China’s PM arrives in Riyadh
RIYADH, 11 September: China’s Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday ahead of a meeting of the High-Level Saudi-Chinese Committee. He was received on arrival at King Khalid International Airport by the Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. The premier will travel to the UAE after his visit […]
Saudi FM meets with Turkish counterpart in Cairo
RIYADH, 11 September: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of an Arab League meeting in Cairo on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed Saudi-Turkish cooperation as well as regional and international developments including the war in Gaza. Prince Faisal also met with […]
Saudi-Egyptian cooperation continues to maintain stability in the region, FM says
RIYADH, 11 September: Saudi-Egyptian cooperation continues to maintain stability in the region and the world, the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Tuesday. Speaking during a press conference in Cairo, Prince Faisal said a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday confirmed the Kingdom’s sincere desire to deepen its bonds […]
Saudi deputy minister receives Sudan’s ambassador in Riyadh
RIYADH, 11 September: Saudi Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati received Ambassador of Sudan to the Kingdom Dafallah Al-Hjj Ali in Riyadh on Tuesday. Deputy Minister for Consular Affairs Ali Al-Yousef received Ambassador of Iraq to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al-Suhail in Riyadh also on Tuesday. During the meetings, all sides discussed respective bilateral […]
Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to coral reef protection at Red Sea forum
JEDDAH, 11 September: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its firm dedication to protecting coral reefs and marine environments at the Red Sea Coral Reef Forum, held by the General Organization for Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the Red Sea, known as SHAMS, in Jeddah from Sept. 9 to 13. The Kingdom’s position is consistent […]
California’s homeless crisis persists despite efforts
California, Sep 11 (IANS) Despite ongoing state and local efforts, California’s homeless population grew to nearly 186,000 people, according to the latest point-in-time count data analysed by CalMatters, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by the Golden State of the United States. In a report published by CalMatters on Tuesday, the 2024 count revealed a slight […]
Israel releases footage of Gaza tunnel where six hostages were found dead
Jerusalem, Sep 11 (IANS) The Israeli military released video footage showing a tunnel in the Gaza Strip, where it says the bodies of six hostages shot dead by Hamas were found. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari presented the video at a press conference after touring the tunnel on Tuesday. He said a shaft […]
Typhoon Yagi leaves 141 dead, 59 missing in Vietnam
Hanoi, Sep 11 (IANS) Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced on Wednesday. Among the fatalities, 29 were from Cao Bang Province, 45 from Lao Cai Province and 37 were from Yen Bai Province. Local authorities […]
2 dead, 2 injured after head-on crash in central Philippines
Manila, Sep 11 (IANS) Two men died and two men were injured after a wing van truck and a cement mixer truck collided in Iloilo province in the central Philippines, police said on Wednesday. Police said that a head-on crash, which happened around 11 a.m. local time on Tuesday in Leganes, a town north of […]
Harris, Trump trade blows on his legal troubles
Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump traded charges on his legal challenges and conviction. To Trump’s charge that the Biden administration was allowing criminals to come into the country through the southern border, Harris said, “I think this is so rich coming from someone who has been prosecuted for […]
