Australia Seeks Charges Over 2024 Israeli Airstrike in Gaza That Killed Australian Aid Worker MELBOURNE: Australia has formally called for criminal charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people, including an Australian citizen, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, in a move that has intensified diplomatic
US Firm Involved in Defunct Gaza Aid Scheme Recruits New Officers, Website Shows JERUSALEM: A US-based security company previously involved in a now-defunct Gaza aid operation is advertising new positions for Arabic-speaking contractors with combat experience, according to job listings published on its website. North Carolina–based UG Solutions, which provided armed security personnel for the
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UN Says Israel’s West Bank Plans Would Accelerate ‘Dispossession of Palestinians’ GENEVA: The United Nations has warned that Israel’s proposed measures to tighten control over the occupied West Bank could significantly accelerate the displacement of Palestinians and undermine prospects for a viable Palestinian state. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said Israel’s latest
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Riyadh to Host Second Edition of Model of Care ForumRiyadh to Host Second Edition of Model of Care Forum RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s capital is set to host the second edition of the Model of Care Forum, an event focused on advancing the Kingdom’s healthcare transformation, under the patronage of Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel. Organized
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Saudi Minister Highlights Major Healthcare Gains RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system has recorded substantial improvements in public health outcomes, according to Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel. Speaking at the third Saudi Model of Care Forum in Riyadh, AlJalajel emphasized the positive results of the Kingdom’s localized healthcare approach. He noted a 40 percent decline in
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World Defense Show 2026 Accelerates Defense Localization With 28 Strategic Agreements Riyadh’s World Defense Show 2026 gathered strong momentum on its second day, as Saudi Arabia signed a wave of defense agreements and strategic partnerships with leading international players, underscoring the Kingdom’s accelerating localization drive under Vision 2030. The Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed the
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Riyadh Talks Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during an official visit to the Kingdom, underscoring the growing depth of Saudi-German relations. The meeting took place late Wednesday at Al Yamamah Palace, where the two leaders held formal talks covering
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Shared Rival, Split Strategy: Why the US and Israel Are Not Aligned on Iran WASHINGTON / TEL AVIV — Despite their close alliance, the United States and Israel are increasingly diverging in how they approach their shared adversary, Iran, as diplomatic signals from Washington contrast with Israel’s more hardline stance, analysts say. While both countries
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US Open to Talks With Iran, But Rubio Insists Missiles and Militias Must Be on the Table WASHINGTON — The United States is prepared to engage in talks with Iran as early as this week, but any discussions must go beyond Tehran’s nuclear program and address its missile capabilities and support for regional armed groups,
Saudi Arabia and Turkey Pledge Deeper Coordination to Uphold Regional and Global Security RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed their commitment to intensifying coordination aimed at safeguarding international peace and security, as the two leaders concluded high-level talks in Riyadh. In a joint statement issued on