China frees Australian reporter Cheng Lei after three years detention over espionage charges
SYDNEY — Australian TV anchor Cheng Lei has been released by China, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Wednesday, more…
EU warns Elon Musk ‘disinformation’ is spreading on X after Hamas attack
BRUSSELS — The EU has warned Elon Musk that X is being used to spread “disinformation” after Hamas’ attack on…
3-week Saudi-Chinese joint naval drill begins
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and China have launched a joint naval exercise at a naval brigade camp…
Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
HELSINKI — Finland says damage to an underwater natural gas pipeline with Estonia on Sunday may have been deliberate and…
UN chief proposes $3.3 billion budget for 2024
NEW YORK — UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday introduced a $3.3 billion program budget for the organization in 2024,…
Criminal was killed in exchange of police fire while trying to flee after robbing SR1 million in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — One member of a two-member armed gang of robbers was killed and the other injured…
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…