Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Eng. Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser, headed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the “Development Road” conference in Baghdad, Iraq.The conference saw the participation of transport ministers or their rep…
Day: May 28, 2023
Russian Defense: 495 Ukrainian Soldiers Dead, 12 Drones Downed
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced the killing of 495 Ukrainian soldiers and the shooting of 12 drones.In its daily report on the conduct of the military operation in Ukraine, the Ministry reported that, over the past 24 hours, its soldiers had killed…
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Solomon Islands in Pacific Ocean
An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck on Sunday the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean.The US Geological Survey stated that the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 83.6 km west-east of Kirakira and at a depth of 101.6 km.So far, th…
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chile
An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the Aysen region of Chile.The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 15 km below the surface of the earth, at the con…
Two Killed in Light Plane Crash in Austria
Two people were killed in a light plane crash in Austria.Police said that the plane took off from Airport Eggenfelden (EDME) in southern Germany, and the crash killed two passengers on board.The plane fell on a parking lot in a skid path, and the autho…
Fifth Medal Added to Saudi Billiards National Team in Arab Championship
Saudi billiards player Ahmed Al Jabbar won the bronze medal in the 9-ball singles competition in the Arab Billiards and Snooker Championship, currently being hosted in Riyadh, while the Lebanese player Mazen Berjawi won the gold medal, and the silver m…
African Union PSC Holds Meeting to Discuss Sudanese Crisis
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union held a meeting Saturday night to discuss the Sudanese crisis.During the meeting, the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki presented a report on the African Union’s vision for r…
2 Terrorists Lured From One Of The Neighboring Countries, One Of Whom Worked As A Sniper And The Other In Arming And Booby-Trapping In Nineveh
The Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency in the Ministry of Interior announced it was able to lure two dangerous terrorists from one of the neighboring countries, one of whom worked as a sniper and the other in arming and booby-trapping durin…
Arab League calls for protecting Palestinian children
The Arab League on Sunday urged the international community to take serious action for halting Israelis’ abuse of Palestinian children.The appeal was made by Ambassador Haifaa Abu-Ghazala, the Assistant Secretary General for Social Affairs, in a state…
Kuwait Deputy FM meets Mexican counterpart
Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi met on Sunday with visiting Mexican counterpart Carmen Moreno Toscano.During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral ties, issues of common interests and latest regional and internationa…
Brussels 20km race kicks off with wide participation
Some 42,000 people are participating in Brussel’s 20km race, which started Sunday morning.The race kicked off in Cinquantenaire Park, with the first group of athletes with disabilities, following the first of five waves of runners and finally the walk…
Kuwait eyes greater economic ties with Arab nations – official
Kuwait is eager to propel its economic and trade relations with Arab countries to greater levels, an official said on Sunday, emphasizing the need to hold more pan-Arab gatherings to bring that goal to fruition.As part of these efforts, Kuwait was amo…