Naidu sacrificed fight for special status: YSR Congress

Amaravati, March 13 (IANS) YSR Congress parliamentary party leader V. Vijayasai Reddy on Wednesday said that by partnering with the BJP, the TDP President N. Chandrababu Naidu has sacrificed Andhra Pradesh’s fight for special category status.
Saudi aid chief, US envoy discuss Gaza relief efforts in Riyadh

RIYADH (RAHNUMA): Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), on Tuesday met with the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Michael Ratney, in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed topics related to humanitarian and relief affairs, developments in the humanitarian and relief situation in the Gaza Strip, and […]
Thunderstorms forecast across Saudi Arabia until Sunday

RIYADH (RAHNUMA): With further rain and thunderstorms forecast for most parts of Saudi Arabia until Sunday, authorities are urging the public to take extra care when out and about. The General Directorate of Civil Defense advised people to avoid areas susceptible to flooding, not to swim in open water, and to follow advice and instructions […]
Saudi Cabinet reiterates need to stop Israeli aggression on Gaza

RIYADH (RAHNUMA): Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday reiterated the necessity of stopping Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and ending the suffering of the Palestinian people, the Saudi Press Agency said. In a weekly Cabinet meeting chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the ministers stressed Palestinians’ rights to live in safety and self-determination through […]
Saudi crown prince arrives in Madinah after Ramadan reception for citizens in Riyadh

Saudi crown prince arrives in Madinah after Ramadan reception for citizens in Riyadh
Australia: Queenslanders urged to prepare beforehand for bushfire season

Sydney, March 13 (IANS) The state government of Australia’s Queensland on Wednesday urged local communities to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season, as a wet summer contributed to major vegetation growth.
ADB supports climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh

Manila, Mach 13 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it approved a loan of 71 million US dollars to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in Bangladesh.
Hamas delegation to visit Cairo this week for truce talks, temporary ceasefire likely

Tel Aviv, Mar 13 (IANS) Bringing an end to the deadlock in ceasefire talks, a delegation of senior Hamas leaders led by its political bureau head, Ismail Haniyeh is set to visit Cairo this week for mediatory talks.
Ukraine-based Russian armed groups claim raids into Russia

Moscow, March 13 (IANS) Three Ukraine-based Russian paramilitary groups said that they have crossed into Russia and are now fighting government troops there, media reported.
White House to send new $300 mn weapons package to Ukraine

Washington, March 13 (IANS) The US will send $300 million (£234 million) in military weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition, rockets and anti-aircraft missiles, the White House has said as quoted by media reports.