost international tourism. The new DMCs will assist with travel planning and operations across various global markets, and this expansion coincides with…
BREAKINGRIYADH: The central banks of the UAE and Syria signed a memorandum of understanding on financial and technical cooperation, as the two countries seek to strengthen banking ties and exchange regulatory expertise. The agreement was signed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, governor of the Central Bank of the…
BREAKINGRIYADH: A display at the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 is tracing the royal family’s long relationship with falconry, a pastime deeply rooted in Saudi culture, through rare photographs and historic artifacts spanning decades. The “Shalayel” display opens with the founder,…
BREAKINGEthiopian forces have taken control of the Tigray capital, fueling fears of renewed conflict, as regional leaders convene in Egypt to address potential escalation.
BREAKINGJEDDAH: Oman’s business activity continued to grow in the first half, with the wholesale and retail sector’s gross domestic product rising 5 percent to 1.74 billion Omani rials ($4.5 billion), official data showed. Foreign investment in commercial activities rose 9.7 percent to about 305.3 million…
BREAKINGThe Philippines has charged China with harassment in the South China Sea, involving a Chinese fighter jet and a Filipino military aircraft. The incident took place near Scarborough Shoal during a routine patrol.
BREAKINGMOSCOW: The runways may command the spotlight, but the impact of fashion weeks is measured by what happens after the shows end, speakers at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit have said. From business deals to new industry opportunities, the event’s lasting economic value was the focus of the panel “Fashion…
BREAKINGYemeni government forces successfully repelled aggressive assaults from Iran-backed Houthis in Taiz, marking some of the most intense fighting in the conflict's 12-year history. The Houthis, who have intensified their attacks on Taiz city and other districts, faced significant losses, while Yemeni…
BREAKINGTwo people have died and one is missing following severe floods in Catalonia, Spain. Authorities continue search efforts for the missing individual.
BREAKINGA tanker in the Strait of Hormuz sustained damage following an attack targeting its engine room. This incident highlights ongoing tensions as Iran seeks control over the key shipping lane.
BREAKINGAt the 20th Asian Games in Japan, Saudi Arabia concluded its participation with a record total of 17 medals, including four gold, three silver, and ten bronze, marking their best performance since their debut in 1982. Ramzi Al-Dahami's victory in individual show jumping on the final day contributed…
BREAKINGIreland’s Liam Nolan secured his first HotelPlanner Tour title at the Abu Dhabi Challenge, winning by four strokes with a final round of five-under-par 65. His victory elevates him to 12th place in the Road to Mallorca Rankings, enhancing his chances for a DP World Tour card for 2027. Nolan…
BREAKINGRIYADH: Saudi Arabia opened subscriptions for its October “Sah” savings sukuk with a 5 percent annual return, giving individual investors a higher yield than the previous month’s offering. The subscription window opened at 10 a.m. Saudi time on Oct. 4 and will close at 3 p.m. on Oct. 6, according…
BREAKINGDUBAI: Kuwaiti artist Aseel Al-Yaqoub has been named the winner of the seventh Ithra Art Prize for her work “Flora Incognita” (2026). Al-Yaqoub was announced as the recipient during a ceremony at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 1. She…