Harris’ support for Israel ‘ironclad’ after attack on Golan Heights

Six lawmakers say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend a meeting in Taiwan BEIJING: Lawmakers from at least six countries have said they are pressuring Chinese diplomats not to attend China-related meetings in Taiwan, in what they describe as an effort to isolate the self-governing island.Politicians from Bolivia, Colombia, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and … Read more

‘Immediate steps’ needed toward Gaza ceasefire, UK’s Starmer tells Israel’s President Herzog

How have post-Oct. 7 events affected the chances of Palestinian statehood? LONDON: On Oct. 6 last year, the prospect of ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict via the two-state solution seemed as far from becoming a reality as ever. Yet in the wake of the Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7, and Israel’s retaliation in Gaza, new life … Read more

Closing Bell: Saudi benchmark index rises 1.24 percent to close at 12,175

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national airline has topped the global airline rankings with an 88.22% on-time arrival rate in June, according to the latest data from independent flight tracking site Cirium. Saudia Airlines operates 16,133 flights across a network of over 100 destinations on four continents, achieving an on-time departure rate of 88.73%. This achievement is … Read more