UN General Assembly elects 15 new members to Human Rights Council
NEW YORK — The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected 15 new countries to serve on the Human Rights Council,…
GASTAT: Saudi Arabia records birth of 16,160 twins last year
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded the birth of 16,160 twins during the year 2022, according to the statistical…
IMF forecast: Saudi economy will post 4% growth in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its estimates for the growth of Saudi Arabia’s economy…
WHO announces nomination of Dr. Balkhy as regional director for Eastern Mediterranean
RIYADH — The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the appointment of Dr. Hanan Balkhy as the WHO Regional Director for…
500 still missing following Afghanistan earthquake, say UN aid teams
KABUL — Nearly 500 people are still missing from the worst-affected area of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked Herat…
$21 million appeal to help thousands displaced by gang violence in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the government of Haiti are appealing for $21 million to ensure…
Saudi Arabia will treat Premium Residency holders like citizens regarding levy for house workers
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Council of Ministers on Tuesday decided that expatriates, who are holders of Premium Residency,…
Cabinet discusses content of Crown Prince’s talks with Arab leaders on ways to halt ongoing escalation
RIYADH — The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Tuesday in Riyadh, went over…
GEA Chief Al-Sheikh launches website for booking Riyadh Season 2023 tickets
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh launched the official website for reservation of…
President Biden interviewed over handling of classified files
WASHINGTON — US President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of a probe into his handling of classified documents…