Israeli troops kill Palestinian during West Bank crackdown

Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee: A reminder of the special bonds between Saudi and British royal families LONDON: As congratulations flooded into London this week from heads of state around the world, two messages in particular served as reminders of the special relationship that has flourished between the Saudi and British royal families throughout the 70-year…

Saudi foreign minister, Qatari counterpart discuss cooperation

Jeddah: An exhibition was launched in Jeddah on Tuesday to support patients suffering from chronic illnesses, showing local products and homemade wares at Jeddah Superdome under the patronage of Princess Adela bint Abdullah.  Organized by the National Home Health Care Foundation with the support of the General Entertainment Authority, the 21st edition of “Bisat Al Reeh,”…

Swiatek says ‘sky’s the limit’ ahead of French Open semifinal

Poland’s Iga Swiatek thumbs up after defeating Jessica Pegula of the US during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Wednesday. (AP) Short Url https://arab.news/2uzdu Updated 10 sec ago AFP June 02, 2022 05:54 Topics: French Open Iga Swiatek Related Sport Cilic bombs 33 aces past Rublev into 1st French…

Yemen biggest recipient as Kingdom’s aid budget reaches $94bn

JEDDAH: Mitsuhiro Arita, the acclaimed Japanese illustrator of the Pokemon Trading Card Game TCG, met with his Saudi fans for the first time in Jeddah at Anime Village in City Walk, one of nine zones of Jeddah Season 2022. The full-house meet-and-greet sessions on May 27-28 allowed Arita fans to listen to and talk with…

Warriors, Celtics poised for NBA Finals classic

WASHINGTON: World No. 2 Nelly Korda says she will be looking no further than the first tee at the US Women’s Open on Thursday as she returns for her first tournament in four months following a blood clot scare. The 23-year-old reigning Olympic champion put her season on hold in February after the discovery of…

Russia takes most of Sievierodonetsk city in eastern Ukraine

QUETTA: As Dr. Mahwish Sharif enters the tuberculosis ward at the Fatima Jinnah Chest Hospital in southwestern Pakistan, she reaches up to her ears to make sure her hearing aid is in place. This is a routine check for Sharif, the first doctor in Balochistan with a hearing impairment, who overcame years of prejudice to…

Gulf experts recommend increasing sustainable afforestation in cities

RIYADH: The second day of the International Exhibition and Forum on Afforestation Technologies, held in Riyadh, witnessed numerous sessions and agreements signed as experts called for increased vegetation in urban areas. The forum began in Riyadh on Sunday under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It was organized by the National Center for Vegetation Development…

Dan Ashworth appointed as Newcastle’s first sporting director

5 things learned as Al-Hilal continue stunning pursuit of Al-Ittihad in Saudi Pro League title race RIYADH: The unthinkable has happened, with once runaway leaders Al-Ittihad being reeled in by reigning champions Al-Hilal. Round 28 out of 30 in the Saudi Professional League season was a stunner and means that fans are in for a…

India announces welfare program for kids orphaned by COVID-19

SAO PAULO: Over the past two decades, there has been a visible rise in the number of Muslim converts in the poor outskirts and slums of Brazil’s large cities. New mosques have been established in neighborhoods with no history of welcoming Middle Eastern immigrants. Nobody knows for sure the size of Brazil’s Muslim population. In…

Egypt condemns Israel after extremists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque

Despite direct economic consequences, study finds majority of Arabs do not care about Ukraine-Russia war LONDON: According to an exclusive Arab News-YouGov poll, the majority of people across the Middle East and North Africa do not seem to care very much about the war in Ukraine. Experts, however, say there are plenty of reasons why…