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  • 19th Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Lebanon

    A 19th relief plane of the Saudi air bridge, operated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), left King Khalid International Airport for Lebanon today, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.

  • Trump’s return could signal new path for Israel, Gaza, Lebanon crisis

    “Trump doesn’t like geopolitics. He prefers geo-economics,” said Nicolas Michelon, CEO of Asia Intelligence Advisory. “He wants to do business deals. Wars are bad for business.” This transactional approach could significantly impact the ongoing conflicts, particularly as Trump seeks to address domestic American challenges through international dealmaking. “This was America’s first geopolitical election,” said Abishur Prakash, geopolitical analyst and founder of The Geopolitical Business Inc. “The solutions to the challenges facing Americans passes through the world stage, and in that setup, Middle East becomes not just important, but monumental to Trump’s efforts to solve the various challenges weighing on Americans.”

  • Contraband Whiskey and a Secret Royal Dinner: Wall Street Goes to Riyadh

    Even a small “check,” or investment from a Saudi company or family, might be $100 million, earmarked for artificial intelligence initiatives or energy infrastructure, attendees said. On the higher end, there were groups such as the government’s official sovereign wealth fund, called the Public Investment Fund and led by the magnate Yasir Al-Rumayyan, willing to write multibillion-dollar checks.

  • 4,000-year-old ancient settlement discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Khaybar Oasis, sheds light on early urban life

    The town, named al-Natah, was found within Khaybar’s walled oasis, a lush region surrounded by desert. Led by French archaeologist Guillaume Charloux, the team discovered a 14.5-kilometer wall enclosing the residential area. This discovery, published in the journal PLOS One, provides tangible evidence of organized occupancy. Dating back to around 2400 BC during the early Bronze Age, al-Natah is believed to have supported up to 500 residents. This highlights its importance in the region’s historical landscape and enhances our understanding of social and architectural developments of the time.

  • 18th Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Lebanon with Essential Aid Supplies

    The 18th relief plane of the Saudi air bridge, operated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), left King Khalid International Airport for Lebanon today, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.

  • Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Saudi NSA al-Aiban and Minister al-Swaha

    Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met today with Saudi Arabia’s National Security Advisor Musaid al-Aiban and Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah al-Swaha. They discussed a range of efforts to expand U.S.-Saudi cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and other areas of science and technology. Deputy Secretary Campbell affirmed the United States’ commitment to partnering with Saudi Arabia to build advanced tech ecosystems and unlock the potential of safe, secure, and trustworthy and responsible AI. They also discussed continued efforts to de-escalate tensions and work toward lasting peace and security in the region.

  • Lebanon, Israel could agree to ceasefire within days, Lebanese prime minister says

    Lebanon's prime minister expressed hope on Wednesday that a ceasefire deal with Israel would be announced within days as Israel's public broadcaster published what it said was a draft agreement providing for an initial 60-day truce. The document, which broadcaster Kan said was a leaked proposal written by Washington, said Israel would withdraw its forces from Lebanon within the first week of the 60-day ceasefire. It largely aligned with details reported earlier by Reuters based on two sources familiar with the matter.

  • Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli parliament’s decision to ban UNRWA

    The move “constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and a direct violation of the rules of international legitimacy, in light of the unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe facing the brotherly Palestinian people,” the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency SPA.

  • Heritage commission expands urban heritage register with 500 new sites

    The newly registered sites are distributed across several regions, with Riyadh leading with 413 sites, followed by Makkah with 39, Al-Baha with 25, and smaller numbers in Hail (6), Jazan (5), Aseer (4), and two sites each in the Eastern, Najran, and Al-Jouf regions. Additionally, Tabuk and Qassim regions each registered one site.

  • 14th Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Lebanon with Essential Aid Supplies

    The 14th relief plane of the Saudi air bridge, operated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), left King Khalid International Airport for Lebanon today, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.