Author: Editorial Team
BUCHAREST — Spanish F-18 fighter jets deployed on a NATO air defense mission shot down a suspected Russian drone after it entered Romanian airspace early Sunday, Romanian authorities said. Romania’s Defense Ministry said surveillance systems detected the aerial target at 4:44 a.m. local time, approximately 24 kilometers north of the southeastern city of Galati. The drone entered Romanian airspace from the direction of neighboring Moldova, the ministry said. Two Spanish F-18 fighter jets, which had been deployed preventively from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, established radar contact with the target and were authorized to engage. The drone was shot down at…
MODA & JAECOO is advancing its smart mobility ecosystem through SIVP — Super Intelligent Valet Parking, an intelligent parking assistance technology designed to address real-world urban driving challenges. As parking remains one of the most common pain points for drivers, especially in crowded cities, shopping malls, narrow parking spaces and open-air parking areas during high-temperature seasons, SIVP reflects OMODA & JAECOO’s focus on making intelligent vehicle technologies more practical, accessible and relevant to daily life. Designed for defined operating conditions, SIVP supports parking-space recognition, route planning, obstacle response and smooth parking manoeuvres. By assisting users with complex parking scenarios, the…
A Scottish family has transformed its longstanding passion for falconry into a family business specializing in breeding and raising falcons, participating in the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026, organized by the National Center for Falcons in Malham, north of Riyadh, alongside farms and producers from around the world. Leslie, representing one of the participating falcon breeding farms from Scotland, said her connection with falcons began many years ago through falconry and flying as a hobby. Over time, this passion developed into breeding and raising falcons, eventually becoming a family activity that brings its members together. She explained that her husband…
WASHINGTON — Adm. Brad Cooper, the top US military commander in the Middle East, visited the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during a 10-day regional tour that concluded Saturday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The visit came as the aircraft carrier continues an extended deployment supporting US military operations against Iran, including the blockade of Iranian ports. The Lincoln arrived in the Middle East in January and has now spent more than 240 consecutive days at sea, a record-setting stretch that has raised concerns over the impact of prolonged deployments on sailors and the vessel itself. Reports have…
Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. Thirty-six people were seriously injured in the Saturday morning quake in East Nusa Tenggara province, while 77 had minor injuries, Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus told a televised meeting. The quake, followed by some 341 aftershocks, is the Southeast Asian nation’s deadliest since a 2022 quake killed hundreds in West Java. More than 3,300 people in the Sikka region self-evacuated or were in a sports arena, said the disaster mitigation…
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and dust-stirring winds are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 49°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). For the expected heatwave, Dammam is forecast to record the highest temperature at 49°C, followed by Riyadh and Buraidah at 47°C. Temperatures are expected to reach 45°C in Makkah, 43°C in Madinah, and 42°C in Jeddah. Elsewhere, highs of 31°C are expected in Abha, 37°C in Tabuk and Jazan, 42°C in Hail and Najran, 30°C in Al-Baha, and 41°C in both Arar and Sakaka. As…
The death toll from the earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday has risen to 38, the country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported. Agency Chief Suharyanto stated during a press conference that 38 fatalities, two serious injuries, and 11 minor injuries have been confirmed, while approximately 2,000 residents have evacuated the affected area. Source: Riyadh Daily
A headache, an unusual blood test result, or a new medicine can quickly send people to ChatGPT looking for answers. But doctors in the UAE told Khaleej Times that there is a line between using AI to understand your health and relying on it when medical care is needed. The warning comes as more people turn to artificial intelligence for health information. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health found that 59 per cent of UAE respondents use AI to manage their health, compared with a global average of 35 per cent. Doctors said that AI can…
Buraidah International Dates Carnival is witnessing a continuous daily influx of over 100 date varieties, reflecting the richness and high quality of Qassim Region’s agricultural production while drawing large crowds of farmers, traders, and shoppers. This wide diversity drives robust commercial activity throughout the carnival, spanning daily displays, auctions, and marketing, as well as associated logistics such as packaging and transportation services. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has approved updates to the regulations governing Hajj season accommodation activities, licensing and classification standards. The ministry also endorsed the schedule of violations applicable to facilities designated to host pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah. The updates aimed to improve readiness of hospitality facilities, enhance service quality, and regulate operations in preparation for the Hajj season of 2027. Ministry of Tourism Spokesperson Nasr Alansari stated that the updates are intended to strengthen the regulatory and operational framework and ensure that facilities are fully prepared before commencing operations and receiving pilgrims. The requirements include verifying operational…