Top UN officials have called for halting escalating cycles of violence following Israeli-Palestinian clashes and airstrikes on Wednesday that left 11 dead and more than 100 injured.
Commemorating the world’s languages – all 6,700 of them – since 1999, the Day aims at celebrating ways of showcasing the world’s linguistic tapestry, committing to the preservation of the diversity of languages as a common heritage, and working for quality education – in mother tongues – for all, said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the…
“We are witnessing a surge in violence, including some of the deadliest incidents in nearly 20 years,” said Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). “We have seen ominous signs of what awaits if we fail to address the current instability.” Raising concerns that developments on the ground are continuing along…
RIYADH: Officials have issued an explanation regarding the refund of the tax paid by tourists coming from abroad during shopping in Saudi Arabia. According to Urdu News, the Tax, Customs and Zakat Authority in Saudi Arabia says that at present, Value Added Tax (VAT) cannot be refunded to tourists coming to the Kingdom, the refund…
Beijing: China has come down hard on the visit of US defense personnel to Taiwan and said that the visit will further strain relations. According to the details, China expressed indignation over the visit of US defense personnel to Taiwan. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement that the visit of the Pentagon’s…
