Saudi crown prince, Russia’s Putin discuss Ukraine war during call
RIYADH, 14 November: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed developments in the war in Ukraine during a phone call, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Saudi-Russian relations and efforts made to intensify them were praised during the call. Cooperation between the two countries in various fields was also discussed. […]
Saudi authorities seize 12 million amphetamine pills at Jeddah port
JEDDAH, 14 November: Saudi Arabia’s counter-narcotics authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 12 million amphetamine pills through the port in Jeddah. The Kingdom’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control said on Wednesday that the 11.9 million pills were hidden inside a shipping container of building materials at Jeddah Islamic Port. The pills were concealed […]
Saudi Arabia adds 198 sites to National Antiquities Register
RIYADH, 14 November: The Heritage Commission has added 198 new archaeological sites to the National Antiquities Register, taking the total across the Kingdom to 9,317. The commission said the registrations were part of its broader efforts to document and revive Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage, thus providing researchers and enthusiasts with reliable information on heritage locations […]
Republicans cross 218 mark in House of Representatives marking election trifecta
New York, Nov 14 (IANS) The Republican Party crossed the 218-mark in the House of Representatives as late results trickled in, scoring an electoral trifecta controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House. While the counting of votes in the November 5 election continues and the official announcement of results for all the seats […]
10 most climate-vulnerable countries got less than $1 year climate finance: Report
Baku, Nov 14 (IANS) As world leaders meet at the 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan, a new report by an international development agency on Thursday said people living in 10 most climate-vulnerable countries received less than $1 a year in climate finance. It warned world leaders must stop “chasing shadows” with attempts to […]
Australian govt to compel social media companies to proactively keep users safe
Canberra, Nov 14 (IANS) The Australian government has announced a new plan to force social media companies to take proactive steps to ensure the well-being of their users. Michelle Rowland, the Minister for Communications, on Wednesday night, committed to legislate Digital Duty of Care regulations for technology companies, Xinhua news agency reported. Under the proposed […]
Voting begins in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election
Colombo, Nov 14 (IANS) Voting in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary poll started on Thursday to elect 225 members to the Parliament with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeking a majority. President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to govern the sovereign debt-defaulted nation amid calls for a new political culture without corruption and misappropriation of public funds. This […]
Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
Washington, Nov 14 (IANS) House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won Republican nomination to remain in the position, after US President-elect Donald Trump appeared to have backed him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected House Speaker in a full chamber vote of 220-209, with unanimous Republican support, in October […]
Baku talks: Over 80 world leaders promise commitments on climate action
Baku, Nov 14 (IANS) The two-day World Leaders Climate Ambition Summit concluded on Wednesday with significant momentum, as more than 80 heads of state and world leaders making speeches, showing progress, and announcing new commitments on climate action. Brazil launched its new national climate action plan, while France, Kenya, and Barbados launched the Coalition for […]
S.Korea President Yoon set to leave for Peru to attend APEC summit
Seoul, Nov 14 (IANS) South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to depart for Peru on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, with an eye on a possible meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump during the South America trip. Yoon will travel to Peru from Thursday to Friday for the APEC […]
