RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Al-Ahsa on Saturday honored the Kingdom’s first female veterinary graduates. The event, held on World Veterinary Day, was staged in cooperation with the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases and attended by officials and stakeholders from the veterinary field, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The women honored were from King Faisal University.

RIYADH: Only a real commitment to a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can prevent the war in Gaza from reoccurring, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Sunday. “We in the region are not going to focus only on solving the crisis of the moment, we’re going to look at how we can solve the bigger problem in the context of Gaza. That is, a real commitment to a two-state solution, that is, a credible, irreversible path to a Palestinian state,” he told the World Economic Forum’s special meeting in Riyadh.

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the emir of Kuwait and the prime minister of Iraq separately in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meetings with Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, the crown prince discussed aspects of relations between the Kingdom and Kuwait and Iraq. Opportunities to develop relations in various fields were also discussed. 

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister of Investment Transaction Saleh Al-Khabti said that the healthcare sector’s contribution to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product is projected to reach about $66.6 billion, with the creation of more than 245,000 jobs by 2030. Al-Khabti shared the information during a panel discussion titled “The Kingdom and Vision 2030 as a Global Health Tourism Destination”, at the Health Tourism Future Forum, which began Sunday in Riyadh.

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held meetings with his Algerian, Malaysian, Sri Lankan, Swiss and Norwegian counterparts on Sunday. The meetings took place on the sidelines of a special meeting of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The talks focused on bolstering bilateral relations and addressing regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip.  

London (HOL) —In response to a significant influx of Somali asylum seekers and broader migration challenges via the UK, the Irish government is preparing to introduce emergency legislation aimed at deporting those who have entered the UK before their arrival in Ireland.

MOGADISHU, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Sunday that about 88,000 people were internally displaced in Somalia in the first three months of 2024.

Somalia has emerged as a new source of remittances for Kenya and Uganda, accounting for $180 million and $21.9 million respectively per year, diplomatic sources say.

Laurentian University's board of governors approved a budget of just over $201.7 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

One person has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man who fell from a balcony following an altercation inside a Toronto apartment building.

Raneem, 10, lives with a neurological condition and liver disease and needs Cholbam, a medication, for a longer and healthier life.

Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met privately Sunday morning in Miami, breaking a years-long chill between the presumptive Republican nominee and his onetime chief primary rival.

Former US mortuary worker Candace Chapman Scott has pleaded guilty to charges that she sold stolen body parts from medical school cadavers Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s grip on power will soon be called into question both inside and outside of Ukraine, Moscow believes Read Full Article at RT.com

The Green Party’s Jill Stein was hauled away from a demonstration at Washington University in zip-tie handcuffs Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian military had attacked a Ukrainian airfield not far from Dnepr, targeting drone hangars, the Defense Ministry says  Read Full Article at RT.com

Ex-President Donald Trump widens his lead over incumbent Joe Biden as US voters look more positively on his term in office Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met privately Sunday morning in Miami, breaking a years-long chill between the presumptive Republican nominee and his onetime chief primary rival.

Britain's first public memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust was covered up and guarded by Met Police officers to stop pro-Palestinian protestors targeting the monument.

Anurag Thakur lauded BJP's development initiatives, criticized Congress, and highlighted infrastructure projects. He emphasized inclusive governance, national security efforts, and contrasted governance styles, reaffirming commitment to India's prosperity.

A case of sexual harassment and stalking was registered on Sunday against the son and grandson of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, former minister H D Revanna and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna respectively. The case was registered in Holenarasipur police station in the district based on a complaint by their cook. The complainant said she is a relative of Revanna's wife Bhavani.

The 94th Salt Satyagraha Yatra from Trichy retraces the Dandi Salt March against British salt monopoly. Commemorating historical events, Gandhians reenact the march, aiming to educate and honor the Indian independence movement.

Asserting that the opposition has fallen short, Union Minister and BJP's candidate for the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency, Piyush Goyal, emphasized that the nation is secure and progressing towards prosperity under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier in the day, Piyush Goyal held a roadshow in an open jeep with people turning up in large numbers.

Malawi leader President Lazarus Chakwera has left Malawi for Nairobi Kenya where he is expected to attend the World Bank meeting. Speaking during his departure, Chakwera hailed World Bank for all the development projects being implemented in the the country. The president gave the example of how World Bank is supporting Malawi drive to achieve […] The post World Bank Kenya visit: Chakwera hails World Bank for being a good partner towards Malawi’s food security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Elon Musk is in Beijing to discuss Tesla’s further operations in the country Read Full Article at RT.com

The incident occurred in the village of Garaagaj

According to the source, the delegation will discuss the latest proposal on a deal with Israel advanced by the mediators and Israel’s response to it

Maria Zakharova drew attention to The Wall Street Journal’s report that Germany allegedly wants to leave Russia’s frozen assets intact to used them as a tool during the conflict settlement talks to force Russia cede part of the Ukrainian territory it has taken control of

Portugal’s government has rejected a proposal to pay reparations for its colonial past and the transatlantic slave trade Read Full Article at RT.com

The new Cold War revives the big-screen showdown between the Russians and Americans Read Full Article at RT.com

The West is trying to induce weakness in Russia, while Kiev is panicking over the dire situation on the front, the Kremlin says Read Full Article at RT.com

The fate of the densely-populated city in Gaza rests on whether Hamas agrees to free some of its hostages Read Full Article at RT.com

RIYADH: Geopolitical threats such as the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine pose the greatest risk to the global economy, Saudi Arabia’s finance minister has said. Speaking in a panel discussion during the special two-day World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh, Mohammed Al-Jadaan warned that the knock-on effects of conflict are “directly impacting economies.”

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam cleared 797 mines in Yemen — which had been planted by the Houthi militia — between April 20 to 26, according to a recent report. Overseen by the Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief, the project’s special teams destroyed 681 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 110 anti-tank mines, five improvised explosive devices, and one anti-personnel mine. The explosives, which were planted indiscriminately by the Houthis across Yemen, posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.