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UN Security Council (UNSC) members have welcomed Yemen’s truce extension, which represents the most significant opportunity for peace and civilian protection Yemen has seen in years. According to an official UNSC statement issued today, the truce has laid the foundation for progress on the economic and security tracks, as well as in-depth and inclusive discussions on the political track. To reach an inclusive and comprehensive agreement on the expanded truce proposal developed by the UN Special Envoy, the parties should seize this moment by intensifying negotiations urgently. According to the members of the Security Council, they expressed the hope that,…

There was a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture in northeast Japan on Thursday that was reported by the Kyodo news agency, however no tsunami warning has yet been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. A report released by the Japanese Meteorological Agency indicates that the temblor, which occurred at 9:48 a.m. was centered offshore with its epicentre located on the Pacific Ocean at 37.6 degrees north latitude and 141.7 degrees east longitude. Additionally, the quake occurred 60 kilometers beneath the surface. There have been no immediate reports of major damage or…

Iceland has activated emergency plans after a volcano erupted on Wednesday, resulting in glowing lava flows bubbling up as part of an event that had been widely anticipated after a flurry of seismic activity on the island, according to the German press agency (dpa). It was reported in the afternoon that the eruption began near the mountain Fagradalsfjall on the peninsula of Reykjanes to the south-west of Reykjavik, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO). In response to the emergency, local officials have implemented emergency plans, they said. People were advised to stay away from the area as a precaution…

The National Assembly (parliament) was dissolved by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah. To rectify the political scene involving lack of harmony and cooperation, as well as differences, conflicts, personal interests, refusal to accept others, practices and behaviors that undermine national unity, it was necessary to turn to those who represent destiny, extension, survival, and existence, in order to correct the path in their own interests, observed the Crown Prince in his decree. Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad made the decision upon an Amiri Decree dated November 15, 2021, delegating him some constitutional powers. In the meantime,…

In the heart of London, motorsport enthusiasts were treated to two days of electric motorsport this past weekend. This was when the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returned to the city. Since the formation of the partnership between SAUDIA and the all-electric series in 2018, SAUDIA has been the official partner of the series as well as the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Discover E-Zone was brought to the capital in the form of cutting edge digital activations combined with Saudi’s landscapes, landmarks, culture, and heritage in order to create an immersive experience for…

A school in Malawi will be built and developed by CAFU and Dubai Cares, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. It’s back to school season around the world, and CAFU is raising donations to help Malawian children experience the same excitement, hope, and joy. To build and run a primary school with two classrooms, serving 100 students and two teachers, CAFU intends to raise AED154,000 in donations in one year. Additionally, CAFU will develop 18 months of literacy activities for parents and adults within these communities. As part of the partnership with Dubai Cares, CAFU will…

In a landmark deal signed by Ukraine, Russia and Turkey, overseen by the United Nations, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the departure of the first ship from the Ukrainian port of Odesa with grain as part of the landmark deal. It is with great pleasure that we announce that the M/V Razoni, carrying a cargo of 26,527 tonnes of corn, is the first cargo ship to depart a Ukrainian Black Sea port since 26th February. It is bound for the Mediterranean port of Tripoli, in Lebanon, which is located in the Mediterranean region. Guterres expressed his hope, in a statement…

The bodies of two people were found inside a destroyed car in the path of a fire burning near the Oregon border in northern California. This is according to media reports, as firefighters fought the blaze for a fourth day. In the days since the McKinney Fire erupted on Friday, over 2,000 residents have been forced to flee their homes and critical infrastructure. This is mostly in Siskiyou County, which is home to the Klamath National Forest. More than 4,900 homes were threatened by flames, according to an update published on Monday by the California Department of Forestry and Fire…

During the Royal International Air Tattoo hosted by the Royal Air Force in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, held from July 15-17, members of the Kuwaiti air force were able to display their professionalism and dedication, according to a Kuwaiti official on Sunday. Kuwaiti pilots were among 56 teams taking part in the airshow, according to Brigadier Naif Al-Askar, head of the Kuwaiti military office in London. Kuwaiti air forces are eager to develop their capabilities and combat readiness during such events, he said. The commander of the Seventh Squadron, Colonel Issa Al-Rashidi, stated that this was the Kuwait’s second participation in…

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Project (Masam) dismantled 320 anti-tank mines and 380 unexploded ordnance planted by the Houthi militia during the second week of July 2022. As of now, 350,421 mines have been dismantled as part of the project. According to a local NGO, over 900 civilians have been killed by mines planted by Iranian-backed Houthis in southwestern Yemen since 2015. Yemeni Mine Observatory reported that 942 civilians have died from mines planted by Houthi militias in Taiz province over the past six years, including 223 children and 217 women. There were also 2,321 civilians injured…