At the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that America and Europe are closely connected, describing the US as “a child of Europe” and offering a conditional proposal for a renewed partnership. In his speech, Rubio said the United States seeks to build a new global order and prefers to do…
Congress is facing another partial shutdown as Republicans and Democrats fail to reach an agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The deadline to maintain government operations has passed, and GOP leaders sent their members home Thursday without a resolution. The outcome of the standoff may hinge on public support for proposed changes to…
Newly released documents from the US Department of Justice reveal that former White House adviser Steve Bannon exchanged messages in 2019 with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that referenced opposition efforts involving Pope Francis. The communications, included in a broader document release, show Bannon expressing strong criticism of the late pontiff and discussing political strategies…
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale was recorded Friday afternoon, February 13, 2026, in the region northwest of Khasab, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Center (EMC) at Sultan Qaboos University. The tremor occurred at approximately 3:08 PM local time, with the epicenter located roughly 386 kilometers northwest of Khasab, in a seismically…
The Royal Oman Police Air Wing conducted a search and rescue operation for a citizen who suffered injuries after falling in one of the mountains in Rustaq Governorate. The man sustained injuries to his foot and head and was promptly airlifted to Rustaq Reference Hospital, where he is receiving necessary medical care. Authorities confirmed that…
England’s Mimi Rhodes surged into the lead after the second round of the PIF Saudi Ladies International at Riyadh Golf Club, continuing her impressive start to the PIF Global Series 2026 opener. The 24-year-old, recognized as the Ladies European Tour’s 2025 Rookie of the Year, posted a two-day score of 11-under-par, firing a 69 in…
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for strengthened efforts to combat antisemitism, emphasizing the need for stricter penalties against racist and antisemitic acts amid persistently high levels of hostility toward Jewish communities in France. Macron made the remarks at a ceremony marking 20 years since the death of Ilan Halimi, a young Jewish man who…
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday to review bilateral relations and explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation between the two nations. According to Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry, the ministers discussed ways to expand joint initiatives and addressed a range of issues of…
The Japan consulate in Jeddah marked the upcoming birthday of Emperor Naruhito with a formal reception on Thursday evening, underscoring deepening cultural and economic relations between Japan and Saudi Arabia. The event, hosted at the residence of Consul General Daisuke Yamamoto, drew senior Saudi officials, diplomats, business representatives and members of the local community. Among…
Ukraine talks in Geneva are set to resume on February 17-18, the Kremlin confirmed Friday, as diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year war continue without a clear breakthrough. According to Russian officials, the upcoming negotiations will follow the same trilateral structure involving representatives from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov…
