RIYADH: Trade collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Kenya is poised to strengthen as energy ministers met in Riyadh to discuss various topics, including the “Empower Africa” initiative. Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman welcomed Davis Chirchir, his Kenyan counterpart, for talks focused on delivering solutions and advancements in various sectors, such as clean energy, communication, electronic health, and online education..
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday welcomed investment from Saudi Arabia as he met a four-member delegation led by Sheikh Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Jomaih, head of Al-Jomaih Holding Group, one of the largest business groups in Saudi Arabia and a major investor in Pakistani utility K-Electric..
BAMAKO:Mali’s military rulers announced late Thursday the “end, with immediate effect” of a key 2015 peace deal signed with northern separatist groups, following months of hostilities between rebels and the army..
MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday opened a “terrorism” investigation over a military plane crash near the border with Ukraine after it accused Kyiv of downing the aircraft, which it said had more than 60 captured Ukrainian soldiers onboard. The Russian defense and foreign ministries have blamed Ukrainian forces for downing the IL-76 transport plane over the southern Belgorod region on Wednesday..