Al-Rabeeah said that the total humanitarian assistance provided by Saudi Arabia to the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean exceeded $1.4 billion. He added that KSrelief recently announced a $500 million contribution to efforts to eradicate polio over the next five years. Al-Rabeeah urged all parties in conflict areas to ensure that relief aid providers are allowed to deliver aid in a safe and effective manner. Al-Rabeeah urged the international community to take decisive action to protect health facilities and humanitarian workers, and all authorities to abide by international humanitarian law. Al-Rabeeah emphasized the crucial role of international collaboration in ensuring that all people in need have access to humanitarian assistance and medical care.

"For Paris, I'm going to double. But my target is to run 5000 first, then 10,000 comes second," she said. "Because this is my first 10,000 outside the country to run, and I'm so happy to run a world record."

THE rise of femvertising – using feminist ideals in advertising to promote products – has sparked debates about its role in empowering women. Originally hailed as a progressive step toward gender equality, femvertising has encountered complex challenges, particularly when campaigns are used in different cultural markets. Some argue that femvertising promotes individual empowerment through consumption, ignoring systemic inequalities, referred to as post-feminist ideology. Femvertising often targets middle and upper-class women, neglecting women of other classes, races, or sexuality. While the pitfalls of west-centric femvertising are significant, they don't render the practice of femvertising futile.

May 25, (THEWILL)- Beatrice Chebet, a 24-year-old Kenyan runner, smashed the women’s 10,000-metre world record at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. She clocked an astonishing 28 minutes 54.14 seconds, shaving nearly seven seconds off the previous mark set by Ethiopian, Letesenbet Gidey, in 2021. Chebet dominated the race from start to finish, maintaining a blistering pace that left competitors trailing. “I just want to thank my management, my coach and everyone at home for their great support,” Chebet said. Ethiopian, Gudaf Tsegay, claimed second in 29:05.92, while fellow Kenyan, Lilian Kasait Rengeruk, took third in 29:26.89.

— Facebook/Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & IndustryIslamabad : Speakers at the Africa Day ceremony highlighted the potential of economic and trade growth between Pakistan and Africa, as well as Pakistan’s commitment to transforming ties into meaningful partnerships. Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said that there is a massive potential for growing economic and trade ties between Pakistan and African countries. Pakistan is actively engaged in capacity-building programs, training diplomats, providing scholarships, and offering military training to African countries. Pakistan and Africa can unlock new opportunities for trade, investment, and partnership, ultimately contributing to the socio-economic development and prosperity of both regions. He also said that PAFA mulls to organise events to commemorate the national heroes of Africa countries like Nelson Mandela, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Ahmed Ben Bella, Habib Bourguiba and other.

The 24-year-old’s art is a vibrant tapestry of colors reflecting the diverse natural landscapes of her daily life in the city of Jazan. “Jazan, my hometown, is a treasure trove of heritage and natural wonders that stir my soul. Immersed in its rich nature, my artistic journey blossoms,” she told Arab News. Another painting, “Coffee Farms,” captures the essence of the famed coffee plantations nestled in the Bani Malik mountains of Jazan. This artwork was acquired by the deputy governor of the Jazan region, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz,” she said.

The report also highlighted escalating conflicts causing damage within Babile Elephant Sanctuary and Chebera-Churchura National Park. Ethiopia, celebrated for its cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, hosts some of Africa’s most biodiverse national parks. The report indicated that encroachment on Ethiopia’s national parks has been a persistent issue, with recent data showing a significant increase. She believes training local guides, promoting community-based tourism initiatives, and ensuring that tourism revenue benefits local communities can incentivize the protection of national parks. Tourism is a key part of Ethiopia’s economy, with national parks playing a central role.

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GENEVA: The chief of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah met with Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday in Geneva. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly currently being held in the Swiss city. Also on Saturday, Al-Rabeeah signed five executive programs with WHO for Yemen, Sudan, and Syria, with a total value of $19,496,000. The fourth agreement aims to improve water and sanitation services in healthcare facilities, ensuring sustainable water supplies to serve the neediest populations in Yemen, valued at $3,750,000. The fifth agreement aims to reduce the spread of cholera across Yemen, with a value of $3 million.

ISIOLO, Kenya (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and several others were missing after an informal gold mine collapsed in northern Kenya, officials and local media said. The bodies of five miners have been recovered from the Hillo artisanal mine, and another three people were unaccounted for, regional commissioner Paul Rotich told Reuters by telephone late on Friday. "The place caved in because of the rains," Marsabit county commissioner David Saruni told NTV. Hundreds of people have been killed in floods and landslides across the country following weeks of torrential rains. Mining had continued despite authorities closing the mine near the Ethiopian border in March, after several people were killed in clashes between local communities over access to the area, Citizen TV reported.

A confidential document submitted to the Ministry of Justice by the United Nations Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reveals that a significant portion, if not most, of the agency’s recommendations for Ethiopia’s recently approved transitional justice policy were sidelined. The final policy, however, fails to do so. OHCHR also notes ambiguities in the definitions of ‘perpetrators’ and the terms ‘leading’ and ‘coordinating’ in reference to human rights violations. OHCHR also listed several recommendations regarding institutional arrangements for the implementation of the transitional justice policy. The final policy mandates a single commission to discharge several mandates including truth seeking, amnesty, and reparations.

The weak performance is at odds with a two-million-ton surge in industrial input supply recorded over the period. Fluctuations in salt supply continue as the Afar regional administration, the sole provider of industrial salt in the country, raises equitable beneficiary issues over the salt trade. The manufacturing sector is also enjoying increased access to finance, with large-scale manufacturers receiving nearly 17 billion birr in financing over the reporting period, representing a whopping 74 percent increment from last year. Following the delisting from AGOA, exportable commodities are saturated at manufacturing industries in Ethiopia. Lawmakers see limited manpower uptake in the manufacturing sector as a result of the absence of a minimum wage.

The bodies of five miners have been recovered from the Hillo artisanal mine, and another three people were unaccounted for, regional commissioner Paul Rotich told Reuters by telephone late on Friday, Reuters reported. "Reports from rescuers, police and our chiefs suggest at (least) eight casual miners were inside the mining ground when the walls collapsed and buried them alive," Rotich saidTwo injured miners were taken to hospital, Kenyan broadcaster NTV reported on Saturday morning. "The place caved in because of the rains," Marsabit county commissioner David Saruni told NTV. Hundreds of people have been killed in floods and landslides across the country following weeks of torrential rains. Mining had continued despite authorities closing the mine near the Ethiopian border in March, after several people were killed in clashes between local communities over access to the area, Citizen TV reported.

Rice prices, which made significant gains in 2023Q4 and earlier in 2024, have also retreated since February, reflecting the currency depreciation of major exporters against the U.S. dollar, sluggish demand amid increased prices, and seasonal supply increases. Wheat and rice supplies in the 2023-24 season are estimated to be the second and third highest on record, respectively. Global supplies in the 2024-25 crop year are projected to be lower for wheat and higher for maize and rice compared to 2023-24. Food prices are expected to ease. The World Bank’s food price index is expected to decline by 6 percent in 2024 and an additional 4 percent in 2025.

Man accused of raping woman in Miami Beach while impersonating Uber driver A 38-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade man is accused of raping a woman he took for a ride in his car while impersonating an Uber driver.