Experts explore architecture’s societal impact in Saudi Arabia’s Baha
RIYADH, 28 October: The Architecture and Design Commission recently hosted a meeting in its Architecture and Design Cafe series which focused on the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism and its societal impact. The event gathered experts to discuss architecture’s role in shaping communities and promoting well-being, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Held at […]
Saudi FM receives Somali counterpart in Riyadh
RIYADH, 28 October: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Somali counterpart Ahmed Moalim Fiqi in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed Saudi-Somali relations and discussed ways to enhance them in various fields. Regional and international developments and topics of common interest were also discussed.
Senegal president, Bhutan king arrive in Riyadh
RIYADH, 28 October: The president of Senegal and the king of Bhutan arrived separately in Riyadh on Sunday evening, Saudi Press Agency reported. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrived in the Kingdom’s capital ahead of the Future Investment Initiative forum which will take place from October 29 -31. Artificial intelligence […]
Frankly Speaking: What to expect from this year’s FII?
DUBAI, 28 October: Artificial intelligence and new technologies will top the agenda when the Future Investment Initiative (FII) holds its eighth conference in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, from Oct. 29 to 31, CEO of the FII Institute Richard Attias has said. Dubbed “Davos in the Desert,” FII is a platform where global leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, […]
Saudi international humanitarian law committee to take part in Geneva conference
RIYADH, 28 October: A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s committee on international humanitarian law will take part in the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva from Oct. 28 to 31. The conference will host representatives from 194 international organizations, associations and other bodies. Leading the Saudi delegation will be Jalal […]
Anti-aircraft gun among weapons discovered in Afghanistan
Kabul, Oct 28 (IANS) Police have discovered a variety of arms and ammunition, including a DSHK-type anti-aircraft gun, from the Almar district of northern Afghanistan’s Faryab province on Monday, said a statement of the provincial police office. Police also found an assault rifle, a mortar weapon, three sets of walkie-talkies, countless shells, and additional military […]
Japan: LDP’s election chief resigns following dismal election showing
Tokyo, Oct 28 (IANS) The election chief of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Shinjiro Koizumi, has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in light of the party’s dismal election showing, local media reported on Monday. The move is seen as a response to the party’s significant loss in the general election on Sunday, […]
Philippines: Death toll from tropical storm Trami climbs to 116
Manila, Oct 28 (IANS) The death toll from catastrophic flooding and landslides triggered by tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines last week has risen to 116, with at least 39 people remaining unaccounted for, the Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Monday. Local authorities said Trami dumped two […]
UK parliamentarians call for release of Imran Khan
Islamabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been behind bars for over a year for multiple cases of corruption and sedition, is getting open support from parliamentarians from countries like the United Kingdom. British parliamentarians have called on the Pakistan government for the release of Khan, terming his arrest and […]
Lawsuits filed to nullify Japan’s general election over vote disparities
Tokyo, Oct 28 (IANS) Lawyers filed lawsuits at several high courts in Japan on Monday seeking to nullify the results and conduct a rerun of the previous day’s general election, local media reported. The lawyers are set to complete filing the lawsuits with 14 high courts and their branches across the country later Monday, challenging […]
