N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation
SEOUL — North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Japan’s government has said. The Defense Ministry confirmed it…
WHO says 33 million children vaccinated against polio in southern Africa
GENEVA — More than 33 million children in several southern African countries have been vaccinated against polio as part of…
WMO highlights key role of weather balloons in climate monitoring
GENEVA — Weather balloons play an important part of a vast, intricate global observation system, providing vital information for climate…
7 Saudi airports to receive domestic workers coming with an exit and re-entry visa
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Musaned platform under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has…
King, Crown Prince congratulate Gambia president on Independence Day
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulation to President Adama Barrow…
Prince Faisal discusses ways to strengthen political, security ties with global leaders in Munich
MUNICH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Bin Abdullah met Friday with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock…
ZATCA foils two attempts to smuggle more than 27 kgs of methamphetamine, 17,000 tablets
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax & Customs Authority (ZATCA) of Al-Batha cross-border checkpoint has successfully foiled two attempts to smuggle…
Zelensky to open Munich Security Conference with Russia banned for the first time in 20 years
KYIV —The leaders of France, Germany and the UK will join dozens of others Friday at a security conference in…
‘We could be faster’ with support for Ukraine, MEPs say
BRUSSELS — Western allies including the European Union have this month reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine as Russia’s war…
Russian military reserves ‘significantly depleted’, analysts say
KYIV —Russia’s costly military campaign in Ukraine has likely “significantly depleted Russian equipment and manpower reserves necessary to sustain a…