BOSTON — President Joe Biden told Democratic donors Tuesday he wasn’t confident he’d be seeking another term if his predecessor Donald Trump wasn’t running for the White House, a notably candid assessment…
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Israeli settler violence brings destruction and fear to West Bank as war rages
By Jeremy Bowen KHIRBET ZANUTA — A few nights ago, the school in Khirbet Zanuta, a small Palestinian village in the hills south of Hebron, was destroyed along with most of the…
At least 85 civilians dead in northwest Nigeria after ‘mistaken’ army attack
ABUJA — Emergency response officials said at least 85 people have been confirmed dead after a “mistaken” army drone attack on a religious gathering in northwest Nigeria. The victims were killed Sunday…
COP28: To save the planet, we need a just and fair renewable energy revolution
DUBAI — The key to ensuring that communities — especially the most vulnerable —– can leave fossil-fuel based economies behind, is to create space for a just transition to a green economy,…
Alkhorayef highlights mining sector’s key role in boosting energy transition in green manufacturing
Saudi Gazette report DUBAI — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said that the mining sector plays an important role in supporting the energy transition in green manufacturing. In…
Saudi Arabia, Qatar agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all realms
Saudi Gazette report DOHA — Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding, including those for joint cooperation between central banks of the two countries, and…
Israel probes claims share traders knew of Hamas attack in advance
TEL AVIV — Israel says it is investigating claims that some investors may have known of Hamas’s attack on Israel before it took place on Oct. 7. An academic study suggests investors…
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE
President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, the Kremlin announced, as Moscow courts allies abroad despite being isolated over the Ukraine conflict. Putin has limited…
Saudi Arabia to approve general budget on Wednesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers will hold a session on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to approve the state’s general budget for the new fiscal year 1445/1446 AH, corresponding…
COP28: Over 60 countries pledge to slash cooling emissions amid rising temperatures
DUBAI — With rising temperatures leading to demand for more air conditioners and other cooling equipment, a new UN report launched Tuesday at COP28 climate talks in Dubai lays out a pathway…
Al-Khateeb: Expo 2030 site designs completed under supervision of Crown Prince
Saudi Gazette report DUBAI — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said that the designs for the Expo 2030 site in Riyadh have been completed under the full supervision of Crown Prince…
Saudi Arabia’s tree planting strategy is based on sustainability principle: Al-Fadley
Saudi Gazette report DUBAI — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley has said that Saudi Arabia’s tree planting strategy is based on the principle of sustainability as the country…
Price spikes, political woes hit millions in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — Daily-wage laborer Asif Maseeh wakes up each day wondering how he will feed his family of seven. “We just pray to God that we’ll find a way to eat tomorrow,”…
Home near Washington DC explodes as police surround armed suspect
WASHINGTON — A huge explosion has destroyed at least one home in a suburb of Washington DC as police executed a search warrant, authorities said. Before the blast in Arlington, Virginia, police…
Al Ittihad secures top spot in AFC Champions League Group C with 2-1 victory over Sepahan
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Al Ittihad claimed victory over Sepahan FC with a 2-1 scoreline, securing their position at the top of Group C in the AFC Champions League 2023/24 in…
11 hikers killed, 12 missing as Mount Marapi volcano erupts in Indonesia
JAKARTA — Eleven hikers have been found dead near the crater of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano after it erupted over the weekend, rescuers say. Twelve others are missing and the search was…
Defense minister inaugurates HMS Jazan in Jeddah
Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman graced the inaugural ceremony of ‘His Majesty’s Ship Jazan,’ the fourth ship of the Sarawat project at King Faisal Naval…
Gaza conflict to figure high at GCC Summit in Doha on Tuesday
Saudi Gazette report DOHA — The Gaza conflict and other major developments in the region will figure high at the 44th summit session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council…
Al-Jasser: Saudi Arabia will operate first hydrogen train in the region
Saudi Gazette report DUBAI — Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser said that Saudi Arabia will operate the first train powered by hydrogen in the region. “The cost of transportation using…
Energy minister unveils Saudi ambitions to achieve zero neutrality by 2060
Saudi Gazette report DUBAI — Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced on Monday that the Saudi Green Initiative was launched in 2021 to achieve the country’s climate ambitions of…