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Al-Sharaa denies reports of Syrian military intervention in Lebanon
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (184+ words) DAMASCUS " Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Saturday denied reports suggesting Syria was preparing to intervene militarily in neighboring Lebanon. "What is being circulated about Syria entering Lebanon is completely untrue," al-Sharaa told a delegation from the Damascus countryside, according to…...
Saudi Arabia to showcase premium dates as guest of honor at Fancy Food Show in New York
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (453+ words) Riyadh " Saudi Arabia is set to participate as guest of honor at the Fancy Food Show in New York City, the United States, from June 28 to 30, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026. Saudi Arabia will be represented by the National…...
Saudi Arabia joins hand with Lebanon in foiling attempt to smuggle 3. 9 million amphetamine pills
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (288+ words) Riyadh " An attempt to smuggle 3. 9 million amphetamine pills has been foiled, thanks to the security cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. Saudi Ministry of Interior security spokesperson Brig. Gen. Talal bin Abdul Mohsen bin Shalhoub said that information provided by…...
Saudi Arabia updates traffic regulations to govern self-driving vehicles
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) The amendments, approved by Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and published in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura, add several provisions to the Executive Regulations of the Traffic Law covering vehicles capable of operating without human intervention. Under…...
ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle nearly 47, 000 amphetamine pills hidden in cheese shipment
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (190+ words) RIYADH " The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 46, 968 amphetamine pills into Saudi Arabia through the Al Haditha border crossing. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the narcotics were discovered during an inspection of a truck…...
Saudi Arabia calls for stronger global cooperation to build resilient tourism sector
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (301+ words) TOLEDO, Spain " Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in tourism, with Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb calling for practical joint action to enhance the sector's resilience amid global economic and geopolitical challenges. Al-Khateeb represented the Kingdom at…...
UN chooses Riyadh as headquarters for UNITAR's first cybersecurity office
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (220+ words) Riyadh " The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has established its first office dedicated to cybersecurity in Riyadh. Through training, research, policy development and knowledge exchange, the UNITAR Cybersecurity Office will support efforts to strengthen cyber resilience globally....
Saudi FM congratulates Austria, and Trinidad and Tobago on election to UN Security Council
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (184+ words) RIYADH " Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with his counterparts of Austria and Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. During the call with Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Prince Faisal congratulated her…...
Saudi, Egyptian FMs underscore efforts for regional de-escalation in phone call
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (205+ words) RIYADH " Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Tuesday a phone call from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, the ministers reviewed the latest developments in the…...
King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 212 judges at Ministry of Justice
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (312+ words) RIYADH " Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal order promoting and appointing 212 judges at the Ministry of Justice across various levels of the judicial corps. Minister of Justice and Acting President of the Supreme Judicial…...