RIYADH: Tajikistan considers Saudi Arabia an important partner and looks forward to strengthening cooperation at all levels, its ambassador to the Kingdom said. Speaking at a reception at the Culture Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh to mark Tajikistan’s 33rd Independence Day and the 30th anniversary of its constitution, Akram M. Karimi said: “For over 33 years, my country has been moving forward with strength and determination in its journey to preserve its independence and sovereignty, and achieve the accomplishments it aspires to on the path of progress.”

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority participated in a dialogue session on AI capabilities at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The authority’s general manager of strategic partnerships, Rehab Alarfaj, highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in data and AI, focusing on building national human capacities and its global contributions. Alarfaj said that the authority’s efforts aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the fourth goal on quality education.

RIYADH: Investment in infrastructure is pivotal in fostering sustainable development and facilitating the evolution of smart cities, the deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture has said. Mansour Al-Mushaiti was speaking during “Shaping the Future: Collaborative Infrastructure Initiatives for Saudi Arabia,” a panel discussion at the Saudi Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition.

JEDDAH: The AlUla Wellness Festival is returning from Oct. 17 to Nov. 2, inviting relaxation seekers, nature lovers, and free-spirited individuals to join a like-minded community for an expanded schedule of activities amid the stunning scenery of AlUla. For centuries, AlUla has served as a haven for renewal, reflection, and personal development, benefiting both residents and travelers. This year, the festival celebrates and revives this legacy, offering visitors the opportunity to indulge their senses in harmony with nature.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Jordan’s King Abdullah on Wednesday relating to relations between their countries. The message was received by Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji during a meeting with Jordan’s ambassador to the Kingdom Haitham Abu Al-Foul in Riyadh. Al-Khuraiji and Abu Al-Foul reviewed Saudi-Jordanian relations and ways to support and enhance them in various fields. They also discussed topics of common interest.

Speaking to FEMAIL, the presenter, 51, opened up about her perimenopausal symptoms and how husband Kenny, struggled to recognise the 'shouty' woman his 'mellow' wife had turned into.

Phillip Schofield looked pretty pleased with himself when he was pictured for the first time since the news of his TV comeback announcement broke.

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Nairobi (HOL) – The Italian government has announced an immediate suspension of Schengen visa processing for applications submitted through its embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Maxim Sokolov specified that the company maintained plans for annual sales of 450,000 cars

When short-term goals have been achieved, there was no clear further strategy, the officials said

The IDF is pursuing a goal to safely return the residents of northern Israel to their homes, Herzi Halevi said

Real markets of the future are being formed in the world, the head of state said, adding that Russia needs to take advantage of export opportunities

«The future of our peoples cannot be invented in a test tube with the participation of the UN Secretariat and Western lobbyists,» the Russian foreign minister stressed

The President noted that the share of settlements in «toxic» Western currencies in Russian trade turnover has halved, following unfriendly actions regarding its financial institutions, while the share of the ruble has grown to 40%

The comet is expected to reach the peak of its brightness in the Northern Hemisphere on October 12

Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko will also take part in the meeting

Inflation in Russia in Q3 2024 is above expectations, the Central Bank said

The ministry pointed out that the two sides appreciated the political dialogue and interaction between Russia and China against the background of growing international turbulence

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A man who «systematically isolated, manipulated, deceived, abused, and exploited» an elderly North Vancouver woman has lost his ownership stake in her home.

