MADINAH — The second batch of pilgrims hosted under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit has arrived in Madinah.
The program, organized and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call, and (...)
A woman from the Philippines who spent almost 15 years on death row in Indonesia and was nearly executed by firing squad is finally home.
Mary Jane Veloso was sentenced to death in 2010 after she was found carrying 2.6kg (5.7lb) of heroin through an (...)
RIYADH — The total number of workers in tourism activities in Saudi Arabia reached 959,175 during the second quarter of 2024. This figure posts an increase of 5.1 percent compared to the same quarter of 2023, according to a bulletin issued by the (...)
A humpback whale has made one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, possibly driven by climate change, scientists say.
It was seen in the Pacific Ocean off Colombia in 2017, then popped up several years later near Zanzibar in the (...)
MAKKAH — A meeting of the Central Hajj Committee, chaired by Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal, reviewed the progress of work of the General Directorate of Passports, Ministry of Health, and Saudi Red Crescent Authority in rendering the (...)
Two kindergarten students were wounded in a shooting at a school in northern California on Wednesday afternoon and a male suspect was found dead with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.
The Butte County Sheriff's (...)
Women training as midwives and nurses in Afghanistan have told the BBC they were ordered not to return to classes in the morning — effectively closing off their last route to further education in the country.
Five separate institutions across (...)
Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, celebrated her 23rd birthday on Sunday as she continues to take on more official duties.
However, her future in Japan's imperial family remains uncertain due to the country's (...)
In October, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) sent a chartered flight carrying Indian nationals back home, marking a growing trend in deportations to India.
This was no ordinary flight – it was one of muliple large-scale "removal flights" (...)
An assertive group of cross-country travelers pinned and duct-taped an unruly passenger mid-flight this week after he allegedly tried to force open a plane door at 30,000 feet, according to public safety records and someone onboard.
The tussle on (...)
RIYADH — The Child Affairs Unit at the Public Prosecution has inaugurated a dedicated Interrogation Room for children, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding children's rights and prioritizing their best interests in accordance with the Child (...)
MADINAH — The first batch of guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit, arrived in Madinah. The program is implemented and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance,
The Umrah (...)
With tears in his eyes, Rafael Nadal said goodbye to professional tennis on Tuesday.
In a message to his adoring fans, one of the all-time greatest athletes said he just wanted to be celebrated for something so simple.
"I just want to be remembered (...)
A 17-year-old who is not allowed to speak in public in her own country has won a prestigious international award for advocating for the rights of Afghan girls. Nila Ibrahimi won the International Children's Peace Prize on Tuesday, an award that has (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Federation for Robotics and Wireless Sports announced the start of an intensive training camp to develop the skills of male and female students in the intermediate and secondary stages who have qualified to represent Saudi Arabia (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Education announced the cancellation of the condition of linking the annual bonus of teachers with obtaining a professional license. It also revoked linking the practice of the teaching profession to obtaining the (...)
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down from his role following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.
The review found that Justin Welby, 68, "could and should" have reported John (...)
RIYADH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif graced the annual graduation ceremony at the university's headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The (...)
DALLAS — Let's be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I've been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. A three-minute trip to the loo can easily turn into (...)
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the most senior cleric in the Church of England, is under mounting pressure to resign after a damning report accused him of failing to take sufficient action against a sadistic child abuser.
A review of the church's (...)
Last month brought good news for the great Indian bustard, a critically endangered bird found mainly in India.
Wildlife officials in the western state of Rajasthan have performed the first successful hatching of a chick through artificial (...)
An Israeli airstrike on a multi-story building in northern Gaza killed at least 27 people, relief officials said, as the Israeli military issued new evacuation orders in the area, where it is mounting a major offensive.
The home of the Mbahouh (...)
RIYADH — More than six million male and female students of public schools in Saudi Arabia started sitting for their final examinations on Sunday, marking the end of the first semester of the current academic year 1446.
Students from all educational (...)
With Election Day approaching, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris leads the presidential race by a slim margin, holding 48% support to Republican rival Donald Trump's 47%, according to recent polling.
The race remains close, especially in key swing (...)
The photo shows a large crowd of more than 200 people, crouching low amid the rubble of Jabalya in northern Gaza. Mostly men, many are almost naked, some are elderly, some visibly wounded. There's at least one child among them.
They were detained (...)
