Update Warring parties in Sudan agree to 24-hour ceasefire – Saudi Arabia, US statement

Warring parties in Sudan agree to 24-hour ceasefire – Saudi Arabia, US statement

  • Parties agreed to refrain from prohibited movements, attacks, use of aircraft or drones, among others
  • Statement warns Jeddah talks may be adjourned if truce is not observed
By Arab News ·

US-Saudi relationship in a period of ‘increasing convergence,’ says US secretary of state

US-Saudi relationship in a period of ‘increasing convergence,’ says US secretary of state

  • Antony Blinken said that decades-long ties remain strong despite differing views on the decision by OPEC+ nations to cut oil-production targets
  • He added that ‘there are important opportunities for our two countries to work together to advance some very positive issues, very positive trends’
By Arab News ·

Russia has received hundreds of Iranian drones to attack Ukraine: White House

Russia has received hundreds of Iranian drones to attack Ukraine: White House

  • Washington says drones were built in Iran, shipped across Caspian Sea then used by Russian forces against Ukraine
By Reuters ·

‘Banan’ event weaves local, international heritage in Riyadh photos

‘Banan’ event weaves local, international heritage in Riyadh

  • Handicrafts Week highlights community-building aspect of multinational crafts, including woodworking, blacksmithing, weaving and embroidery
By Nada Alturki ·

Erdogan appoints Hafize Gaye Erkan as governor of Turkiye’s central bank

Erdogan appoints Hafize Gaye Erkan as governor of Turkiye’s central bank

  • Experts skeptical about whether appointment signals change of economic policy
By MENEKSE TOKYAY ·

Pilots, crew members and passengers of a women-only Hajj flight pose for a photo before departing from Kozhikode on June 8. video

Southern India makes history with first women-only Hajj flight 

  • Air India Express flight from Kozhikode carried 145 female pilgrims and six crew 
  • Kerala has the highest percentage of women pilgrims traveling without a mahram
By Sanjay Kumar ·

Saudi studio Telfaz11 and the Kingdom’s media production hub NEOM signed a deal this month

Saudi Arabia ‘poised for major global media role,’ says Telfaz11 CEO Alaa Fadan

  • Studio’s partnership with NEOM to see 9 nine TV and film productions in next 3 years
By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·

Saudi studio Telfaz11 and the Kingdom’s media production hub NEOM signed a deal this month

Saudi Arabia ‘poised for major global media role,’ says Telfaz11 CEO Alaa Fadan

  • Studio’s partnership with NEOM to see 9 nine TV and film productions in next 3 years
By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·

Guardiola says Man City ready to banish memory of 2021 Champions League final

Guardiola says Man City ready to banish memory of 2021 Champions League final

  • City were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea in Porto in the club's only previous appearance to date in the final of Europe's elite club competition
  • "I am pretty sure that two years ago what we planned, what we had in mind, was to have success against Chelsea," Guardiola said on Friday
By AFP ·