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In its response to Iran, Israel must weigh new regional cooperation - editorial: In the post-April 14 Middle East, Israel’s security will be based on two pillars ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Saudi students shine at European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad in Georgia: Fatima Buali, hailing from Al-Ahsa City, clinched a bronze medal ...
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Turkish Super Cup: Fenerbahçe competes in the final with U19 players - and leaves the field after conceding a lightning goal
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Quick Glance: Fenerbahçe Leaves Supercup Final After Lightning Goal
- Fenerbahçe participated in the Supercup final with U19 players as a protest against the federation.
- The game abruptly ended after a quick goal by Mauro Icardi for Galatasaray.
- The conflict between Fenerbahçe and the Turkish federation led to controversial actions.
- The possibility of withdrawing from the league is being considered due to incidents in the Süper Lig.
China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Sunday ... Show more
China notes Iran's position on Israel attack and does not condemn strikes: China said it noted Iran’s statement that the actions against Israel were ...
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Iran launches massive drone and missile attack on Israel: Iran launches massive drone and missile attack on Israel
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#Hajj Ministry sets Dhul Qadah 15 as the last date for expiry of #Umrah visa saudigazette.com.sa/article/642070
Pakistan PM and President meet Saudi FM: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari held separate talks with Saudi ...
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Eid Al-Fitr to begin Wednesday as crescent moon not sighted: RIYADH: The Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Monday evening, Ramadan 29 ...
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received Muslim World League chief Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa in Islamabad ... Show more
How Henry Kissinger Bungled the Arab Oil Embargo: His diplomacy with Saudi Arabia in 1973 was more naive and ideological than drawn from ‘realist’ strategy
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Quick Glance: How Henry Kissinger Mishandled the Arab Oil Embargo
- Prior to the outbreak of the 1973 war, Kissinger underestimated the potential threat of Saudi Arabia weaponizing oil and developed a contingency plan in case they decided to use it against the U.S.
- However, despite Kissinger's preparations, Saudi Arabia, along with other Arab oil-producing nations, imposed an embargo on the United States and other countries due to their backing of Israel during the conflict.
Saudi Arabia expresses deep concern over military escalation in region: Saudi Arabia expresses deep concern over military escalation in region
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European Union looking to expand sanctions on #Iran after attack on Israel saudigazette.com.sa/article/642149
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
The money pooled by ordinary citizens, celebrities, businessmen and philanthropists will be used to pay the blood money to save the life of Abdul Rahim ... Show more www.indiatimes.com/news/india/real-kerala-story-crowdfunding-raises-rs-34-crore-blood-money-to-save-man-on-death-row-in-saudi-632246.html
New evidence of human settlement discovered in Umm Jirsan cave in #Madinah saudigazette.com.sa/article/642182
Ralf Fücks: "Why don't we defend Ukraine as resolutely as Israel?": In an interview, the Green Party thought leader warns against the Tehran-Moscow axis.
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
With heavy rains expected to continue till Wednesday in several governorates, Civil Aviation Authority has urged all to exercise maximum caution ... Show more #muscatdaily #oman #omannews #heavyrain #weather #rains #manah #buraimi #shinas #samail
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan accelerate implementation of $5 billion investment package
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Saudi Supreme Court announces Eid Al-Fitr to start Wednesday: The Saudi Supreme Court announced that Tuesday, April 9, 2024, will mark the completion of ...
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We will do whatever is necessary to protect Israel, IDF says: At least nine countries were involved in the military escalation — with projectiles fired ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
The 44th King Abdulaziz Qur’an competition begins in August: RIYADH: The 44th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation ...
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G7 ‘ready to take measures’ over destabilization by Iran: ROME: G7 leaders offered their full support for Israel on Sunday following an attack by Iran ...
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The Speaker of Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh, met Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Tuesday during an official visit to the ... Show more
NASA says part of International Space Station crashed into Florida home: The metal object was jettisoned from the orbiting outpost in March 2021 ...
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World leaders respond to Iran's drone attack on Israel: Global leaders have swiftly condemned Tehran's actions, urging restraint to avoid further ...
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Middle East 'on the brink' after Iran's attack on Israel, warns UN chief
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
ROSHN Group, Dar Al Arkan sign $57m deal: RIYADH: ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading national real estate developer, signed a SR215 million ($57 ...
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#Iran has seized a commercial ship with links to Israel as it passed through the Strait of #Hormuz early on Saturday.saudigazette.com.sa/article/642049/World/Mena/Iranian-troops-accused-of-seizing-Israel-linked-ship
joe Biden expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later': US President Joe Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642038
King Salman stresses need to halt attacks on Palestinians in Eid Al-Fitr message: In a message marking the arrival of Eid Al-Fitr, King Salman expressed ...
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Saudi defense minister receives phone call from US counterpart
: Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman received on Sunday a phone call from U.S ...
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Saudi deputy defense minister arrives in Pakistan to finalize bilateral security projects
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Yen hits 34-year low, defying end of negative rates: The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years on March 19 ...
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Quick Glance: Japan's Economic Policy and the Impact on the Yen
- On March 19, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years, signaling the end of an era of negative interest rates.
- Despite this adjustment, Japan continues to have the lowest interest rates globally. The notion that lower interest rates lead to higher growth was the basis for adopting negative rates.
- However, negative rates did not serve as an economic stimulus but rather burdened commercial banks' reserves at the central bank.
- The BoJ's policy of low and negative interest rates has hindered bank credit growth in Japan for years, impacting the economy negatively.
Saudi, Qatari foreign ministers discuss regional tension with Iranian counterpart
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Crown Prince discusses regional security with UAE and Qatar leaders: Firstly, he received a call from President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed Bin ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642161
Saudi FM receives phone call from EU foreign policy chief: RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Wednesday from ...
