MADINAH: Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived in Madinah on Saturday to visit and pray at the Prophet’s Mosque. On his arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport he was received by Undersecretary of Madinah Abdul Mohsen bin Nayef bin Hamid, the Director of the Royal Protocol Office in the region Ibrahim bin Abdullah Barri, and a number of officials, Saudi Press Agency reported.

RIYADH: The Transport General Authority fined more than 400 foreign trucks in several regions of the Kingdom between March 16 and 21 for regulatory offenses. The actions were part of the authority’s field campaigns on land transport activities aimed at enhancing compliance with regulations and laws, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The authority reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy, which imposes a SR10,000 ($2,666) fine and a 15-day impoundment for first-time offenders.

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 552 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The total included 513 unexploded ordnances, 35 anti-tank mines and four explosive devices, according to a recent report. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 485,501 mines had been cleared since its inception in 2018. The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.

RIYADH: The fifth National Campaign for Charitable Work, hosted on the Ehsan platform during Ramadan, continues to attract significant donations, focusing on mosque enhancements and worship services. The campaign has funded more than 3,000 Umrah trips, built five mosques, maintained 46, and provided essential resources to 12, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Donations can be made via ehsan.sa or the donor service center at 8001247000, the SPA added.

RIYADH: The historic Al-Hosn Al-Asfal Mosque in the Asir region has been restored as part of a national project, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques aims to protect Islamic heritage and highlight traditional architectural styles. Built in 1760, Al-Hosn Al-Asfal Mosque was renovated to preserve its original design and geometric shape while restoring its sustainable features.

[Namibian] GENDER and social activist Rosa Namises says having many women in key government positions does not guarantee change, and they would need to prove themselves.

[Namibian] Windhoek -- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, State House, Windhoek, 22 March 2025

VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin recalled the words of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who remarked in early February that US leader Donald Trump would quickly restore order among European elites, saying they would soon «stand at the master's feet and wag their tails.»

Arvind Kejriwal criticizes both BJP and Congress for neglecting Bhagat Singh and BR Ambedkar’s legacies, alleging collusion between the two parties. At a rally, he highlights BJP's removal of iconic pictures and Congress's silence, labeling BJP’s actions worse than British colonial rule.

Rachel Homan's Canadian curling team has won the women's world championship with a 7-3 victory over Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni in Uijeongbu, South Korea.

Speaking about voting, Imamoglu was referring to the primaries organized on Sunday by the opposition Republican People's Party to approve his candidacy for participation in the upcoming presidential elections

The Deputy Prime Minister also stressed that the security forces of Serbia are «strong enough to protect the country »

Several hundred people gathered in front of the hospital, and the Vatican News portal broadcast the event live

The group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, stated that the strikes continued for several hours

All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced a nationwide agitation against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, starting with protests in Patna and Vijayawada. AIMPLB spokesperson SQR Ilyas expressed gratitude for the widespread support against the bill. Protests and rallies are planned across several major cities, with broad participation from political parties and minority communities.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced financial aid for competitive exam aspirants, job training for the youth, and a policy for UPNAL employees. Major projects will be awarded to local contractors. The government highlighted significant development in various sectors, celebrated milestones, and honored contributions to governance.

India has imposed anti-dumping duties on five products from China, including vacuum flasks and aluminium foil, to protect local industries. These duties, based on recommendations from the DGTR, will be in effect for up to five years and also apply to imports from other countries like Japan, Korea, and Malaysia.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar received historical artefacts and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa's Phoenix Settlement Trust-Gandhi Development Trust. These items will be housed at the National Gandhi Museum in New Delhi, preserving Gandhi's legacy and his contributions to non-violent resistance against racial injustice.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a «traitor,» arguing that referencing historical events should not be problematic. Suman had made the comment while criticizing BJP's labeling of Muslims as Babur's descendants. This has sparked controversy with BJP accusing SP of insulting the Rajput and Hindu communities.

According to Aleksandar Vulin, «same actors are behind attack on president Dodik and Republika Srpska»

The Russian Defense Ministry added that units of the Battlegroup North inflicted losses on formations of a mechanized, airborne assault brigade, a marine brigade and three territorial defense brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces in the areas of the settlements of Gogolevka, Gornal, Guevo and Oleshnya during offensive operations

Russian troops hit military airfield infrastructure, unmanned aerial vehicle operator training centers, their production workshops and storage sites, as well as concentrations of manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries in 138 districts over the past 24 hours, the ministry added

For the 40th anniversary of Red Nose Day Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark and Alesha Dixon reunited to host the annual charity show.

C'est ce 20 mars 2025 que le Général de subdivision, Sylvain Florient Pambou a cédé son fauteuil de Président du Conseil d'Administration de la Société Gabonaise d'Entreposage de Produits Pétroliers(SGEPP) au cours d'une cérémonie de passation de charges à leur siège du Haut de Gué-Gué dans le premier arrondissement de la commune de Libreville. Le général dit avoir accompli la mission qui lui a été confiée par le Président de la transition. Nommé à la tête du Conseil d'administration (...) - MINES ET HYDROCARBURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday for his first official visit to Somalia since taking office in February 2025.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has accused the Ethiopian federal government of exploiting natural resources in the Somali Region without local consent, warning that continued marginalization could lead to renewed instability and a collapse of the fragile 2018 peace agreement.

Mayor Daniel Lurie, a political outsider in a liberal city, is facing difficult issues head-on.

The court is expected to decide the future of abortion in the state and could redraw a congressional map that has given Republicans six of the state’s eight seats.

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained earlier this week on corruption and terrorism charges Read Full Article at RT.com

Human rights and refugee watchdogs warn that the restrictions on the Belarus border would violate international law Read Full Article at RT.com

He is charged in two cases related to corruption in the mayor's office and aiding terrorism respectively