ROME: Pope Francis has appealed to European and African leaders “for urgent relief” for refugees, saying that help is needed for “these brothers and sisters” suffering while trying to reach Europe. “May the Mediterranean never again be a theater of death and inhumanity. May the Lord enlighten the minds and hearts of all, arousing feelings…
Kohli equalled Don Bradman’s record of 29 Test centuries in his 500th international match West Indies were an uplifting 86-1 after Virat Kohli hit his first overseas century since 2018 for India on day two of the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain on Friday. India were all out for 438…
SYDNEY: The United States commissioned a warship in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, the first time a US Navy vessel joined active service at a foreign port, as the two close allies step up their military ties in response to China’s expanding regional reach.The Independence-class littoral combat ship — named after a Royal Australian Navy cruiser…
RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa welcomed the Chairman of the House of Representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Zvizdić and his delegation, in Riyadh on Friday.During the meeting, they discussed avenues of cooperation, and chairman praised the efforts of the MWL around the world.
RIYADH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, The Muslim World League, and Egypt’s top Islamic institution all condemned on Friday the desecration of Qur’an in Sweden.The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has joined nations across the Arab world in condemning the burning of a copy of the Holy Qur’an in the Swedish capital, Stockholm on Thursday, describing…
BEIRUT: A stray dog was found carrying a newborn baby girl in a trash bag through the streets of Tripoli, in Lebanon on Wednesday, sparking shock across the impoverished nation. A passerby saw the dog carrying the bag and heard a baby’s cries. He managed to take the bag from the dog and found the…
RIYADH: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Wednesday to begin discussions on pressing concerns prevailing over the Middle East.In statement posted on its website, the US State Department said the “strategic dialogue” is an “opportunity for us to work even more closely together on the many…
RIYADH: The President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso expressed his full support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the World Expo 2030 on Wednesday. Nguesso expressed his country’s support during a meeting with Saudi Royal Court adviser Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Kattan who is visiting Brazzaville. Kattan thanked the president and expressed…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed on Wednesday the heads of delegations participating in a summit of Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asian countries. Participants in the Jeddah summit include the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. From the GCC side, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…
In six Tests since his debut, Shakeel has scored a double hundred, a hundred and five half-centuries. He has a Bradmanesque average of 98.5 Saud Shakeel became the first Pakistan batter to make a double hundred in Sri Lanka as the visitors took control of the first Test after making 461 on Tuesday. Behind by…