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World leaders lined up at the United Nations on Tuesday to call on Israel to refrain from a full-scale war in Lebanon, with the organization's chief warning the situation was on the «brink.» The UN General Assembly, the high point of the international diplomatic calendar, comes after Lebanese authorities said Israeli strikes had killed 558 people -- 50 of them children. «Full-scale war is not in anyone's interest. Even though the situation has escalated, a diplomatic solution is still possible,» US President Joe Biden said in his farewell address to the global body. «In fact, it remains the only path to lasting security to allow the residents from both countries to return to their homes on the border safely,» Biden said ahead of an emergency UN Security Council session on Lebanon planned for Wednesday. Biden's remarks drew disappointment from Lebanon's foreign minister Abdullah Bou Habib who said they were «not promising» and «would not solve the Lebanese problem,» as he estimated that the number of people displaced by Israel's strikes has likely soared to reach half a million. «We should all be alarmed by the escalation. Lebanon is at the brink,» UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said when he opened the gathering. Israel's ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said his country was «not eager» for a ground invasion of Lebanon. «We don't want to send our boys to fight in a foreign country,» he said. - 'End this war' - It is unclear what progress can be made to defuse the situation in Lebanon, with efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza -- which Israel has relentlessly pounded since October 2023 -- coming to nothing. Biden on Tuesday pushed again for an elusive ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, telling the global body it was time to «end this war.» Mediator Qatar accused Israel of obstructing Gaza ceasefire talks, with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani saying «there is no Israeli partner for peace» under the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. But he added: «We will continue our efforts of mediation to resolve the disputes through peaceful means.» Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of dragging the entire region «into war.» «Not only children but also the UN system is dying in Gaza,» Erdogan said in a scathing speech. Guterres cautioned against «the possibility of transforming Lebanon (into) another Gaza,» calling the situation in the Palestinian territory a «non-stop nightmare.» European Council President Charles Michel said that Israel had the right to exist and defend itself but without inflicting «collective punishment» on civilians living in areas targeted by its military. President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran -- which backs Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza -- condemned «senseless and incomprehensible» inaction by the UN against Israel. - 'Charade of hypocrisy' - Responding to criticism of Israel, Danon called the General Assembly debate an «annual charade of hypocrisy.» «When the UN Secretary-General speaks about the release of our hostages, the UN assembly is silent, but when he speaks about the suffering in Gaza, he receives thunderous applause,» Danon said. Since last year's annual gathering, when Sudan's civil war and Russia's Ukraine invasion dominated, the world has faced an explosion of crises. The October 7 attack by Palestinian group Hamas on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people and prompted a military response in Gaza that authorities say has killed at least 41,467 people. Militants also seized 251 hostages, 97 of whom are still held in Gaza, including 33 the Israeli military says are dead. Violence has raged across multiple fronts in the Middle East since the crisis erupted, with the conflict exposing deep divisions at the UN. Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas took his seat alongside the Palestinian delegation, placed in alphabetical order in the General Assembly for the first time on Tuesday after the delegation received upgraded privileges in May. At the rostrum, Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday ruled out the forced displacement by Israel of Palestinians to his country, which he said would be a «war crime.» Ukraine was also on the agenda Tuesday with President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing a UN Security Council meeting on the Russian invasion. «Russia can only be forced into peace, and that is exactly what's needed -- forcing Russia into peace,» Zelensky said. Biden said that Russian President Vladimir «Putin's war has failed at its core aim. He set out to destroy Ukraine, but Ukraine is still free.» © Agence France-Presse

Nigeria on Tuesday demanded a permanent seat for African countries on the United Nations Security Council and called for the cancellation of its debt owed to international lenders. Currently, the Security Council has five permanent members: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia and China. All hold a veto on any Security Council resolution. Addressing the UN's 79th general assembly in New York, Kashim Shettima, vice president of Africa's most populous nation, insisted that the «Security Council should be expanded». «Our continent deserves a place in the permanent members' category of the Security Council, » said Shettima, representing head of state Bola Tinubu. That should come «with the same rights and responsibilities as other permanent members», he added -- notably the power of veto. Speaking to American broadcaster MSNBC, Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said «Nigeria needs to be in that security council as a permanent member». Nigeria's continental rival South Africa is also eyeing a seat at the top table. Earlier in the month, the United States ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said Washington would support the creation of two additional permanent seats for African countries on the Security Council. However, she said the new entrants would not have the right to veto. The Nigerian vice president also called for a «reform of the international financial system», urging the cancellation of the debt Nigeria owed to multilateral institutions. Shettima argued «nationalism» and self-interest were undermining the fight against various global issues, including terrorism, armed conflict, inequality, poverty, racism, debt, hunger and climate change. He urged UN member states to recommit to multilateralism to «sustain the global body's relevance and resilience». Shettima also denounced unconstitutional changes of governments in some African countries in recent years -- a reference to coups that have plagued fellow West African countries. The juntas in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso came to power in a series of coups over recent years and have pulled out of the regional bloc ECOWAS. Shettima warned democracy was «fragile» if not supported by peace, security, and economic development. © Agence France-Presse

A misconduct panel was today told that retired PC John Apter allegedly made sexualised comments about Lissie Harper in the wake of her hero husband's death.

Marie Buchan, 42, has been living off the state since she was 19 and has enjoyed a life of extravagance having received  total of around half a million pounds to support her children.

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner confessed to a fellow inmate that he took a child from a Portuguese apartment, a court in Germany has heard today.

A series of failures by the U.S. Secret Service ultimately allowed would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks to successfully land a shot in Donald Trump's right ear, a new report reveals.

Once frontman of The Police, 72-year-old Sting's solo career has continuously topped off his millions - though he may have had some help from musicians who unlawfully 'borrowed' his work.

The Ministry of Tourism has categorically denied allegations that the government is selling Likoma Island, reassuring the public that the island is off-limits to any potential buyers. Contrary to recent media reports, the government maintains that Likoma Island is a prized national asset that will not be sold to any individual or entity. “The allegations […] The post Likoma is not for sale and will not be sold, Govt reassures Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

According to data provided by the regulator, growth of corporate lending in Russian banks slowed down to 1.9% in August from 2.3% in July

According to the head of state, the figure has increased from $36 bln to $148 bln

The initiative was authored by lawmakers from both houses who were led by Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko

The President drew attention to the development of new routes and international transport corridors