NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia, alongside France and a broad coalition of international partners, announced the suspension of the UN conference on Palestine, scheduled to be held at the UN headquarters in New York on June 17-20.
In a joint statement issued (...)
RIYADH — Under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Global Water Organization (GWO) officially launched operations from its headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday, with founding member states signing the (...)
JEDDAH — Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney has been recalled to the England national team for the June fixtures against Andorra and Senegal, capping off a stellar debut campaign in the Roshn Saudi League.
The 28-year-old forward, who joined the (...)
JEDDAH — Al Ahli FC etched their name into Asian football history with golden letters after being crowned champions of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025, marking a monumental moment not just for the club, but for three of its star players.
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In recent weeks, European nations have been grappling with a shifting geopolitical reality: the United States, under President Donald Trump's influence and perhaps again in the near future, appears increasingly insistent that Europe should manage (...)
France formally began its military withdrawal from Senegal on Friday, transferring control of two key facilities to the West African nation as part of a broader shift in its regional strategy.
"The French side handed over to the Senegalese side the (...)
The US government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who say the effort was vital to monitor global air quality and improve public health.
In response to an inquiry (...)
Khaby Lame, the world's most popular TikTok personality, has been appointed as UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
The 24-year-old Senegal-born influencer, who never says a word in videos watched by millions of followers, addressed the youth in his native (...)
Another contingent of 217 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti on Saturday as part of a UN-backed mission to address gang violence and restore stability in the Caribbean nation, the Kenyan presidency confirmed.
"The officers arrived Saturday in (...)
The European Commission's department for international partnerships is undergoing a strategic downsizing of its worldwide offices in a shift of focus under the new mandate of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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RIYADH — The Saudi Council of Ministers reaffirmed that Syria must be free from terrorism and any aggression on its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh on (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia revealed on Saturday the program for the fourth edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum. The two-day event, which will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 3 in Riyadh, will reemphasize Saudi Arabia's commitment to holistic, (...)
RIYADH — Al Khaleej earned their first Roshn Saudi League win since the opening weekend, defeating Al Kholood 1-0 on Friday in Dammam, courtesy of a 66th-minute strike by Abdullah Al Salem.
Despite a slow start to the season, Al Khaleej managed to (...)
Eng. Abdulrahman Alfadley, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and incoming President of UNCCD COP16, convened leading global experts and policymakers on land degradation, drought, and desertification for the first Advisory Council (...)
At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Senegal's coast.
Authorities say more than 100 people were on board the wooden fishing vessel when it sank just 4km (2.5 miles) into its journey.
Distraught relatives and (...)
RIYADH — Damac, a Saudi Pro League football club, finalized an agreement on Monday with Al Shabab for the loan of Senegalese striker Habib Diallo for one season.
This move comes after Damac's management and coach Cosmin Contra expressed (...)
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia has decided to extend bearing the cost of fees for expatriates working in the industrial sector by the state until December 31, 2025. The decision was taken by the weekly session of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown (...)
RIYADH — During his tour of Africa, Eng. Abdulrahman Alfadley, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, alongside Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Ghana's Minister of Food and Agriculture, reached an agreement to strengthen relations and (...)
A Boeing 737-300 aircraft has skidded off a runway in Senegal, injuring at least 10 people, four of them seriously.
The incident occurred as Air Senegal flight HC 301 was taking off for the Malian capital Bamako in the early hours of Thursday, (...)
Few political turnarounds can match the last month in Senegal.
Just over two weeks ago, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was a little-known opposition leader languishing in jail, detained without trial on charges including inciting insurrection, who had never (...)
Eight cruise passengers left behind in the African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe have been struggling for days to catch up with their Norwegian Cruise Line ship as it makes its way up the western coast of Africa.
The passengers were late (...)
People in Senegal are voting for a new president in a delayed election after weeks of political unrest.
Long queues of voters have been witnessed across the country choosing from 17 presidential candidates.
After he voted, outgoing President Macky (...)
Senegalese voters will choose their next president on Sunday in a delayed and high-stakes election that poses a test for the country's democracy.
Outgoing President Macky Sall, whose second and final term expires on April 2, has promised to (...)
Senegal's president has told the BBC he does not regret delaying this year's elections, a move that sparked deadly protests.
Macky Sall said he did not make the decision alone — he was responding to concerns raised by parliamentarians.
After a (...)
The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Tuesday in Riyadh, examined the recent endeavors carried out by the Kingdom in the economic, cultural, and social domains, and expressed pride in the large international presence (...)
