• Three sons and 'several' grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh are killed in IDF Gaza airstrike: Terror chief accuses Israel of acting in 'the spirit of revenge and murder'

    Haniyeh claimed his family was targeted while driving in a car near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. The leader confirmed the killing of his three sons ands grandchildren would not affect Hamas' demands in ceasefire negotiations with Israel. US President Joe Biden slammed Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza - calling it a 'mistake'

  • Armenian FM to visit Saudi Arabia

    On April 17-18, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is the first high-level visit from Armenia to Saudi Arabia after the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in November 2023. .Within the framework of the visit, Minister Mirzoyan will have meeting with Faisalbin …

  • Saudi Arabia´s influence on women´s rights

    The UN´s upcoming Status of Women Commission will be chaired by Saudi Arabia; will this threaten or benefit gender politics across the world? This March, Saudi Arabia was elected to chair the UN‘s forum to promote women’s rights and reduce gender discrimination. None of the UN member states protested; Saudi Arabia UN´s ambassador, Abdulaziz Alswasil, […]

  • Saudi Arabia placed this condition on normalization with Israel

    A Saudi official said the state is ready to accept a 'verbal agreement' from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would be willing to renew talks for Palestinian statehood as part of the normalization process between the two countries, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.The statement came amid reports that the Biden administration as been increasing pressure on both countries to come to a normalization agreement.console.log("2390 BODY2. CatId...

  • The need for heritage conservation in Saudi Arabia and beyond

    Increasing people’s awareness of cultural and historic landmarks is an important step toward ensuring the long-term conservation of these sites, helping to drive the urgent need for their protection. In recent years, AlUla and Saudi Arabia have emerged as hotbeds of cultural discovery and touristic exploration. With six UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its borders, the Kingdom is both a cultural custodian and a welcoming host. It is a role the country takes seriously,...

  • Sister of Hamas Leader Haniyeh Indicted For Inciting Terrorism

    The 57-year-old sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Sabah el-Salem Haniyeh, has been indicted on charges of identifying with a proscribed terrorist organization and incitement to terrorism. The indictment, filed in the Beersheba Magistrate’s Court, alleges that Haniyeh sent WhatsApp messages to dozens of contacts, including her brother, praising and supporting Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack […]

  • Armenia, Saudi Arabia keen to develop cooperation in education

    On a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Education of Saudi Arabia Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan. The interlocutors commended the high-level political dialogue between the two countries and noted that this visit of the Foreign Minister of Armenia will give a new …

  • Ararat Mirzoyan’s visit to Saudi Arabia kicks off

    Yerevan /Mediamax/. The visit of Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan

  • Saudi Arabia expresses 'deep concern' after Iranian attack

    The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its "deep concern" regarding what it called "the developments of the military escalation in the region" after the Iranian attack against Israel on Saturday night.The Foreign Ministry called on "all parties to exercise the utmost levels of restraint and spare the region and its peoples from the dangers of war."console.log("2390 BODY2. CatId is:"+catID);if(catID==120){ console.log("2390 BODY. YES for anyclip script"); var script =...

  • Taif becoming major tourist attraction in Saudi Arabia

    Shafaqna English- Taif is fast becoming a major tourist hub in Saudi Arabia , with visitors arriving from around the world to enjoy its pristine environment and natural attractions during holiday celebrations. The heavily forested region is home to spacious valleys and ample water courses. For the holidays, Taif hosted families

  • World Heritage Day... Saudi Arabia Celebrates its Rich Treasures

    As World Heritage Day falls on April 18, Saudi Arabia celebrates the qualitative transformations it has achieved in the heritage and antiquities sector since the launch of its national strategy for culture, which falls within Vision 2030. Over the past years, Saudi Arabia has made tremendous efforts to preserve its diverse cultural heritage.

  • AIADMK accuses Tamil Nadu Police of hacking leaders' phones

    The letter by AIADMK also claimed that they had been informed that the state intelligence had procured the software, which costs around Rs 40 crore, in an “off-the-books purchase”.