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Turkish local elections 2024: A seismic shift in power dynamics

ANKARA, April 2 -- After millions of Turkish voters went to the polls on Sunday to elect local authorities in 81 provinces, the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP, suffered a major blow as t... Read More


Israeli troops withdraw from Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest, after two-week raid

Gaza Strip, April 2 -- The Israeli military withdrew from Gaza's largest hospital early Monday after a two-week raid, leaving behind several bodies and a vast swath of destruction, according to Palest... Read More


China, France agree to build ties 'of strategic stability and vision'

Lahore, April 2 -- China and France on Monday agreed to promote communications, coordination, exchanges and cooperation to build a bilateral relationship of more strategic stability and vision, said C... Read More


Saudi Deputy FM receives Iranian ambassador

RIYADH, April 2 -- Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji on Monday met the Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati, in Riyadh. During talks, they discussed regional an... Read More


Failing nation and the quest of gender equity and equality on the name of honor killing

Pakistan, April 2 -- Pakistan ranks 145th out of 146 countries on the World Economic Forum's 2022 Global Gender Gap Index, and 161st out of 191 countries on the Human Development Report's 2022 Gender ... Read More


Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's Railway Transports 80,950 Metric Tons of Goods

KABUL, March 19 -- The Afghanistan Railway Authority reported a successful transfer of 80,950 metric tons of goods through the country's ports within a week. According to the Afghanistan National Rai... Read More


Scholars at Makkah conference discuss unifying Islamic sects

RIYADH, March 19 -- Some of the world's leading scholars have gathered in Makkah for a conference titled "Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects." The gathering, being held und... Read More


Saudi Arabia's mining sector records 138% growth in exploitation licenses

RIYADH, March 19 -- Saudi Arabia's mining sector is on an impressive upswing, recording a 138 percent increase in the issuance of exploitation licenses since the implementation of the new Mining Inves... Read More


Volunteer teams serving visitors at Two Holy Mosques

RIYADH, March 19 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education recently launched a seasonal initiative during the holy month of Ramadan to serve visitors at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. A total of 900 scouts... Read More


President Tokayev pays close attention to economic growth, improvement in quality of citizens' lives

Pakistan, March 19 -- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pays close attention to economic growth, improving the quality of citizens' lives, and integrated regional development, as confirmed in his addres... Read More