Explosions in Caracas: Power outages and tension in Venezuela
Loud explosions were heard in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, causing a power outage. Learn more about the incident, the political context, and Venezuela's energy crisis.
Gold prices today: Decline at the start of 2026, while silver rises
Gold prices closed lower in the first trading session of 2026, with futures contracts falling to $4,329. Learn more about silver and platinum prices and economic analysis.
Transferring passport information and changing name in Absher | Comprehensive Services Guide
Learn about the steps to transfer resident passport information via Absher, the conditions for changing the first name electronically, and the regulations for the new national identity card photo according to the Civil Status Department.
Saturday's weather forecast: Frost, fog, and dust hit 11 regions in Saudi Arabia
Find out the details of Saturday's weather in Saudi Arabia. The Meteorology Department warns of a cold wave, frost, fog, and dust-raising winds affecting 11 regions of the Kingdom, with alerts for travelers.
Saudi Arabia is hosting a conference in Riyadh to resolve the southern issue
Saudi Arabia welcomes the request of the Yemeni Leadership Council to hold a comprehensive conference in Riyadh that brings together the southern components to discuss fair solutions to the southern issue and end political tensions.
Wall Street closes mixed, Dow Jones rises
US stock indices closed mixed on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 rising while the Nasdaq declined. Here's a breakdown of the market's performance and its impact.
Al-Alimi requests that Saudi Arabia host a comprehensive southern conference in Riyadh
The head of the Yemeni Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, officially requests that Saudi Arabia host a comprehensive southern conference in Riyadh to resolve the southern issue, promote national consensus, and renounce violence.
Oil prices 2026: Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude decline in the first session
Oil prices fell on the first trading day of 2026. Brent crude dropped to $60.75 and West Texas Intermediate to $57.32 as markets awaited global economic indicators.
Faisal bin Farhan discusses regional developments with Türkiye and Pakistan
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held telephone talks with his Turkish and Pakistani counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability.
European stocks close higher, FTSE breaks a historic barrier
European stocks closed higher across the board on Friday, with the Stoxx 600 posting its third consecutive year of gains and Britain's FTSE touching the 10,000-point mark for the first time.