Author: Editorial Team
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 706 food baskets on Friday to needy families in Panjshir Province, Afghanistan, benefiting 4,236 individuals, as part of the Food Security and Emergency Program in Afghanistan for 2026. This initiative comes as part of the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to support the Afghan people and alleviate their suffering. Source: Riyadh Daily
WELLINGTON — New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington on Monday after torrential rain triggered severe flooding and landslides, state media reported. At least one person has gone missing, according to Radio New Zealand. The national weather agency upgraded its warnings of more heavy rain in Wellington and the Wairarapa region to red until Tuesday night. The country’s weather authority Metservice said the forecast rain presents a threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding, and slips. “We are asking people to take this seriously, follow safety advice, and act early if they…
WASHINGTON — A man fatally shot eight children, seven of them his own, early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an incident of domestic violence. The incident, which took place just after 6:00 am (1100 GMT) in the city of Shreveport, was the deadliest mass shooting in the United States in more than two years, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. Three boys and five girls ranging in age 3 to 11 were killed in the shooting spree across three homes, police said. They included seven siblings and…
After 51 days of precautionary closure due to the US-Iran war, Global Village is reopening its gates on Monday, April 20, at 5pm. Many UAE residents shared their excitement on social media when the news was announced. Here is everything you need to know about the entertainment destination: Tickets Visitors can buy tickets online or on the app before arriving at Global Village. Weekday tickets valid Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays, start at Dh25 per person. Any day tickets cost Dh30. Children under 3, seniors over 65, and people of determination have free entry. Tuesdays are reserved exclusively for…
The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah received the first flight of pilgrims arriving from the Kingdom of Thailand for this year’s Hajj season. The directorate affirmed full readiness to facilitate entry procedures at all air, land, and sea ports by deploying advanced technological capabilities and multilingual qualified personnel to ensure smooth and efficient services throughout the Hajj season. Source: Riyadh Daily
After over a month of closure, Dubai’s Global Village is reopening its doors to the public, welcoming visitors again from today 5 pm onwards. Ticket prices start at Dh25 per person. The season was previously scheduled to end on May 10, though it remains unclear whether dates will be extended. In the meantime, here are five experiences visitors should start with: 1. Viral street food that’s taking over social media Food remains one of the biggest draws at Global Village, with several viral favourites making rounds this season. At Taco Loco, visitors can try authentic Mexican birria tacos, slow-cooked and…
StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, is returning with its flagship event – a multi-city cybersecurity series spanning key markets across the Middle East. The spotlight is on the emerging AI vs AI cybersecurity combat, marking a new era where autonomous systems both identify and counter sophisticated, AI-driven threats at unprecedented speed. As organisations embrace AI to accelerate innovation, cyber adversaries are leveraging the same power to launch faster, smarter, and more sophisticated attacks. This year’s theme, “AI vs AI: The Silent Battle”, reflects this defining shift in the cybersecurity landscape, where artificial intelligence is no longer just an enabler but…
SOFIA — Bulgaria’s ex-president Rumen Radev, a euroskeptic former fighter pilot who opposes military support for Ukraine’s war effort against Moscow, hailed a “victory of hope” after his coalition topped the eighth parliamentary elections in five years on Monday. Bulgarians went to the polls on Sunday in the eighth parliamentary election in five years, with Radev, the clear frontrunner, promising to stamp out corruption and end a spiral of weak, short-lived governments.Pro-Russian Radev stepped down from the presidency in January to run in the election, which comes after mass protests forced out the previous government in December. A slick social…
WASHINGTON — The US military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people on Sunday, as the Trump administration continues its efforts to crackdown on the smuggling of drugs into the United States. The Trump administration’s campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September, killing at least 181 people. Other strikes have taken place in the eastern Pacific Ocean as well. The series of strikes have ramped up again in the past week or so, despite the war in Iran, which…
The first flight carrying beneficiaries of the Makkah Route Initiative from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, via Islamabad International Airport, arrived today at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The initiative provides high-quality services to visitors from participating countries by completing procedures in their home countries, including biometric enrollment, electronic issuance of Hajj visas, and passport procedures after verifying health requirements, in addition to coding and sorting luggage in line with transport and accommodation arrangements. Pilgrims are then transported directly via designated routes to their residences in Makkah and Madinah, while partner entities handle the delivery of their luggage. The initiative…