Hamas leader’s killing risks ‘wider conflict,’ OIC chair warns
RIYADH, 8 August: The assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh risks tipping the Middle East into a “wider conflict,” the chair of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation said on Wednesday. Speaking at an extraordinary meeting for the foreign ministers of member states, Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara said the killing served only to “escalate […]
Saudi Arabia to host space tourism firm’s test flight
LONDON, 8 August: Saudi Arabia will host the next test flight of space tourism firm Halo Space, it was announced on Wednesday. In collaboration with the Kingdom’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission, or CST, the sixth Halo Space test flight in September will use a life-size prototype capsule, Aurora, which will ascend to 30 km […]
Top Spanish falcon farm joins Riyadh auction
Riyadh, 8 August: The renowned Spanish Cocero Falcons farm is taking part for the first time in the International Falcon Breeders Auction organized by the Saudi Falcons Club. The farm is displaying 26 falcons at the event, which provides a platform to showcase breeding methods, exchange knowledge and share experiences. It also raises awareness about […]
Saudi students begin Oxford AI training
RIYADH, 8 August: A group of Saudi students who won gold medals at the National Olympiad for Programming and Artificial Intelligence have joined the Oxford Scholars Programme at Oxford University in the UK. The 10 middle and high school students will undergo a two-week training in programming, AI and machine learning, reported the Saudi Press […]
Changes to Saudi labor law set to increase job stability, protect workers’ rights
RIYADH, 8 August: Recent amendments to several labor law articles will create a more attractive work environment for employees and promote sustainable development, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said. The changes, which were approved by the Cabinet, aim to improve job stability, protect employment rights, develop human capital, promote training opportunities and […]
Innovative Saudi VR projects to be developed following Ithra’s Creative Solutions Residency
DHAHRAN, 8 August: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture has selected six innovative VR concepts by emerging Saudi storytellers for prototype development. This follows the successful completion of the month-long Creative Solutions Residency Program. This year’s program began on June 30 with 29 participants and 12 project proposals. Creative adviser Rafi Nazim, immersive technology […]
Military chiefs of South Korea, Canada discuss security cooperation
Seoul, Aug 8 (IANS) The top military officers of South Korea and Canada held video talks on Thursday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. JCS Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo and his Canadian counterpart, Gen. Jennie Carignan, evaluated the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and in […]
18 die from heat-related illnesses in South Korea in 2024
Seoul, Aug 8 (IANS) Eighteen people have died from heat-related causes so far this year, officials said on Thursday, as intense heat with apparent temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius continues to grip South Korea. A total of 1,907 people had suffered heat-related illnesses from May 20 to Thursday, and 18 of them have died, […]
Tunisian President appoints new PM
Tunis, Aug 8 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied appointed Social Affairs Minister Kamel Madouri as the new Prime Minister, replacing Ahmed Hachani, according to the president’s office. The Tunisian presidency did not provide further details on this decision. It came two months before the presidential elections scheduled for Oct. 6, when Saied will seek a […]
President Murmu holds bilateral talks with New Zealand’s Governor General, Deputy PM
Wellington, Aug 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu met New Zealand’s Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters on Thursday and discussed the progressing bilateral ties between the two nations and ways to strengthen them. During their meeting, President Murmu and Governor General Kiro hailed the warm and friendly relationship between India […]
