Lifestyle
Shahd Al-Shehail attends BoF 500 Gala in Paris
Shahd Al-Shehail attends BoF 500 Gala in Paris
Arab News
Sports
Saudi and Moroccan Derbies take Kings League MENA centerstage as Ultra Chmicha maintain perfect record
In Matchday 5 of the Kings League MENA held in Riyadh, Ultra Chmicha remained unbeaten with a 5-3 win over Bakhira FC in the highly anticipated Morocco Derby, while the Saudi Derby saw DR7 narrowly defeat RA2 7-6 in a thrilling contest. With this victory, Ultra Chmicha leads the league standings with five wins, followed by Kuwait’s FWZ with four wins and DR7 along with Jordan’s Red Zone holding three wins each.
Business
Saudi tourism facilities expand 18% as hospitality supply grows
Saudi tourism facilities expand 18% as hospitality supply grows
Sports
UAE tops Asian Games jiu-jitsu standings with record 5 golds
The UAE’s jiu-jitsu national team achieved a historic performance at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya by winning a record five gold medals, topping the medal standings. Overall, the team secured eight medals, including two silvers and one bronze, surpassing their previous best of four golds at the Hangzhou 2022 Games.
Sports
Qatar coach Lopetegui praises ‘very strong’ Saudi fans after penalty thriller
Saudi Arabia's head coach Georgios Donis lauded his team's determination after securing a place in the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 final with a penalty shootout win over Qatar, emphasizing the impact of the home crowd. Despite their inability to score during regular time, Donis praised the players' performance, while Qatar's coach Julen Lopetegui expressed disappointment, acknowledging the strength of the Saudi side and its supporters. The final will see Saudi Arabia compete against the UAE on Tuesday.
News
US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder
A US Marine in Okinawa, Japan, was arrested for allegedly murdering and robbing a Japanese woman. The US Ambassador has extended condolences and assured cooperation with the investigation.
News
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Qalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran’s conditions are satisfied, stating that the US can no longer delay the process.
News
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Qalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran’s conditions are satisfied, stating that the US can no longer delay the process.
Technology
White House AI task force will prevent ‘overregulation’: WSJ
The White House has established a task force to evaluate AI risks and opportunities, aiming to prevent overregulation that might hinder innovation.
News
Yemeni forces say they struck Houthi targets in Saada
Yemeni Armed Forces conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Saada, claiming to have carried out 97 precision operations that neutralized 260 Houthi fighters and destroyed 44 military vehicles. The operations involved various military assets and were described as part of a broader offensive against the Iran-backed group.
Sports
Sabalenka swept out of China Open in third round
Aryna Sabalenka exited the China Open after losing in straight sets to Nikola Bartunkova. Bartunkova, ranked 34th, defeated the former world number one 6-4, 6-3.
Politics
Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmer
Bosnia is conducting a general election amid ongoing ethnic tensions and the influence of a pro-Russian politician. Around 3.4 million citizens are voting to elect the members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency and other key governmental positions.
News
Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Kyiv with defense company CEOs to support Ukraine with a drone deal and military aid amidst increased Russian attacks.
News
US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after Middle East deployment
The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush has arrived in Phuket, Thailand, for a rest and recreation stop after its deployment in the Middle East. The Nimitz-class carrier supported US operations in the Arabian Sea amid tensions with Iran.
News
Tehran’s wartime billboards mock Trump, boast of victory
Tehran’s wartime billboards mock Trump, boast of victory
Science
Saudi Arabia turns to in vitro technology to boost food security https://arab.news/rym7r
Saudi Arabia turns to in vitro technology to boost food security https://arab.news/rym7r
News
North Korea’s Kim oversaw launch of missile that uses AI
North Korea’s Kim oversaw launch of missile that uses AI
News
Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia
Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia