Commander of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warns of escalation danger in Israel-Hezbollah conflict BEIRUT: The commander of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, Gen. Aroldo Lazaro, warned on Wednesday of the continuing danger of escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah along Lebanon’s southern border. He said the UN Interim Force in Lebanon “calls … Read more
MAKKAH: During Eid Al-Fitr, pilgrims in the holy city of Makkah don their best outfits to celebrate, transforming areas of the Grand Mosque into a bright symphony of colors that showcase the diversity of the Muslim community. Adorned in elegant attire, pilgrims from all corners of the globe share in the joyous atmosphere, each embracing … Read more
JERUSALEM: It’s the last wish of a dying mother, to be with her daughter once more. But six months into Israel’s war against Hamas, time is running out for Liora Argamani, who hopes to stay alive long enough to see her kidnapped daughter come home. “I want to see her one more time. Talk to … Read more
‘Oppenheimer’ finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions TOKYO: “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional.Toshiyuki Mimaki, who … Read more
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: American and Israeli negotiators were expected in Cairo over the weekend for a renewed push to reach a ceasefire-hostage deal in a war that has raged for nearly half a year. Ahead of the talks, US President Joe Biden wrote to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar urging them to dial … Read more
LONDON: Ahmed’s plans for his eagerly anticipated first child were shattered when the Israeli military bombed his home in Sabra, in western Gaza, on Oct. 26 last year. In his telling, among the possessions destroyed in the attack was a nursery that he and his wife had lovingly decorated. “All the preparations we made to … Read more
From sand dunes to melting glaciers, Saudi Arabia’s Princess Abeer shares lessons from her Antarctic expedition RIYADH: Princess Abeer bint Saud bin Farhan Al-Saud recently became the first person from Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region to go on a research expedition to the remotest parts of the Antarctic continent. In November, the princess … Read more
LONDON: Britain announced a new package of sanctions against Russia on Thursday, saying it was seeking to diminish President Vladimir Putin’s weapons arsenal and war chest two years after the invasion of Ukraine. The package, covering more than 50 individuals and entities, was announced two days before Saturday’s second anniversary of the full-scale invasion and … Read more
At the recent Diriyah E-Prix in Riyadh, it was hard to escape the presence of one of Formula E’s most established partners — Saudi Airlines. The Kingdom’s national carrier has been a partner of the all-electric racing series since its debut in the Saudi capital in 2018. Since then, the Kingdom has undergone a cultural … Read more
LONDON: UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has been asked to clarify claims he made regarding arms sales to Israel by the chair of the UK’s foreign affairs select committee. Cameron recommended arms sales to Israel be allowed to continue on Dec. 8 despite fears by Foreign Office officials over Israel’s military and humanitarian conduct in … Read more