Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Tunisian president on re-election, discusses relations
RIYADH, 5 November: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday to discuss relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Tunisian Republic, focusing on enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. During the conversation, Prince Mohammed extended his congratulations to Saied on his recent re-election for a […]
Winter at Tantora Festival returns to AlUla with sensory treats
Riyadh, 5 November: The Winter at Tantora Festival returns to AlUla from Dec. 19 to Jan. 11, offering a magical fusion of history, culture, music, and culinary delights that capture the spirit of this ancient city. Named after AlUla Old Town’s traditional sundial, this festival in the AlUla Moments calendar marks the start of the […]
KSrelief aids earthquake victims in Turkiye
RIYADH, 5 November: Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently concluded a week-long voluntary medical program for specialized surgeries at health clinics in Reyhanli, Turkiye, aimed at helping victims of the Feb. 6, 2023 earthquake. During the campaign, the medical team treated 493 patients in the family medicine clinic, 355 in the dermatology clinic, 338 in the […]
Nigerian president orders release of minors arrested in recent protests
Abuja, Nov 5 (IANS) Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the unconditional release of dozens of minors allegedly arrested during recent hunger protests in the country while calling for a probe into their detention. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris told reporters in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, that the president’s directive to the country’s […]
US Election: Polls aggregation changes giving Harris miniscule lead
New York, Nov 5 (IANS) As the nation gets ready to head to the polls, the aggregation of polls that had given Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump a slight lead, but well within the margin of error, turned to give Democratic nominee Kamala Harris an edge. The RealClear Polling’s (RCP) aggregation that showed Trump ahead […]
94,000 children vaccinated in polio campaign in Gaza
United Nations, Nov 5 (IANS) The UN-supported third phase of the polio vaccine campaign concluded in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, with 94,000 children vaccinated, but thousands still remain out of reach, according to UN agencies. Nearly 79 per cent of children in northern Gaza have been vaccinated against polio, the UN Relief and Works […]
US election: Polarised US goes to polls in air of uncertainty
New York, Nov 5 (IANS) A polarised US votes in an air of uncertainty on Tuesday for a President who will guide its destiny – and have an impact on the world – over the next four years. The nation could make history by electing its first woman President, Kamala Harris who is of partial […]
Serbian Minister announces resignation following roof structure collapse
Belgrade, Nov 5 (IANS) Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Goran Vesic announced that he will step down, following the collapse of a roof structure at the Novi Sad railway station. The collapse left 14 people dead and three others injured on Friday, as reported by Xinhua news agency. In a statement released on […]
UK to raise university tuition fees for first time in 8 yrs
London, Nov 5 (IANS) UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that university tuition fees in England will increase by 3.1 per cent next year, the first rise since 2016. The hike, attributed to inflation, will bring the maximum annual fee up to 9,535 pounds ($12,335). Alongside this, maintenance loans for students will also see […]
Spain: Floods hit Barcelona as rescue work continues in Valencia region
Madrid, Nov 5 (IANS) The region of Catalonia in the north-east of Spain was hit by flooding, as rescue work continues in the neighbouring region of Valencia in the wake of the floods that claimed 217 lives six days previously. Spain’s Minister for Transport, Oscar Puente, on Monday, confirmed that local rail services in the […]
