Saudi crown prince receives written message from Jordan’s king
RIYADH, 26 September: 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 […]
Reconnect and revitalize: AlUla Wellness Festival returns in October
JEDDAH, 26 September: 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 […]
Saudi Arabia highlights AI, data efforts at UN meeting
RIYADH, 26 September: 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 […]
Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan to expand Arabic language teaching
RIYADH, 26 September: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language signed a memorandum of understanding with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to promote Arabic. The MoU aims to teach the Arabic language across various fields, preserve its integrity, and support its use in line with the Human Capability Development Program, part of […]
US: Tropical storm Helene strengthens as hurricane threatening Florida
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) Tropical storm Helene has become a Category 1 hurricane as it moved through the Gulf of Mexico, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). NHC forecasters predict the hurricane will pick up speed as it reaches the Florida Big Bend coast on Thursday evening, reports Xinhua news agency. NHC […]
Iraqi Shiite militia threatens to attack US forces if assaulted by Israel
Baghdad, Sep 26 (IANS) Iraqi Shiite militia Kata’ib Hezbollah threatened to attack the presence of US forces if Israel assaults Iraq. Abu Ali al-Askar, security leader of the Iranian-backed Shiite militia, said in a statement on Wednesday that the Iraqi airspace is witnessing intense activity by the United States and Israel, indicating “the possibility of […]
US Cong passes short-term funding bill to avert gov shutdown before elections
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) US Congress overwhelmingly passed a short-term funding bill to avert a looming government shutdown. The Senate voted 78-18 on Wednesday evening to clear the measure, following the House’s approval with a 341-82 vote. All opposition in both chambers came from Republicans, reports Xinhua news agency. The package, negotiated by House Speaker […]
New York Mayor indicted on federal criminal charges
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) Mayor Eric Adams, 64, has been indicted on federal criminal charges, marking the first time in modern New York City history that a sitting mayor has faced such charges, local media reported. While the indictment remains sealed, details of the charges are expected to be announced by federal prosecutors on […]
Temple defaced with anti-Hindu graffiti in US
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Less than 10 days after the desecration of a temple in New York, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California in the US was desecrated with a “Hindus go back” message. The BAPS Public Affairs said in a post on X that their temple in California’s Sacramento was desecrated with […]
India signs treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) India has signed an international agreement to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the pact formally known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on Wednesday here. He said on X, “India is proud to join the BBNJ Agreement, an important step […]
