MANILA: When Jenette Torres Odena’s three-year-old son fell ill days after receiving a jab as part of a Philippine vaccination drive, his photograph quickly spread on Facebook alongside claims the inoculation had killed him. Doctors found no link between the boy’s condition and the measles-rubella v...

Sami Abu Shehadeh, an Arab Israeli politician, withdrew from the upcoming parliamentary election following a Supreme Court indication to bar him from the race. Arab Israeli parties may play a critical role in deciding the election outcome.

As Israel faces international criticism over its actions in Gaza, it has begun forming alliances with far-right parties in Europe, raising concerns due to these parties’ ties to antisemitism.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new Pentagon office focused on religious affairs. This office will report directly to him and intends to support military chaplains, though it has faced criticism for potentially favoring Christianity.

RIYADH: Coffee is not merely a beverage but a deeply rooted part of Saudi culture, with a story that extends from the land and farms to gatherings, hospitality and national identity. As the UN marks Oct. 1, 2026 as International Coffee Day for the first time, Saudi Arabia joins in celebrating the ri...

Cartoon by Amjad Rasmi. (Courtesy of Asharq Al-Awsat)

JEDDAH: The opening round of Season 3 of the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship Certified by the FIA got underway today. The Kingdom’s first national single-seater championship will feature 15 drivers representing eight teams, with the opening round running until 3 October. The championship is org...

Saudi Arabia is investing billions in artificial intelligence through government-backed initiatives, infrastructure spending and global partnerships, reflecting its ambition to become a global leader in AI and remain at the forefront of a technology trend expected to see global AI spending reach $2....

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030 continues to accelerate, Portugal says it is looking for ways to strengthen its engagement with the Kingdom through business partnerships, cultural exchanges, and the growing community of its citizens living and working in the country. In an...

MILWAUKEE: G20 trade ministers agree that it is “not acceptable” for countries to target food supplies in conflicts, a French official told AFP on Thursday, adding that European leaders took aim at Russia on the issue at high-level talks. Trade officials from the Group of 20 major economies are gath...

President Trump suggested a possible connection between Iran and the FlyDubai copilot involved in a recent incident to crash a plane. U.S. officials are investigating the matter.

RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said its forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and four drones launched into southern Saudi Arabia by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday. One ballistic missile and the four drones were intercepted and destroyed over Kha...