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Indian man saved from Saudi death row with Rs340 million raised in Kerala's biggest crowdfunding drive - News | Khaleej Times
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US tells Israel it won't join any retaliatory strikes on Iran: The White House has warned Israel that the US will not participate in any retaliatory strikes on ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642081
World Bank raises its forecast of Saudi economy growth to 5.9%: The bank reduced its expectations for the growth of Saudi economy during 2024 to 2.5% ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642134
Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum to transform pilgrimage experience
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Threat of retaliation against Israel: US asks China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to exert influence on Iran
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Israel's prime minister is to meet top officials to prepare for a possible attack by Iran, local media saysaudigazette.com.sa/article/642035/World/Mena/Netanyahu-meets-top-officials-as-fears-of-Iran-attack-on-Israel-grow
stc pay becomes STC Bank with Saudi Central Bank approval: stc pay becomes STC Bank with Saudi Central Bank approval
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641822
United Airlines says Boeing blowout cost it $200m: The carrier was forced to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet for three weeks after a mid-air cabin blowout on ...
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Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh reportedly killed in Gaza airstrike: A vehicle carrying the family members of Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’s political ...
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Saudi foreign minister and Pakistan army chief discuss security and strategic cooperation
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David Cameron urges Netanyahu to limit Iran response: David Cameron has urged Israeli leaders to do
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642159
Eid Al Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to spot for crescent moon on Monday night - News | Khaleej Times
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IMF raises growth forecast for Saudi economy to 6% in 2025: RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund has raised its expectations for Saudi Arabia’s economic ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Saudi FM receives phone call from Chinese counterpart: RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Chinese counterpart ...
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#Brussels police have told the BBC they will enforce an order to close down the National Conservatism Conferencesaudigazette.com.sa/article/642139
Hero who confronted stabber promised Australia visa: Damien Guerot was labeled a hero after footage of him confronting knifeman Joel Cauchi with a bollard during ...
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‘Serious escalation’: World reacts to Iran’s drone, missile raids on Israel: Leaders express fear conflict could lead to further escalation in region ...
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The PTI on Wednesday censured and distanced itself from remarks by party leader Sher Afzal Marwat regarding Saudi Arabia’s alleged involvement in the toppling ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828014 #DawnToday #SherAfzalMarwat #PTI
US expects to hit Iran with new sanctions ‘in the coming days’ — Yellen: Yellen said Iran’s oil exports “remain in focus as a possible area” ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642145
Diriyah Biennale Foundation announces shortlist for AlMusalla Prize, set to revolutionize musalla architecture
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With recent expansions the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve has strengthened its standing as one of the biggest and most important bird regions in the ... Show more
Kuwait emir picks Sheikh Ahmad to form new government: Sheikh Mishal tasked the former oil minister with forming a new government, state media reported ...
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Fourteen dead in Russian missile strike on Chernihiv: A Russian missile attack has killed 14 people in the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642158
‘Bad for business’: Between Israel and Iran, Gulf states scramble to avert wider war
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Donations to national charity campaign in Ramadan exceed SR1.8 billion: Donations to national charity campaign in Ramadan exceed SR1.8 billion
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642013
UK MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bill aims to create the UK’s first smoke-free generation in a ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
How Iranian drones went into action from Yemen to Ukraine to Israel: LONDON: In July 2018, a senior Iranian official made an announcement that raised eyebrows ...
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Dozens of jurors rejected as they say they cannot be impartial in Trump trial: Donald Trump's unprecedented criminal trial has begun with half of a group of ...
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Interior Ministry: Over 20,000 violators apprehended in one week: Interior Ministry: Over 20,000 violators apprehended in one week
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Saudi king, crown prince send condolences to Sultan of Oman after flood deaths: RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday sent cables of ...
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After surviving airstrike Palestinian boy dies seeking aid: GAZA: When an Israeli airstrike destroyed his family’s home in November, Zein Oroq was pinned under ...
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Fresh #US aid for #Ukraine will be put to a vote separately to the question of new military assistance for Israel, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.saudigazette.com.sa/article/642142/World/America/House-could-vote-on-Ukraine-aid-this-week-speaker-says
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Saudi crown prince discusses military escalation in the region with UAE president, Qatar emir
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King #Charles came face to face with his own face on the new banknotes which will go into circulation in June.saudigazette.com.sa/article/641940
Prince William to return to duties after Kate diagnosis: He has spent the past three-and-a-half weeks with Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their three children ...
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Quick Glance: Prince William resumes public duties after Kate's cancer announcement
- Prince William, 41, returned to his first public engagements on Thursday after his wife Catherine revealed her cancer diagnosis last month.
- He visited a surplus food organization in Surrey and was expected to visit a youth center in west London.
- During his visit to Surplus to Supper, William helped load food, discussed food waste and poverty with chefs, and received get well cards for his wife and father.
- The prince then drove to Hanworth Centre Hub in a van to support the organization's work and highlight the environmental benefits of reducing food waste.
#Moscow suggests 2022 draft document as a basis for future #Ukraine peace talks saudigazette.com.sa/article/642036
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Saudi Crown Prince discusses regional stability with Iraqi prime minister: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, received a phone call from the Prime ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2024/04/15/saudi-crown-prince-discusses-regional-stability-with-iraqi-prime-minister
Saudis Scale Back Ambition for $1.5 Trillion Desert Project Neom: Saudi Arabia has scaled back its medium-term ambitions for the desert development of Neom ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-05/saudis-scale-back-ambition-for-1-5-trillion-desert-project-neom
Overthrowing Jordan and courting Azerbaijan: Iran’s master plan for the region - opinion
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