Sunny Kaushal: Success of OTT is not just because of the pandemic
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor Sunny Kaushal has spoken about how the OTT has been a game changer but at the same time said that its success is not just because of the pandemic. “After the pandemic happened, there was no way to get your money back as so many films were stuck in the […]
India top Lima Junior Worlds with 24 medals
Lima, Oct 7 (IANS) Junior shooters capped off a dominant performance with a gold medal in the men’s 50m pistol team event at the ISSF Junior World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, as India topped the medal tally with 13 gold, three silver and eight bronze medals. Italy was second with five gold and four silver and bronze […]
SLC appoint Sanath Jayasuriya as men’s team head coach
Colombo, Oct 7 (IANS) Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the head coach of Sri Lanka men’s cricket team following the team’s impressive results against India, England and New Zealand. Jayasuriya’s appointment has come into effect on October 1, 2024, and will remain until March 31, 2026. “The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka […]
Arabs migrated from central region to establish kingdoms in Iraq, Levant, Egypt, says historian
RIYADH, 7 October: Only a group of tribes later described as Arabs inhabited the area now known as the Arabian Peninsula in antiquity and modern times, and other ethnicities lived there temporarily, a leading Saudi Arabia historian has said. Dr. Suleiman Al-Theeb, who is a professor of ancient Arabic inscriptions at King Saud University, presented […]
King Salman undergoes medical tests due to lung inflammation
RIYADH, 7 October: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman will undergo some medical tests on Sunday evening due to a lung inflammation, Saudi Press Agency reported. The tests were based on the recommendations of the Royal Clinics, SPA added.
Makkah deputy governor receives US consul general in Jeddah
JEDDAH, 7 October: Makkah’s Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz received US Consul General Dao Le in Jeddah on Sunday. The parties discussed topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The American Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual general meeting in Jeddah, where Le affirmed his country’s commitment to ensuring […]
Saudi and Ukrainian foreign ministers discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict
RIYADH, 7 October: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister held a phone call on Sunday with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha to discuss relations and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal bin Farhan and the Ukrainian minister exchanged views on developments in the war and efforts to resolve the crisis, as well as other […]
Saudi FM meets with Solomon Islands officials in Riyadh
RIYADH, 7 October: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the prime and foreign ministers of the Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele and Peter Shanel Agovaka in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, the officials reviewed relations between the Kingdom and the Solomon Islands and ways to enhance and develop them in various fields. They […]
Karachi blast: Death toll mounts to three as China condemns attack on its nationals
Karachi, Oct 7 (IANS) Two Chinese were among three killed and around a dozen other people injured in a massive explosion near Karachi airport late Sunday night. Confirming the death of Chinese nationals on Monday, the country’s embassy in Islamabad severely condemned the attack. The explosion occurred when a convoy transporting Chinese staff from Port […]
Rwanda rolls out Marburg vaccine trials amid rising cases
Kigali, Oct 7 (IANS) Rwanda began administering Marburg vaccine trials, prioritising frontline workers as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the country. Rwandan Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana on Sunday told a press conference in the national capital of Kigali that the first round of trial vaccinations targets healthcare […]
