Saudi deputy minister receives UN official in Riyadh
RIYADH, 10 October:Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received UN Resident Coordinator in the Kingdom Mohamed El-Zarkani in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between the UN and the Kingdom, and prominent developments of common interest, the Foreign Ministry wrote on X. Seperately on Wednesday, Al-Rassi […]
Saudi crown prince meets with Iranian foreign minister in Riyadh
RIYADH, 10 October: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, Saudi-Iranian relations and the latest regional developments were discussed, Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting was also attended by Saudi officials including Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan who received Aragchi separately, earlier on […]
Saudi FM receives Iranian counterpart in Riyadh
RIYADH, 10 October: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, Saudi-Iranian relations and ways to enhance them in various fields were discussed. The two officials also discussed developments in the region and efforts made with regard to them. Prince Faisal […]
Ibex Reserve becomes first Saudi Green List protected area
RIYADH, 10 October: In a milestone for Saudi Arabia’s conservation efforts, the Ibex Reserve has become the first protected area in the Kingdom to be added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Green List. This recognition places it among only 77 protected areas worldwide that meet the union’s strict criteria for effective management […]
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman completes medical tests successfully
RIYADH, 10 October: King Salman has recovered after successfully completing medical tests for lung inflammation, Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday. The royal court said on Sunday evening that the king would undergo medical tests for a lung inflammation. In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered reassurances about the king’s […]
Saudi Civil Defense warns of heavy rains, flash floods
RIYADH, 10 October: The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to stay cautious and in safe areas during thunderstorms affecting parts of the Kingdom from Wednesday to Sunday. It advised avoiding valleys, flood-prone areas and swimming in valley streams, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Makkah is expected to face dust-stirring winds, moderate to […]
NASA space apps hackathon concludes in Jeddah
JEDDAH, 10 October: The NASA International Space Apps Challenge hackathon concluded in Jeddah on Tuesday night, after setting out to raise awareness about Earth and space sciences, NASA’s data, and exploration. Organized by Geeks Valley with support from the Saudi Space Agency and the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, the event brought together top minds […]
Iraqi militant group claims drone attack on Israel’s port city
Baghdad, Oct 10 (IANS) The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a Shiite militia group, claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a “vital” site in Eilat, Israel’s southern port city. The group said in a statement on Wednesday night that the attack was conducted “in solidarity with the people of Palestine and Lebanon,” pledging to continue […]
Thailand’s tourism confidence weakens amid floods in Q3
Bangkok, Oct 10 (IANS) Thailand’s tourism confidence weakened in the third quarter of 2024, hampered by flooding in several areas, reduced domestic spending and the off-peak season for international tourists. The Southeast Asian country’s tourism confidence index for the July-September period stood at 68, marking a slight decline from a year earlier but a significant […]
Israel says killed Hezbollah militant in Syria
Jerusalem, Oct 10 (IANS) Israel’s military said its warplanes launched an airstrike in southwestern Syria, killing a Hezbollah operative. In a statement on Wednesday, the military claimed that Adham Jahout, a militant with Hezbollah’s “Golan Terrorist Network” in Syria, was killed in the airstrike in the area of Quneitra near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, reports […]
