The ruling by the United States Supreme Court against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, is "a setback in our fight against climate change", said the UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
He was responding to a question at the (...)
Despite diplomatic engagements, restoring the so-called Iran nuclear agreement continues to be hindered by political and technical differences, the UN political and peacebuilding chief told the Security Council on Thursday.
In the landmark accord, (...)
The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization.
The U.N. health agency said in its latest weekly report on the pandemic that the (...)
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, is working to secure alternative flights and additional seats for pilgrims wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia from Britain, the United States and European countries. It is (...)
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, is working to secure alternative flights and additional seats for pilgrims wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia from Britain, the United States of America and European (...)
A delegation from the United States of America, headed by Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, was briefed on the programs and activities implemented by King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue on Tuesday, (...)
US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday plans to enlarge US troops' deployment in European and strengthen the NATO alliance.
Biden made the announcement at the beginning of the NATO Summit in Madrid today following a welcome from NATO (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Investment said that foreign direct investment (FDI) posted a growth of 9.5 percent, reaching SR7.4 billion ($1.97 billion) in the first quarter of 2022 while compared to the same period in 2021.
Saudi Arabia turned in a (...)
JEDDAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, announced on Wednesday that it is working to secure alternative flights and additional seats for pilgrims wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia from Britain, the (...)
Former Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary Generals have always called for dialogue as an approach for resolving disputes between states. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is proving to be yet another window of opportunity for Gulf States to both (...)
At least 46 people have been found dead in an abandoned truck on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas.
A fire official said 16 people, including four children, had also been taken to hospital.
The survivors were "hot to the touch" and suffering from (...)
Legalized cannabis use in some countries and states appears to have accelerated daily use and related health impacts, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed in a new report released on Monday.
The World Drug Report 2022 also details the (...)
The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Tuesday afternoon at Al-Salam Palace, was briefed on the outcomes of the visits of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to Egypt, Jordan and Türkiye, and discussions with the (...)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet's session held on Tuesday afternoon at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
At the outset of the session, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques spoke about Allah's (...)
Although climate change threatens everyone, women and girls often suffer its harshest and most violent consequences, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Monday.
"While I welcome the international attention on climate change's impact on (...)
The Saudi US joint exhibition on the art of photography, organized by Tabuk branch of the Culture and Arts Association in cooperation with the US consultate general in Jeddah, concluded here this evening.
Organizers said that during the three-day (...)
North Korea on Saturday condemned "aggression moves" by Washington and Seoul, vowing to take revenge as it marked the 72nd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War at a time of rising tension on the Korean Peninsula.
Amid concerns North Korea (...)
Saudi newspapers highlighted in their editorials today a number of issues at local, regional and international arena.
In their front pages, almost all Saudi press highlighted prominent local news and developments, citing that starting from today, (...)
Friday's decision by the US Supreme Court which overturns the 50-year-old Roe v Wade judgment guaranteeing access to abortion across the United States, was described by the UN human rights chief as "a huge blow to women's human rights and gender (...)
The Association of Culture and Arts in Tabuk Region has held the first Saudi-American Joint Exhibition of Photography in the region in the presence of the Consul General of the United States of America in Jeddah, Faris Asad.
The attendees toured the (...)
Investing in the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is also "investing in stability" for the entire Middle East region, the UN chief told a pledging conference on Thursday.
"It means investing in the economic and social wellbeing (...)
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit France next week as his new Labor government looks to repair relations strained last year when Australia scrapped a French submarine deal.
Australia cancelled the multi-billion-dollar order with (...)
The US Senate has passed a gun control bill - the most significant firearms legislation in nearly 30 years.
Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats in the upper chamber of Congress to approve the measure by 65 votes to 33.
It follows mass shootings (...)
Just a few days ago, a statement was issued by the Saudi Royal Court that said: Upon the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, President of the United States of America, Mr. Joseph R. Biden will visit the Kingdom of Saudi (...)
At least eight Russian and Chinese warships have been spotted in the seas near Japan this week, another sign of the apparent pressure the two partners have been putting on Tokyo as relations deteriorate over Ukraine and Taiwan respectively.
Japan's (...)