RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification has completed a significant step in its fight against desertification: the first phase of a project to assess the state of land degradation across the Kingdom, resulting in the creation of 246 detailed maps. These maps provide valuable insight into desertification trends and the current state of land degradation in different regions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

RIYADH: Cameroon has celebrated its national day at a diplomatic event in Riyadh, with the country’s ambassador hailing Saudi Arabia as a “faithful friend.” Iya Tidjani, speaking at a reception on Monday in the Saudi capital to mark Cameroon’s 52nd national day, said that cooperation between his country and the Kingdom has “continued to deepen over the decades.” Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf was the guest at the reception, which was attended by diplomats in Riyadh, Saudi officials and businessmen, the Cameroonian community and embassy staff.

RIYADH: The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque exerts all efforts to provide Zamzam water at the Prophet’s Mosque so that worshippers and visitors can enjoy the blessed water. The authority supplies 300 tons of Zamzam water, brought daily from Makkah to the mosque in Madinah on bowsers equipped for this purpose, the Saudi Press Agency reported. To ensure that Zamzam water is safe, a specialized technical staff takes more than 80 samples daily and examines them with the latest equipment.

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio held a productive video meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the prime minister of Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Kishida offered his best wishes for King Salman’s health, a gesture that was appreciated by the crown prince.

RIYADH: The Soudah Development company plans to rehabilitate about 200 heritage sites within the Soudah Peaks project area in Saudi Arabia, and the work will be carried out in ways that preserve the authentic nature and natural splendor of the area, said Daniel McBrearty, the organization’s chief development officer. The preservation of the sites and the natural landscapes around them is of paramount importance to the company as it undertakes its transformative tourism project, he added.

HS Orka employees in Svartsengi were sent home earlier today due to changes in drilling holes.

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the former Prime Minister, has taken the lead in the latest poll by Prósent Polling and Market Research, with 22.1%. Former CEO of The National Energy Authority, Halla Hrund Logadóttir, has lost a significant share of support, however, with just under 20%, just above Professor Baldur Þórhallsson with 18.2%.

Two Lithuanian men are still in custody on suspicion of murder in a summer house in the upper county of Árnessýsla County on April 20.

The jury has now been sent home until next Tuesday, when they will hear closing arguments before going out to decide the fate of the former president.

McIlroy, 35, filed to end his marriage to Stoll, 36, on May 13 after seven years of marriage, just three days before the PGA Championship , the second major of the year, at Valhalla Golf Club.

I don't know if I'll ever regain full use of my arm or walk without having to use a wheelchair, but knowing how ferocious those dogs can be, I feel lucky to be alive.

Latest updates as A Singapore Airlines passenger is killed and multiple others are injured after extreme turbulence hit a flight which left London.

Latest updates from the Chelsea Flower Show as five-day event opens in London following a visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla plus a host of celebrities during a VIP event.

Rashford has endured a trying campaign in 2023-24 for Manchester United, with only seven goals and two assists in the Premier League under Erik ten Hag, after a hugely impressive 2022-23.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged banks to step up their efforts to comply with sanctions on Russia to avoid penalties Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge engaged in intense verbal sparring on Tuesday as the election campaign intensified for the remaining two phases of voting in the Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the INDIA bloc and dubbed it as «congregation of scamsters', while Kharge led the opposition charge calling the Prime Minister »jhoothon ka sardar'.

Clash broke out during actor-turned-BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty's roadshow in Bengal's Midnapore after stones were hurled by some unknown persons. Chakraborty was campaigning for Agnimitra Paul, the BJP candidate for the Midnapore Lok Sabha seat. Both Chakraborty and Paul emerged unharmed in the incident. Some people started hurling stones and bottles at the convoy when it reached Shekhpura More area. This led to a clash between BJP workers and those people.

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

[allAfrica] From contentious campaign ads to allegations of threats and external influences, the nation's political arena is experiencing a turbulent period ahead of the upcoming elections.

[allAfrica] Patience Bulus and Mercy Ali Paul have both achieved remarkable educational milestones - made even more significant by the fact that only a decade earlier they'd been abducted by Boko Haram extremists in Chibok, Nigeria.

Israeli authorities have accused AP of violating a ban on Al Jazeera by letting the outlet use a live feed from Gaza  Read Full Article at RT.com

Less than one-third of Russians describe themselves as non-religious, a new opinion poll has revealed Read Full Article at RT.com

If disagreement with political choices can lead to an attempt to assassinate the PM, it means sustainable democracy hasn’t been built Read Full Article at RT.com

Open AI has suspended one of its Chat GPT voices, which sounded like that of Scarlett Johansson, after backlash from the actress Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has started its tactical nuclear exercises, which are touted as a way to “cool hot heads” in the West amid continued escalation Read Full Article at RT.com

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has made an unannounced visit to Kiev, in a display of “support” and with promises of more aid Read Full Article at RT.com

Delhi Police revealed bomb threat emails traced to Hungary's Budapest, originating from a mail.ru server. The threats turned out to be a hoax, leading to an FIR. The investigation involves Interpol, mail.ru, and uncovering the conspiracy. Officials suspect a deeper conspiracy possibly linked to a terror group, like an ISIS module, timed during the Lok Sabha elections.

Turbulence is a factor that passengers may experience while travelling on a plane. Although turbulence incidents are seldom fatal, they can cause unnecessary injuries. The rarest mishap occurred on Tuesday when a passenger died on Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 777 after "severe turbulence'. The flight was originally heading from London to Singapore. However, it had to be diverted to Bangkok following the incident.

A video showing the aftermath of the turbulence on board Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 has surfaced on social media. In the over one-minute-long video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), the body of a passenger, a 73-year-old British man, is seen lying face down near the front of the plane and covered with a blanket. Two police officers are seen taking the statements of people on board and multiple airport personnel are shuffling in and out of frame. A shorter version of the video was posted by posted by Thai media Khao Sod and captioned: «Revealing clip of conditions inside Singapore Airlines flight SQ321... Things scattered everywhere. Torn air pipe and oxygen masks deployed. There were blood-like stains on the ceiling and a deceased body on board.» The aircraft is seen to be in disarray, with mangled pipes hanging from parts of the ripped ceiling and some overhead compartments dented and even torn off. Bottles of wine, electrical appliances and various food items are also strewn across the floor in the area where in-flight meals are stored.