Saudi climate envoy attends 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga
RIYADH, 29 August: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir is attending the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting as a special guest, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The meeting is taking place between August 26-30, 2024 in Tonga, and leaders are addressing pressing issues and challenges facing the Blue […]
Saudi, Greek foreign ministers discuss cooperation
RIYADH, 29 August: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a call from his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis, the Saudi Press Agency said Wednesday. The pair discussed bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments.
Saudi crown prince meets European Council president in Riyadh
RIYADH, 29 August: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Riyadh on Wednesday European Council President Charles Michel, the Saudi Press Agency said. The meeting discussed relations and ways of enhancing cooperation between the Kingdom and EU countries. The officials also tackled regional and international developments and the efforts made to achieve security […]
Saudi high schoolers bring home 3 medals from international astronomy Olympiad
RIYADH, 29 August: A group of Saudi high school students returned home on Thursday after securing bronze medals at an international science olympiad. The Saudi Astronomy and Astrophysics team arrived to cheers after representing the Kingdom in its first appearance at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics. Over 250 students from 53 countries gathered […]
A world of wonder in store during Riyadh Season 2024
RIYADH, 29 August: Riyadh Season 2024, which begins on Oct. 12, will feature 14 entertainment zones, 11 world championships and 10 exhibitions and festivals. Full details of the attractions and events during the fifth season were revealed on Wednesday at the St. Regis in VIA Riyadh by Turki Alalshikh, chairperson of the General Entertainment Authority. […]
Registration opens for Ibdaa Scientific Olympiad 2025
RIYADH, 29 August: The King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, also known as Mawhiba, has begun registration for next year’s National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity, or Ibdaa. Intermediate and secondary-stage Saudi students can register for Ibdaa 2025 until Sept. 30, provided they have a scientific project in one of 22 national […]
At least 52 dead amid devastating floods in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Aug 29 (IANS) The death toll from devastating floods that have ravaged southeastern Bangladesh for weeks reached 52 on Thursday, according to a report of the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry, as millions of people remained cut off in parts of the country. Twenty-one more flood-related deaths were reported in Bangladesh on Thursday, raising […]
South Korea to seek tougher punishment for deepfake sex crimes, ‘hotline’ with Telegram
Seoul, Aug 29 (IANS) The government and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) agreed on Thursday to strengthen measures against deepfake sex crimes after a series of such pornography targeting young women on a messaging app sparked public outrage. During an emergency meeting at the National Assembly, the two sides also agreed to push for […]
South Korea, US wrap up key military exercise against North Korean threats
Seoul, Aug 29 (IANS) South Korea and the United States wrapped up a major combined military exercise on Thursday after its 11-day run as the allies sought to bolster their joint defence readiness against evolving North Korean military threats. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise, which began on August 19, came amid persistent concerns […]
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits El Salvador
San Salvador, Aug 29 (IANS) A 6.1-magnitude earthquake shook El Salvador, with no fatalities or significant damage having been reported, according to local authorities. The earthquake occurred at 3:57 p.m. local time on Wednesday afternoon, with its epicentre located 70 kilometres south of Mizata Beach, off the coast of La Libertad, at a depth of […]
