RIYADH: Municipal authorities in the Asir region have announced the completion of renovation and development works in the historic Al-Yanfa heritage village in the Tamniah district. The initiative aims to elevate the village into a premier destination, attracting visitors and tourists from across the world, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

RIYADH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan on Monday visited the Welcome and Reception Center for Pilgrims on the Hijrah route to inspect the services offered to pilgrims and the preparations made to receive those who are coming to perform the Hajj rituals this year. He also reviewed the center’s workflow, ensuring it guarantees the comfort of pilgrims and the expeditious completion of procedures related to the services provided to them, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the chairman of the Standing Committee of International Humanitarian Law Dr. Jalal Al-Owaisi in Riyadh on Monday. During the reception, Prince Faisal, Al-Owaisi, and his accompanying delegation discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of international humanitarian law. The strengthening of international unification with regard to supporting efforts made to ensure human security and safety in all parts of the world was also discussed during the meeting.

RIYADH: After the recent rains in Asir, the city of Abha is awash with color as the jacaranda trees that line its streets spring into life. Scores of picnickers and tourists have been drawn to areas like Art Street where the blossoms provide a picturesque backdrop to the hustle and bustle of the city, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Asir region is home to more than 15,000 jacaranda trees, some of which can grow to a height of 18 meters (60 feet).

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia launched the Makkah Route Initiative at Ankara Esenboga Airport on Monday with the Kingdom’s ambassador to Turkiye in attendance. A lounge was set up at the airport in Ankara, making it the second Turkish airport to facilitate Makkah Route Initiative pilgrims, Saudi Press Agency reported. The initiative aims to provide high-quality services to Hajj pilgrims from beneficiary countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Amid persistent regional disputes and recent delays, the Presidents of Somalia's Southwest, Jubbaland, and Galmudug states arrived in Mogadishu on Monday to partake in the resumed National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting.

Nairobi (HOL) — Three Kenyan nationals were detained at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday on charges of attempting to smuggle gold into India, authorities reported.

Nairobi (HOL) — A recent report has shown a significant rise in the number of study, work, and family reunification permits issued to refugees in OECD countries. The “Safe Pathways for Refugees” report, co-produced by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), revealed a 38% increase in 2022 compared to the previous year.

Air quality advisories are in effect across Western Canada as smoky conditions plague some areas, according to the latest forecasts. Here's where.

An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that the City of Ottawa was negligent in its enforcement of the city's taxi bylaw when it allowed Uber to begin operating in 2014, harming the city's established taxi industry.

A wildfire burning dangerously close to Fort Nelson, B.C., has grown to more than 50 square kilometres, and officials are warning that the blaze's behaviour is expected to become more volatile over the next 48 hours.

The Ukrainian side expressed hope of signing an agreement on the purchase of the equipment in June

He said that the opposition movement «will increase pressure across the entire country, from the north to the south»

The candidates were nominated by President Vladimir Putin and their names were submitted to the council on May 12

Acceptance of applications will begin no later than May 16

Deputy Energy Minister Sergey Mochalnikov and member of the Yemeni Advisory Council Rashid Barabaa also discussed prospects for implementing joint projects in the field of green energy

Parents and guardians increasingly attend their children's assessments in high schools, trying to influence grading decisions, even with lawyers demanding better grades for their offspring.

The novel ‘The Prey’ by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir is on the UK’s Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger shortlist as the best translated crime novel of 2024. The award, which has been granted since 1955, is considered the most prestigious in the crime fiction world.

British military officials also spread misinformation to the US, treated citizen-victims of their spying as foreigners, and considered embedding government censors within social media companies

Scores of moms were feted on Sunday at the Fathers Who Cook for Mothers event in St Catherine. The annual event, which has been staged for over a decade, saw male chefs preparing meals for attendees, mostly mothers. Among the chefs was former...

The Government will be undertaking several projects, valued at more than $400 million, to improve access to water in Portland. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Matthew Samuda, provided details of the...

Lawyers representing Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused have filed a habeas corpus application in the Suprem Court seeking their release. The application was filed today. They are seeking the release of Kartel, whose real name is Adidja...

The trial of social activists Lloyd D'Aguilar and Euline Nugent, who are charged with breaching the Public Order Act, is to commence in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on June 4. They were seen demonstrating in front of Jamaica House on...

Supreme Court judge Justice David Batts will rule on May 31 whether the Government should remain in control of fraud-hit investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) or trustee Caydion Campbell.  Batts gave the indication on Friday. The...

Plans to turn The Chequers Inn in the quiet Kent village of Smarden have sparked fury from locals, with a group now raising money to buy the building and run it as a community pub.

Smishing is used by criminals to target consumers with texts impersonating trusted organisations, and often contain a link to a fraudulent website.

Cohen has been touted as the star witness for the prosecution and has already been at the center of the drama in the first trial of a former president.

This makes all the difference in the world! We’ve been fooled I’ll give you the bottom line. A TREATY needs the signature of the US President plus a 2/3 vote of approval in the Senate.

One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach — working at the local, regional, national, and global levels — with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.

The push for online ID.

After a recent censorship effort by German authorities, yet another government has demanded that free speech platform and Big Tech alternative Gab censor content that the government disapproves of. And once again, the platform is refusing to comply.

Retired US General Mark Milley on Tuesday bizarrely defended Israel's slaughter of civilians in Gaza by saying that «we» in America also «slaughtered people in massive numbers -- innocent people who had nothing to do with their government.»

The country’s exports to India are expected to drastically increase following the signing of 16 trade agreements between some Indian investors and Malawian institutions including government departments. Speaking at Kamuzu Palace today during an audience with President Lazarus Chakwera, leader of the 37-member delegation from India Sunil Hukumatray Rajdev said some will also invest in […] The post Chakwera leads Malawi in signing 16 trade agreement with 37 Indian investors, move to boost exports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government has labeled the call by former president of Malawi and DPP leader Peter Mutharika as unwarranted, asking President Lazarus Chakwera to open up the central region for other political parties to conduct political rallies ahead of the 2025 polls. Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu says the former Malawi leader would have been at […] The post Analysts, Govt shocked with APM remarks of calling on Chakwera ‘to open up Central Region’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Business lady and philanthropist Mrs. Triephornia Mpinganjira has bailed out a mother Mrs Musaiwa with a return air ticket to go to India to attend to her daughter Queen Musaiwa who suffered a brain infection while studying there. It follows a request she received from social media philanthropist and influencer Gerald Kampanikiza for assistance from […] The post Triephornia Mpinganjira buys return ticket for mother to travel to India to attend to her daughter in ICU appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.