ROME — Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador in Rome after pro-Kremlin television host delivered a stream of insults against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday. “I had the Russian Russian Ambassador, Alexey Paramonov, summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to express formal protests following the extremely serious and offensive remarks made by the host Vladimir Solovyev on Russian television,” Tajani said on X. According to Italian media, presenter Vladimir Solovyov said in Italian on Russian television that Meloni was a “disgrace to the human race” a “wild beast” a “certified idiot” and a…
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TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has canceled a presidential trip to the African nation of Eswatini, with his government accusing Beijing of putting pressure on three neighboring countries to bar his aircraft from flying over their territories. The small southern African nation of Eswatini is one of only 12 countries to retain formal ties with Taiwan. Lai was due to leave on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession. This is the first publicly known instance where a Taiwanese leader has had to cancel a foreign trip due to revoked flight permits. Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced the approval of a 20% total shareholder distribution during its General Assembly meeting held on April 20, 2026, for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, including 5% cash dividends and 15% bonus shares. The approved distribution reflects the company’s strong earnings performance and its continued commitment to delivering consistent shareholder returns. The cash dividend component provides immediate value to shareholders, while the issuance of bonus shares supports the strengthening of the company’s capital base and future growth plans. The approved payout is underpinned…
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, received the Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, at the Presidential Palace in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.The meeting included extensive discussions on a number of Islamic and international issues related to the mission and objectives of the Muslim World League. Among the topics discussed were the upcoming third summit of religious leaders, which is set to be held in Kuala Lumpur, alongside the fourth session of the ASEAN Council of Scholars, established by…
The device features a versatile design built to enable productivity, collaboration and mobility across retail, healthcare, learning and more. Dubai — ASUS has announced the all-new ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable, the perfect portable companion for study, work and play, with a versatile 2-in-1 design that allows it to transform seamlessly from a laptop to a tablet. It features a bright and vibrant touchscreen, an Arm®-based processor, a magnetic stylus with wireless charging, front and world-facing cameras, up to 13-hour battery life, fast Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and outstanding military-strength durability. “The ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable affirms our commitment to offering solutions that adapt to the needs of different sectors as they all continue to shift towards mobile, hybrid environments,” said Tolga Özdil, Regional Commercial Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa (META) at ASUS. “Its flexible design makes it an…
With the highest number of robotic surgeries performed by a single facility in 2025, Mediclinic City Hospital brings extensive experience to every patient Published: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 9:58 AM Mediclinic City Hospital continues to strengthen its position as in robotic-assisted surgery, combining advanced surgical expertise, ongoing innovation and a strong focus on patient education. As part of its commitment to increasing awareness of surgical innovation, the hospital hosted a display of robotic surgical system, giving patients the opportunity to engage with the technology and better understand how robotic-assisted surgery supports modern, minimally invasive care. With the highest number of…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned a terrorist plot targeting the unity and stability of the United Arab Emirates and praised Emirati security authorities for dismantling the cell, arresting its members and thwarting its criminal plans. In a statement on Tuesday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures taken to safeguard security and stability and combat extremism and terrorism in all forms. “The Kingdom confirms its full solidarity with the sisterly United Arab Emirates and supports the measures it is taking to achieve security and stability…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) monitored rainfall activity across parts of the Kingdom for 24 hours, with the Eastern Province and Al-Qassim recording the highest precipitation, totaling 65mm. The recorded rainfall occurred from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2026, to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with multiple monitoring stations registering measurable rainfall. The Eastern Region recorded the highest precipitation, with Hafar Al-Batin Air Base station recording 40.6mm. It is followed by Qassim, which recorded 24.4mm at the Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport. The Al-Shanan district in Hail saw 15.6mm of precipitation, while Jazan saw…
The presence of Saudi women in the industrial sector in Aseer Region is reflected in a high level of competence and meaningful contribution. This coincides with the celebration of “International Day of Women in Industry,” observed annually on April 21 and established by member states of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. This occasion highlights women’s pivotal role in innovation, production, and leadership, and supports efforts to build a more inclusive and sustainable industrial future. The day underscores growing global awareness of the importance of women’s contributions to industrial transformation, including advancing industries, enhancing sector competitiveness, and driving growth and innovation…
MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia has introduced an advanced digital service enabling visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah to instantly check crowd levels in the tawaf and sa’i areas. General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said the service allows users to monitor congestion levels through simplified color-coded indicators, helping worshippers choose the most suitable times and routes for performing tawaf and sa’i. The authority said the initiative is designed to support crowd distribution, reduce congestion and enhance crowd management efficiency inside the Grand Mosque. It added that the service is…