DAMMAM: The Eastern Region Municipality has scooped Silver Level for Best Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Gulf Sustainability Awards. Eastern Province Mayor Fahad Al-Jubeir recognized the work of the municipality’s digital transformation agency in winning the honor.

HAIL: The Hail camel auction has begun in Al-Qaid, drawing enthusiasts from across the Kingdom for the 10-day event. The auction showcases rare and distinctive camel breeds and is considered one of the largest events of its kind in the region owing to the high number of camel owners attending. The event features a diverse range of heritage, cultural, and social activities designed to engage visitors of all ages.

LAHJ: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently distributed educational supplies to support displaced children and host communities in Yemen. The donation, centered on the Tuban district of Lahj, comprised school uniforms, bags and hygiene kits for 1,589 students, the Saudi Press Agency reported. A wider project, covering the Lahj, Abyan, Al-Dhale and Taiz regions, includes equipping schools with blackboards, training more than 600 teachers in active learning methods and raising awareness about the importance of education.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Greece are pursuing new cultural initiatives in education, handicrafts and the culinary arts, building on the success of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, according to a Greek diplomat. Maira Myrogianni, secretary-general for Greeks abroad and public diplomacy, said: “There is very good momentum between the two countries … the diplomatic relations are at an excellent momentum and also we have a lot of signed agreements in the last years, in cultural, economic and different (fields).”

RIYADH: Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Egypt expressed support for a peace plan to end the war in Gaza unveiled by US President Donald Trump on Monday. He announced his proposal during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following talks between the two leaders at the White House. The Arab and Muslim ministers issued a joint statement in which they welcomed Trump’s “sincere efforts” and voiced confidence in his ability to “find a path to peace” in the region.

The Jamaican Bar Association has expressed concern about the circulation of sensitive details regarding the death of Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence, arguing that it violates her dignity and data protection rights. “While we mourn the...

The trial against bauxite company UC Rusal for alleged environmental breaches failed to continue in the St Catherine Parish Court today and has been pushed back to November 26. The matter could not proceed due to the absence of an interpreter....

A truck driver was arrested on Wednesday night after his vehicle was intercepted and found with a large quantity of ganja in Morant Bay, St Thomas. This is the latest in a series of recent ganja busts in the parish by the police. The police...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck has remembered Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence as a distinguished member of the Bench whose service has left an indelible mark on the justice system. Chuck, in a statement on...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain United States embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from football fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States...

Keir Starmer is in the Danish capital - where the left-wing government has been openly creating a 'hostile environment' for new arrivals.

Two people have died after an attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, police have confirmed.

India announced the resumption of direct air services with China from late October, a significant step towards normalizing bilateral relations. This follows PM Modi's recent meeting with President Xi Jinping and earlier tourist visa resumption, aiming to boost people-to-people contact and economic cooperation. IndiGo will launch Kolkata-Guangzhou flights on October 26.

Congress asserted Thursday that Mahatma Gandhi labeled RSS a “communal body with totalitarian outlook,” citing his secretary’s book. This statement came as Congress leaders honored Gandhi, contrasting with BJP’s tribute to the RSS. Spokesperson Jairam Ramesh highlighted that Sardar Patel banned RSS five months after Gandhi’s observation and later warned against groups challenging the national flag.

A new book highlights how political interference and missed opportunities allowed Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale to escalate tensions before 1984. Indira Gandhi's attempts for Rajiv to secretly meet Bhindranwale failed twice due to safety concerns, infuriating him. These cancellations, coupled with his quick 1981 release, led to the tragic 1984 events.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding its military build-up near the sensitive Sir Creek region, threatening a strong response that would alter the area's history and geography. He also revealed details of «Operation Sindoor,» where India successfully countered Pakistani attempts to penetrate its borders, emphasizing India's targeted fight against terrorism while showing restraint.

Tragedy struck Agra as three men died and five went missing during Durga idol immersion in the Utangan river on Thursday. The group entered an undesignated spot after being turned away from official sites, where strong currents swept them away. Rescue operations are underway, with one person saved so far. Authorities had warned against using non-designated immersion points.

Le Maroc et l'Union européenne viennent de franchir une étape majeure dans leur coopération agricole. À l'issue de négociations menées « dans un esprit de partenariat et de compromis », les deux parties ont conclu un amendement de l'accord agricole bilatéral, a annoncé ce jeudi à Rabat le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des Marocains résidant à l'étranger, Nasser Bourita. Le texte, dont la signature officielle est prévue à Bruxelles dans les prochains (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le 1er octobre 2025 - Lors des scrutins du 27 septembre 2025, des cas supposés d'irrégularité dans les processus de délivrance et de vote par procuration ont été signalés dans certaines circonscriptions électorales. Le Président de la Commission Nationale d'Organisation et de Coordination des Élections et du Référendum (CNOCER) rappelle que la délivrance et le vote par procuration obéissent aux exigences des articles 146 et suivants de la loi n°001/2025 du 19 janvier 2025 (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The trade turnover between Russia and India is about $63 bln, Putin said

«These are all issues requiring meticulous examination,» the Russian leader noted

Members of BRICS do not build up such policy against anyone, Putin stressed

The head of state said that he had instructed the Russian government to think of proposals to be made to Indian friends and counterparts on the most promising areas of cooperation and how Russia can smoothen the imbalance in trade and other areas

«In view of stagnation in leading economies and because their budget deficit is too large, exponentially more than we have,» the Russian leader added

The Soviet Union imposed its system on others, and it didn’t last, the president reminded Read Full Article at RT.com

Michael Gloss, the son of the CIA deputy director, had secretly enlisted in the Russian military and was killed in Donbass last year Read Full Article at RT.com

The US President may have used the term “ironically” in describing Russia, the Russian leader has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian president has shown he values peaceful coexistence – but never at the cost of Russia’s national interests Read Full Article at RT.com

Paris has detained an oil tanker it claims to be part of the “Russian shadow fleet” Read Full Article at RT.com

India's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is undergoing a significant overhaul, introducing a negative marking system for research malpractice. Universities will face penalties for retracted papers and their citations, aiming to curb academic dishonesty and misrepresentation. This stricter approach seeks to enhance research credibility and may lead to debarment for persistent offenders, signalling zero tolerance for academic fraud.

Karnataka High Court overturned a tribunal order. The order reinstated a village accountant removed for bribery. Shivanagouda Vasanad was compulsorily retired after a departmental inquiry. He was caught accepting money in 2011. A special court acquitted him on benefit of doubt in 2021. The High Court noted the acquittal was not honourable.

India's ties with the Taliban are set to intensify. Acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will likely visit India on October 9-10. He will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. This marks the first visit by a senior Taliban official since 2021. India secured a UNSC travel ban waiver for Muttaqi.

Le festival Parau Ti’ama démarre ce jeudi au Te Fare Tauhiti Nui. Pendant trois jours, du 2 au 4 octobre, les langues polynésiennes seront à l’honneur à travers des concours, des ateliers et des conférences. Pour la troisième année consécutive, la Maison de la Culture organise le concours d’écriture et de déclamation ‘Ārere. Ouvert à tous, mineurs comme adultes, il offre une véritable scène d’expression à celles et ceux qui souhaitent faire vivre leur créativité en langues autochtones de Polynésie française.