Wellington: A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand’s lower North Island on Wednesday, the country’s geoscience agency reported, describing the tremor as moderate. According to Saudi Press Agency, the epicenter was located 20 kilometers south of Hastings in the Hawke’s Bay Region, at a depth of 30 kilometers. No immediate reports

Riyadh: Serbian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dragan Bisenic yesterday visited the International Falcon Breeders Auction (IFBA) 2025, organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, featuring prominent local and international breeding farms. The auction will continue until August 25. According to

Khyber pakhtunkhwa: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 2,680 food baskets to people affected by floods in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. According to Saudi Press Agency, over 16,000 individuals benefited from the assistance, as part of the third phase of the 2025 Food Security Support Project

Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange Main Index ended trading lower today, losing 6.21 points to close at 10,763.45. The total value of traded shares amounted to SAR4.2 billion. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) closed higher, gaining 189.19 points to close at 26,333.30. The total

Djibouti: Director of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) office in Djibouti Messeira Seif praised Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting religious leaders in spreading Islam’s true message of tolerance, brotherhood, and peaceful coexistence among communities. According to Saudi Press Agency, in a press statement issued during a four-day religious

Gaza: The foreign ministers of 24 countries called for urgent action to end famine in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to protect humanitarian aid and ensure its delivery to civilians. According to Saudi Press Agency, a statement issued by 24 countries warned that new registration requirements imposed by the