PM Modi leads nation in paying rich tribute on Goa Liberation Day
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Goa Liberation Day is celebrated annually on this day to commemorate the end of Portuguese colonial rule in the state and its integration into India in 1961. The occasion holds great historical significance as it marks the culmination of the prolonged struggle for Goa’s independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led […]
Saudi, Australian defense ministers meet in Riyadh
RIYADH (RAHNUMA) Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman on Wednesday received his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, at his office in Riyadh. The pair discussed relations between their countries as well as the latest developments in the region, including efforts to support security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported. A number of other […]
Turkey not to halt military activity in Syria until Kurdish forces ‘disarm’
Ankara, Dec 19 (IANS) Turkey will continue its military activity in northern Syria until Kurdish fighters fully “disarm,” Turkish semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Thursday, citing a Defence Ministry source. Highlighting ongoing threats from Kurdish forces within Syria to Turkey’s southern border, the source said, “Our counter-terrorism measures and preparations will persist until terrorist groups lay […]
Telangana CM orders SIT probe into Outer Ring Road toll contract
Hyderabad, Dec 19 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced a probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into alleged irregularities in Outer Ring Road (ORR) toll tenders during the previous BRS regime. The Chief Minister made the announcement in the State Legislative Assembly today on a request by BRS MLA and […]
Riyadh governor receives newly appointed Palestinian envoy
(RAHNUMA) Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Palestine to the Kingdom Mazen Ghoneim in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed various topics of common interest, and Prince Faisal wished the ambassador success in his new duties, Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, on the same […]
Australian deputy PM highlights Saudi Arabia’s strategic importance during visit
DUBAI (RAHNUMA) Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Donald Marles underlined the importance of Saudi Arabia as a key partner for Australia, highlighting its position as the country’s second-largest trading partner in the Middle East. In a statement issued by his office on Thursday, Marles said his visit to Saudi Arabia is […]
Saudi deputy foreign minister calls Sudanese parties to commit to Jeddah talks
RIYADH (RAHNUMA) Waleed Al-Khuraiji, the Saudi deputy minister of foreign affairs, participated in the third round of Sudanese peace talks in Mauritania on Wednesday. Al-Khuraiji affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment toward the Sudanese people and highlighted its efforts to mediate in the ongoing conflict between warring parties, which began in April 2023 and has since displaced […]
Saudi initiative launches pioneering care center for people with disabilities
RIYADH (RAHNUMA) A Saudi social care project worth SR83 million ($22.1 million) is set to transform support services for people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia’s Qassim Region after a trilateral agreement was signed on Thursday. The Sakhaa Program, the Abdulaziz Al-Ohali Charitable Foundation, and the Onaizah Association for Development and Human Services, known as Taheel, […]
AI cannot replace human creativity in literature, expert says
JEDDAH (RAHNUMA) Artificial intelligence cannot replace the creativity of human beings in literature, according to an expert attending the Jeddah Book Fair 2024. Dr. Anas Al-Ghamdi, an academic, researcher and author specializing in AI, made the statement in a discussion during a symposium titled: “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Book.” The session was […]
ADB signs loan agreement with Sri Lanka for transmission projects
Colombo, Dec 19 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on Thursday to provide $150 million for transmission projects in Sri Lanka, a statement from CEB said. The CEB said ADB approved the loan package in November 2024 after rigorous due diligence by ADB on the technical, […]
