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KYIV — Four people have been killed and more than 50 others injured in a massive wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and its surrounding areas on Sunday, officials said.Explosions reverberated through Kyiv just after 1 a.m. (2200 GMT Saturday), following a warning by Ukraine’s air force on its Telegram channel that Russia might launch a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that two people had been killed and 56 others injured in the attacks on the city, with 30 of those hospitalized. Some damage was reported in the city’s historic Independence Square.Three…
ISLAMABAD — Dozens of people were killed in Pakistan following a bomb blast targeting a train transporting military personnel in the country’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Sunday in the latest major attack claimed by separatist militants, officials said..The explosion occurred as the train made its way through Chaman Phatak in the regional capital of Quetta, killing at least 24 people and injuring around 70 others, according to officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.The attack was the latest in a series of strikes on trains, security forces and infrastructure in the mineral-rich province that borders Iran and Afghanistan,…
The General Directorate of Civil Defense has concluded its participation within the Ministry of Interior pavilion at the exhibition accompanying the third edition of the Hajj Media Hub 1447 AH. The high-profile event was hosted at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Exhibitions and Events Center from May 20 to 23. During the hub, the directorate showcased an array of advanced technologies and operational methods deployed to enforce preventive safety measures during the Hajj season. A major highlight of the exhibit was a specialized drone engineered to detect chemical and radioactive materials, underscoring the civil defense’s cutting-edge capabilities and…
SYDNEY — A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef on Sunday, marking the second fatal incident of its kind in the country this month.Queensland Police said the man was bitten near Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef 45km off Queensland.Emergency services were called to a boat ramp on the Cassowary Coast, between the cities of Cairns and Townsville, just before noon local time on Sunday, following reports of a man being attacked while swimming out at a nearby shoal.Queensland Police said in a statement that the man was retrieved from the water but died…
ISTANBUL — Activists on board a humanitarian flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces on their way to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza say they were subjected to beatings, torture and sexual violence by Israeli soldiers who detained them.The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats, carrying food, medicine, and humanitarian supplies for civilians in Gaza, was intercepted over the course of several days after departing Turkey, with the final interception on Tuesday.The 428 passengers including journalists and at least one lawmaker from Italy were transferred onto military boats and brought to a larger military vessel at the Ashdod port in southern…
The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has concluded technical support for the Makkah Route Initiative for the 1447 AH Hajj season through an integrated digital system that contributed to streamlining pilgrims’ travel procedures and enhancing the efficiency of operational processes. Implemented by the Ministry of Interior for the eighth year in 10 countries through 17 international departure points, the initiative is carried out in cooperation with several government entities as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to provide pilgrims with a smoother and higher-quality digital Hajj experience. SDAIA’s use of data and AI technologies reflected the high level of…
LONDON — Extra border checks were suspended Saturday at Dover after thousands of holidaymakers heading to the port waited hours in the heat in long queues to board ferries to cross the English Channel, officials said.French border authorities stopped gathering additional data required of non-EU passengers to speed up processing times as people tried to get away for a three-day weekend. Travelers were stuck in long lines on what became the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 86 degrees (30 Celsius).“It’s taken me six hours to get on my ferry today,” driver Jon Lelliot told the…
NAIROBI — The Red Cross on Saturday paid tribute to three volunteers who are believed to have died after contracting Ebola during a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo in March, the organization has said.The volunteers are among the first known victims of DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak, which has resulted in more than 170 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases.The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said they had died after serving their communities “with courage and humanity”.The three volunteers — Alikana Udumusi Augustin, Sezabo Katanabo, and Ajiko Chandiru Viviane — are believed to…
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has launched an exhibition at the Makkah headquarters of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit to showcase Saudi Arabia’s leadership in serving Islam, promoting moderation, and caring for pilgrims. Utilizing interactive digital screens, the pavilion displays historical documentaries, tracking guest data and global origins alongside the Kingdom’s continuous development of the holy sites. International visitors praised the high-quality services and advanced technologies on display, expressing gratitude to the Saudi leadership for providing integrated logistical support that enables pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease…
The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) has enabled the launch of the model livestock city project in Makkah, marking the first model slaughterhouse utilizing advanced rendering technology to process carcass and organic waste during the 1447 AH Hajj season. Aiming for a 100% diversion rate from landfills, the project utilizes an integrated operational grid, equipped with specialized units for blood, fat, and offal processing, bone grinding, and automated odor control systems, to process up to 2,500 tons of solid and liquid waste annually. Developed via a memorandum of cooperation with Oclean company to engage private sector innovation, the facility…