SEOUL: The Korean Embassy in Riyadh recently hosted reporters from Saudi Arabia and across the globe at the week-long World Journalists Conference here to enhance the Asia nation’s relations with other countries. “As a Saudi journalist, your experience and exchanges of views in Korea, along with your insights, will provide a great introduction about Korea to Saudi Arabia,” Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Choi Byung Hyuk told Arab News.
RIYADH: A hospital specializing in cancer care will be built in Mauritius as part of an ambitious healthcare plan by the Saudi Fund for Development. The project, built on a development loan of $25 million, was inaugurated on Thursday by the fund’s CEO, Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
RIYADH: Saudia has unveiled its operational plan for this year’s Hajj season, allocating more than 1.2 million airline seats for pilgrims visiting the Kingdom. The Kingdom’s national carrier boasts more than 150 aircraft in its fleet, and has pledged to deliver “top-notch services” to pilgrims during Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The airline’s operational period for the Hajj season spans 74 days, beginning May 9. It includes both arrivals and returns.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed developments in the Gazan city of Rafah with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on Thursday. During a meeting in Riyadh, the two officials also discussed strengthening cooperation relations between their countries, and the Palestinian government’s priorities and work program.
RIYADH: Eight Arabian oryx calves have been welcomed at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, it was announced on Thursday. The arrival of the oryxes marks a significant step in the reserve’s breeding program, Saudi Press Agency reported. The species was classified as “extinct” in the wild in the 1970s by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In 1986 it was classed as “endangered” and in 2011 it became the first animal to revert to “vulnerable” status on the IUCN’s Red List.
Three children have been born without professional involvement in Iceland so far this year, and there were six in the last year according to mbl.is, but the number could be higher as there are examples of parents choosing not to register their children in the system and thus there are no records of their existence.
37 arrests made by Ahmedabad Rural Police after clash at Pirana shrine over flattening of Imamshah Bawa's graves. Stone pelting caused injuries, leading to arrests from both communities. Omprakash Jat mentioned IPC charges and patrolling in the area.
In keeping with the tradition of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to foster a culture of transparency and reiterate its commitment to high standards of electoral practices amidst the democratic nations, 75 delegates representing 23 countries are in India to witness the Indian General Elections as part of the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP).
Five candidates submitted nomination papers to DEO Sakshi Sawhney. Nominations accepted till May 14, scrutiny on May 15, withdrawal possible until May 17. Polling on June 1, counting on June 4, completion on June 6.
On Thursday, Iran released seven crew members, five of whom were Indian, from a Portuguese-flagged vessel, the MSC Aries, which had been seized in the Gulf on April 13. Portugal's foreign ministry confirmed the release. The ship initially had 25 crew members, and with this release, seven have been freed, including one Filipino and one Estonian, along with the five Indians. Prior to this event, one Indian crew member had already been released.
Actress Vyjayanthimala Bali, Telugu star Konidela Chiranjeevi, and M Fathima Beevi were honored with Padma awards alongside other notable individuals at the Rashtrapati Bhavan ceremony by President Droupadi Murmu.
NHAI requires approval for engineers joining private builders/consultants post-retirement to avoid conflicts. Guidelines cover various aspects like organization details, qualifications, and commitment to avoid conflicts, with provision for withdrawal upon government objection.
The reality is, governments go begging hat in hand to central bankers and the banks decide whether or not to give them that sweet stimulus nectar. Politicians engage in collusion with central banks on a regular basis and they defer to bankers on an array of economic decisions. Economic advisers to the US president almost always include high level central bankers who then cycle right back into the Federal Reserve.
The spirit of the Constitution, drafted by men who chafed against the heavy-handed tyranny of an imperial ruler, would suggest that one’s home is a fortress, safe from almost every kind of intrusion. Unfortunately, a collective assault by the government’s cabal of legislators, litigators, judges and militarized police has all but succeeded in reducing that fortress—and the Fourth Amendment alongside it—to a crumbling pile of rubble.
Major media outlets have reportedly partnered with an AI company called AdVon Commerce to publish tens of thousands of fake product reviews and fill up Google Search results with piles of AI-generated trash.
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[VOA] Yaounde -- Chad's opposition, civil society groups and some election observers are condemning violence, threats and fraud, including the stuffing of ballot boxes, to favor transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby after the central African state's May 6 presidential polls. Deby's main challenger, Prime Minister Succes Masra, is asking for international assistance, saying he is under surveillance and faces threats to his safety after at least two people were killed in the election.
Saskatchewan's education minister is being accused of trying to influence a teachers vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action.
A courtroom in Winnipeg is expected to hear testimony today about the search for the remains of the four victims of Jeremy Skibicki.
The actress, 55, who has starred as the unlucky-in-love diarist in all three of the movies, beamed while strolling the streets in a layered look.
In particular, Ukrainian nationalists carried out terrorist acts in small groups of 3-5 members and sometimes engaged in individual terrorism
There were no casualties, but reported damage caused by drone and shelling attacks
Russian President noted that last year the countries showed a modest growth in trade and economic interaction
Late Shri Rafi Ahmad Kidwai's private papers, including correspondences with key leaders, were acquired by NAI. His involvement in independence movements and contributions to various sectors continue to inspire generations.
CPI MP Vishwam urged PM Modi to investigate Adani and Ambani's alleged wrongdoings and black money hoarding, criticizing BJP's defense. CPI MP also highlighted Hindenburg Research report on Adani and mentioned that when he raised this issue BJP members stopped him. Failure to act could be seen as endorsing corruption and cronyism, demanding decisive action against the accused.
Health chiefs say Covid lockdowns have fuelled England's unprecedented epidemic of pertussis, nicknamed the '100-day cough' because it's notoriously hard to shake.
This supplement has long been available from supermarkets costing as little as $5 per bottle and has also been hailed as a natural remedy for colds and coughs.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says the West’s “escalatory course” has compelled Moscow to announce nuclear drills Read Full Article at RT.com
Hargeisa (HOL) - The breakaway region of Somaliland and Ethiopia have signed an agreement in Addis Ababa, under which Ethiopia will train new police forces in Somaliland.
Russian President drew attention to the participation of the Cuban leader in the EAEU summit
He also noted that countries need to fight global challenges and threats together
Correspondingly, specialists are carrying out preliminary pre-emptive planning, Sergey Ryabkov said
According Russian President, the Cuban people have been fighting this for decades and they are confident