RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 1,139 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The total included 1,080 unexploded ordnances, 56 anti-tank mines, two improvised explosive devices and one anti-personnel mine, according to a recent report. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said that 498,683 mines have been cleared since the project began in 2018. The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.

RIYADH: The Film Commission announced its membership in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives, a step aimed at supporting its work in audiovisual archiving. The association includes members from 70 countries and represents institutions that preserve materials such as visual content, musical works, historical and literary recordings, and oral histories. According to the Saudi Press Agency, this membership supports the commission’s efforts to preserve Saudi Arabia’s audiovisual heritage.

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who also chairs the region’s Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to security personnel and entities taking part in Hajj missions in Madinah. Prince Salman visited the Prophet’s Mosque to review readiness for the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims from Makkah after completing this year’s Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.  

RIYADH: The Didier Aaron Gallery in New York, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia, is hosting an art exhibition by French architect Jean-Pierre Heim. The exhibition showcases AlUla’s culture and heritage through a collection of sketches depicting Saudi Arabia’s archaeological landmarks. It runs until June 20, reported the Saudi Press Agency. A special event at the exhibition featured Heim speaking about his visits to AlUla and the surrounding region.

MADINAH: The National Water Co. has confirmed it is operationally ready for the post-Hajj season. The company said it would distribute more than 630,000 cubic meters of potable water daily to pilgrims at the Prophet’s Mosque and throughout Madinah and said its readiness built on ongoing efforts to serve pilgrims and visitors. The plan involves more than 1,200 employees, including technical, administrative and engineering staff, working to provide water and environmental services.

Tahiti est toujours en tête du classement provisoire des Mini Jeux du Pacifique, avec 56 médailles au total, dont 33 en or. Résultats complets et replays dans cet article.

Alberta continues to battle a relentless wildfire season, with more than 70 wildfires burning across the province, fuelled by days of extreme heat, high winds and low humidity. 

The former boss of Manitoba Hydro was paid nearly $900,000 in compensation in 2024, despite only working 1½ months before her dismissal from the Crown corporation.

In a bizarre turn of events, five Patna University colleges received new principals via a lottery system. This unusual method, implemented to ensure fairness after allegations of corruption, saw individuals like a history teacher from Chapra selected to lead Magadh Mahila College.

A parliamentary committee session on the land acquisition law was disrupted when BJP MPs objected to social activist Medha Patkar's scheduled testimony. Accusations of Patkar being «anti-national» and stalling development led to a heated exchange between opposition and BJP members. The BJP bloc, holding a majority in attendance, ultimately walked out, prematurely ending the session.

India has expressed grave concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali, who were employees of Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes. The abduction occurred during a coordinated armed assault on July 1. India has urged the Malian government to ensure the safe and swift release of its citizens, while the Indian embassy is working closely with local authorities.

Passengers on a SpiceJet flight from Goa to Pune experienced anxiety when a window panel dislodged mid-air. The airline clarified that the detached part was a non-structural trim component used for shade and did not affect safety or cabin pressure. Despite the airline's reassurance, the incident caused concern among passengers, especially given recent aviation tragedies.

India has seen an increase in protein consumption over the past decade, with cereals remaining a primary source. However, fat intake has risen at a faster rate across both rural and urban areas. While protein intake saw a modest rise, consumption of eggs, meat, and fish experienced the most significant growth, offsetting a decline in cereal-based protein.

The Union health ministry refuted claims of a direct link between Covid-19 vaccination and sudden deaths, citing ICMR and AIIMS studies. This response came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suggested a possible connection, prompting the formation of an expert committee to investigate heart attack causes in Hassan district.

PM Modi embarked on a five-nation tour, starting with a state visit to Ghana, the first in three decades, to deepen partnerships and strengthen engagement with Africa and the Global South. He then proceeded to Brasilia, marking the first Indian PM visit in six decades, to reinforce ties with Brazil and advance Global South priorities.

The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies are not liable to compensate families of drivers who die due to their own reckless actions. This decision came as Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan dismissed a claim by the family of N S Ravisha, who died in a car accident caused by his rash driving.

Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama would persist, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust holding sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, dismissing China's claims. He clarified that the next Dalai Lama could be of any gender and need not be from Tibet.

European members cannot provide enough military support to Kiev without Washington, Mark Rutte has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The militant group has reportedly expressed readiness for a deal with Israel but stopped short of endorsing a US-backed temporary ceasefire Read Full Article at RT.com

The Bank of England’s planned redesign reportedly seeks to replace historical figures with diversity themes Read Full Article at RT.com

Trop longtemps considéré comme marginal, le Ministère des Mines et des Ressources Géologiques connaît depuis plusieurs mois une profonde réorganisation. Au-delà des enjeux liés au manganèse, c'est une vision plus large de la transformation industrielle et de la souveraineté minière qui est en train de prendre forme. Dans le prolongement des orientations fixées par le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, des projets d'envergure ont été relancés ou accélérés, en particulier ceux (...) - MINES ET HYDROCARBURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Many Republicans — who hold a razor-thin majority in the House — acknowledge that they face an uphill battle in selling the bill to a wary public.

A drone has successfully struck the German-made armor piece in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, the defense ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Fifty years after Helsinki, little remains of Europe’s security order Read Full Article at RT.com

The hostile steps seriously damage bilateral relations, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has vowed to stop Zohran Mamdani from destroying the city Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU’s reliance on Chinese raw materials is eroding the bloc’s industrial base, AMG Lithium’s CEO has said Read Full Article at RT.com

[SNA] Khartoum, July 1, 2025 (SUNA) - During its meeting chaired by the Ministry of Health in Khartoum on Tuesday, the Emergency Operations Center confirmed that the cholera epidemic has significantly declined in Khartoum State following interventions. Meanwhile, cases are still being recorded in several localities in some states, including East Gezira, Belail, Tendalti, Al-Jabalain, Al-Da'ein, and Shikan. The Center announced the recording of 730 cases, including six deaths, during the 25th epidemiological

[Agenzia Fides] Lomé -- «We condemn in the strongest possible terms the unacceptable and disproportionate violence, regardless of its origin, perpetrators, or justification,» the bishops of Togo issued a joint statement on last week's clashes, which resulted in the deaths of at least seven people. The statement, published on June 30 and signed by Benoît Alowonou, President of the Togolese Bishops' Conference and Bishop of Kpalimé, states that "such a disproportionate use of force to repress a demonstration, albeit

[Capital FM] On a bright Thursday morning, James*, a 34-year-old marketing executive, sat nervously in the softly lit reception of a renowned cosmetic surgery clinic in Nairobi. He had spent years in the gym, pushing himself through endless workouts, but the stubborn love handles never quite disappeared. For a long time, the idea of cosmetic surgery felt «foreign and too out there»--something for celebrities or women, not regular guys like him. Yet here he was, preparing for body contouring surgery.