Thousands throng Beirut show as Hezbollah vows revenge

BEIRUT, Lebanon: As the leader of Hezbollah threatened Israel with crushing retaliation for the killing of its top commander, thousands flocked to dance antics in Beirut in a stark example of Lebanon's deep divisions.In the capital's southern suburbs – a Hezbollah stronghold – tens of thousands of black-clad men and women in military uniforms joined … Read more

Israel advances most West Bank settlements in decades: EU

Lebanon has the right to defend its country amid systematic Israeli escalation, Mikati told army officers BEIRUT: Lebanon is determined to defend its country and sovereignty, interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday. “We will hesitate to do so, regardless of the casualties,” he said. Mikati described regional developments as “disturbing”, signaling increased levels … Read more

Festivals showcase Al-Jouf region | Arab News

JEDDAH: Saudi watchmaker Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani became interested in watches at a young age and is now one of the first Saudis to join the world of watch engineering, driven by his dedication to the craft. His journey to watchmaking began while working for a company representing Longines. The lack of local skilled watchmakers sparked his … Read more

Madinah farmers begin date harvest as season nears peak ripeness of fruit

MADINA: Farmers in Medina have started harvesting dates as palm trees have reached optimum maturity this agricultural season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ripening process of date palms involves several stages, starting with pollination and progressing to thinning, where excess fruit is removed to promote optimal growth. Dates are carefully wrapped in palm leaves … Read more