SYDNEY: Australia will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians, weeks after the agency lost hundreds of millions of dollars in support following Israeli allegations that some of its Gaza-based staff participated in the Oct. 7 attack.The Australian government also pledged Friday to increase aid for the besieged enclave, with Foreign Minister…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief this week launched its food security support project in Gezira State, Sudan, with the delivery of 4,580 food parcels. This is the first of a total of 33,000 food parcels that will be sent to vulnerable communities in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. KSrelief also sent…
New Delhi: The High-Level Committee on ‘One Nation One Election’ chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted its report on Thursday. The Report comprises of 18,626 pages and is an outcome of extensive consultations with stakeholders, experts and research work over 191 days, since its constitution on…
DUBAI: Renowned fashion houses from the Gulf and across the globe have unveiled their new Ramadan collections to celebrate the holy month. Designers have infused their creations with symbolic motifs, vibrant hues and sustainable practices. Here, we showcase Ramadan collections from several designers and brands, each blending creativity and cultural significance in their designs. Honayda …
RIYADH: The draw for the King’s Cup semifinals has pitted Al-Hilal against Al-Ittihad while Al-Nassr will face Al-Khaleej. The dates for the matches have yet to be confirmed. The latest Saudi Classico between the giants from Riyadh and Jeddah — with Al-Ittihad drawn at home — will be their sixth clash this season, all of…
BANGKOK: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra began his first public appearances since leaving detention, with an early morning visit to a shrine in Bangkok on Thursday before flying to his home province of Chiang Mai in the country’s north.The controversial billionaire, a longtime rival of the country’s conservative elite who was toppled in a…
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted a number of citizens on a visit to Madinah. He greeted a number of distinguished scholars and other dignitaries, the Saudi Press Agency reported early on Thursday. He then prayed at the Prophet’s Mosque and Quba Mosque. Prince Mohammed arrived in the Prophet’s City on Wednesday and was…
A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded just after launch on Wednesday, with public broadcaster NHK showing footage of the fiery failure. Tokyo-based startup Space One had been aiming to become the first Japanese private firm to successfully place a satellite into orbit. Its 18-metre (60ft) solid-fuel Kairos rocket blasted off from the startup’s…
Parkin Company PJSC today announced an increase in the number of shares offered in the UAE Retail Offer of its initial public offering (IPO) following an exceptional level of over-subscription and demand from retail investors. Following the approval of the Securities and Exchange Authority (SCA), the UAE Retail Offer has been increased to 89,964,000 ordinary…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak and discussed the early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom. The two leaders also affirmed their commitment to further bolster the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. “Had a good conversation with PM…
