The Department of Homeland Security has launched a review targeting US citizens who may have registered to vote or cast ballots prior to becoming naturalized, according to an internal memo obtained by reporters. The initiative, overseen by Homeland Security Investigations’ Identity and Benefit Fraud Unit, is part of the administration’s ongoing effort to enforce federal…
APM Terminals has agreed to purchase a 37.5% stake in the South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, in a move aimed at strengthening the port’s integration into global shipping networks. Under the deal, DP World will retain a 62.5% majority stake and continue to operate the facility. APM Terminals is a wholly owned subsidiary…
Saudi Arabia has been honored with the Press Ganey Award for Healthcare Impact and Transformation, recognizing the Kingdom’s progress in strengthening patient-centered care and advancing comprehensive healthcare reform. Representatives of the Ministry of Health accepted the award during the Press Ganey Human Experience Conference held in Florida this month. The recognition highlights the sweeping changes…
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned drone attacks carried out by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, describing the strikes as “heinous acts” that have targeted civilians and humanitarian operations. Addressing the United Nations Security Council in New York, the Kingdom’s ambassador to the UN, Abdulaziz Alwasil, denounced what he called criminal attacks by the RSF, including…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in an unprecedented development involving a senior member of the royal family. Officers from Thames Valley Police detained the 66-year-old at his residence on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk on Thursday morning. He was taken to Aylsham police station for questioning and later…
US President Donald Trump has said the world will know within the next “probably 10 days” whether the United States can reach an agreement with Iran over its nuclear programme or whether further action may be required. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, Mr Trump said negotiations with Tehran…
A single nasal spray vaccine could one day protect people against coughs, colds, flu viruses and even certain bacterial lung infections, according to researchers in the United States who describe the approach as a major shift in how vaccines work. Scientists at Stanford University say their experimental “universal vaccine” has shown promising results in animal…
The Sultanate of Oman has successfully registered four of its prominent cultural sites—Al Hazm Fort, Jabreen Castle, Harat Al Sibani, and Harat Al Yaman—on the Islamic World Heritage List. The announcement was made during the 13th session of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Heritage Committee, held in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan….
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques has commenced restoration work on the Al-Fath Mosque in Al-Jumum Governorate, part of a broader initiative repairing 60 of 130 historic mosques across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Fath Mosque, believed to have been visited by the Prophet Muhammad, will see its area…
Anthony Gordon stole the spotlight as Newcastle United delivered a dominant 6-1 victory over Qarabag in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie in Baku on Wednesday. Gordon netted an extraordinary four goals before halftime at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, putting Newcastle firmly in control of the tie. Malick Thiaw also scored…
