- Meeting at UN HQ led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
- Ministers call for lasting peace, implementation of two-state solution
Analysis
- Over a seven-week period, Israel’s military has reduced much of once densely populated part of Gaza to rubble
- More than 1 million Palestinians have fled the enclave’s north, including Gaza City, considered the urban center
- Ambassador reiterates rejection of calls for forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
- He said the OPCW’s role in maintaining international peace and security had increased
- Officials say the king will call on participants to push Israel to end its siege of the enclave and allow unimpeded flow of goods by opening additional border crossings
- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says current temporary truce in the conflict is not enough and again calls for a permanent ceasefire
- He tells Security Council meeting in New York the time is ripe for recognition of Palestinian state and calls for it to be granted full UN membership
- Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 consists of projects that involve both the public and private sectors
- Iwata exchanged views with Mubarak on further expanding and deepening the cooperative relationship
- Event hosted by Kingdom’s Ministry of Media
- Showcases best of Saudi cultural, development projects
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Decoders
Who was Tarafa bin Al-Abd?
A sixth-century poet from the Bakr tribe, Tarafa bin Al-Abd was one of the seven renowned poets featured in the ancient Arabic poetry anthology. The Saudi Ministry of Culture is to stage the Tarafa bin Al-Abd Festival from Nov. 16 to 24 in Al-Ahsa, in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, to highlight the life, career, and works of the poet.
Islamic World District Project
A major initiative being implemented in the holy city of Madinah, the Islamic World District Project is envisioned to offer high-quality residential and hospitality services to enrich the religious and cultural experiences of visitors, along with Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, during their visit to Madinah. The project is expected to include 18,000 hotel rooms upon completion, with eco-friendly means of transportation.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- A court in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday sentenced Yegor Balazeikin, 17, on “terrorism” charges
- The propellant in the home-made Molotov cocktails failed to ignite and did not result in any casualties or significant damage
- Saudi Sports Minister approves naming of this weekend’s round of matches in honor of the Kingdom being chosen to host the prestigious global event in 2030
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