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Saudi Royal Court: Custodian of Two Holy Mosques undergoes medical tests in a hospital in Riyadh
The Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has undergone medical tests.The Royal Court said in a statement reported by the Saudi Press Agency that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud carried out medical tests today at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh. Source link
Al Gharafa consolidated their position at the top of the Qatar Stars League with a 2-1 victory over Al Arabi at Al Thumama Stadium Thursday.The Cheetahs made a flying start, taking the lead in just the second minute when Joselu headed home from a Yacine Brahimi assist. Al Arabi battled back and drew level in the 67th minute through Pablo Sarabia, who capitalised on a loose ball inside the area. Al Gharafa regained control late on as Jamal Hamed struck the winner in the 79th minute.Al Gharafa were reduced to 10 men six minutes from time after Joselu was shown a red card following a VAR review for violent conduct. The win lifted Al Gharafa to 31 points, eight clear of nearest challengers Al Sadd and Al Rayyan, who both have a game in hand. Al Arabi remained fifth on 20 points.Earlier, Al Duhail recorded a 2-0 win over Al Wakrah at Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium. After a scoreless first half, Algeria’s Adil Boulbina, returning to the side after his AFCON campaign in Morocco, opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 64th minute after being fouled by Mohammed Aiash.Al Wakrah responded with sustained pressure, but it was Al Duhail who struck again in the 83rd minute as Marco Verratti met a Youssouf Sabaly cross to double the lead.The result moved Al Duhail up to sixth on 19 points, while Al Wakrah stayed eighth with 16.“We secured three points and that’s the most important thing,” said Boulbina. “Everyone played and made the required effort. God willing, we will make a comeback in the league. After this victory, we will try to win every match to get back in the lead.”Friday, defending champions Al Sadd will look to extend their revival when they host Al Ahli at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. Al Sadd have won four matches in a row, including a dramatic 3-2 victory over Qatar SC last round, to climb to second on 23 points, level with Al Rayyan but ahead on goal difference. Al Ahli come into the match boosted by a 4-2 win over Al Shamal, which lifted them to ninth on 15 points.Al Rayyan face Al Shamal Saturday at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in another key encounter. Al Rayyan strengthened their title push with a 3-1 win over Al Sailiya to reach 23 points, while Al Shamal slipped to fourth on 21 after their defeat to Al Ahli.Elsewhere, Umm Salal meet bottom side Al Shahaniya Friday at Al Khor Stadium, with both teams in urgent need of points. Umm Salal are tenth on nine points, while Al Shahaniya remain last on goal difference despite holding Al Duhail to a draw. Related Story Source link
Rajagiri Public School (RPS) hosted its student-led charity carnival, Lumina 2026 on January 8, drawing crowds to the campus.The event was inaugurated by Dr Aju Abraham, member of the board of directors, along with admin director Jinsu Aju and principal Joshy Abraham, who commended the student council for their exemplary organisational efforts.Deputy head boy Gurshaan Singh and deputy head girl Ayisha Vengasseri led the planning and execution of the carnival, with contributions from students of Grade IX and XI.The carnival featured a wide range of cultural performances, games, activity stalls, and entertainment programmes.Select materials and services were outsourced to enhance the quality of offerings. The charity-focused event witnessed strong participation from parents, students, and teachers. In alignment with the school’s mission to nurture student leadership and social responsibility, all surplus funds after covering basic expenses will be donated to charitable organisations.The initiative stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of students, parents, faculty, and the school administration in creating an event that combined entertainment with community service. Source link
The Proteus, UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, flies as on the day it completed its maiden flight operating from Predannack airfield in Cornwall, Britain. The Royal Navy yesterday said its first full-sized autonomous helicopter, designed to track submarines and carry out other high-risk missions amid rising North Atlantic tensions, had completed its maiden flight. The British navy said the helicopter, named Proteus, had successfully completed a short test routine. Developed under a £60mn ($80.46mn) programme, it was key to defending Britain and Nato allies against what it called “evolving threats” in the North Atlantic. Source link
Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is visiting Beijing, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors. According to China’s Xinhua news agency, President Xi said the two sides should strengthen their relationship along a path of stable and sustainable development for the benefit of both peoples, and build a new strategic partnership between China and Canada.He emphasized that the core of China-Canada economic and trade relations lies in mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. Prime Minister Carney, who met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday, is also scheduled to hold discussions with business leaders to explore trade opportunities.Carney’s visit marks the first time a Canadian head of government has visited China in eight years. Source link
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan looks on as he addresses the audience during a press briefing meeting to review the past year and to…
Soccer Football – Copa del Rey – Round of 16 – Albacete v Real Madrid – Estadio Carlos Belmonte, Albacete, Spain – January 14, 2026 Real…
A Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules is parked on the tarmac at Nuuk international airport Thursday. (AFP) A European military mission was taking shape in Greenland Thursday, drawing a sharp rebuke from Russia, as Denmark said Washington still aimed to take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen insisted meanwhile that “dialogue and diplomacy are the right way forward”, hailing in a Facebook post the fact that a dialogue was now “underway”.The developments came a day after a White House meeting failed to resolve “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump insists the United States needs to ensure its security.Two Danish troop transport planes landed in Greenland on Wednesday.Britain, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have also announced the deployment of military personnel as part of a reconnaissance mission to Greenland’s capital Nuuk, under Denmark’s “Arctic Endurance” exercise organised with NATO allies.The modest military reinforcements – 13 soldiers from Germany, for example – are meant to prepare armed forces for future exercises in the Arctic, according to European defence sources.”A first team of French service members is already on site and will be reinforced in the coming days with land, air, and maritime assets,” French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.Germany’s defence ministry said the aim was to “explore the framework conditions for possible military contributions to support Denmark in ensuring security in the region”.’NATO consensus’The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday.Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a statement Thursday that “a working group” was being set up to discuss how Arctic security could be improved.”However, this does not change the fact that there is a fundamental disagreement, because the American ambition to take over Greenland remains intact,” Frederiksen said, hailing the arrival of European military personnel in Greenland.”There is consensus within the NATO alliance that a strengthened presence in the Arctic is crucial for European and North American security,” she said.Trump has argued that if the United States does not take Greenland, “China or Russia will”, deriding Danish efforts to increase security for Greenland as amounting to “two dogsleds”.Denmark says it has invested almost $14 billion in Arctic security.The Russian embassy in Belgium, where NATO is headquartered, said the arrival of NATO forces to Greenland was concerning.”The situation unfolding in the high latitudes is of serious concern to us,” the embassy said in a statement late Wednesday.NATO is “building up its military presence there under the false pretext of a growing threat from Moscow and Beijing”, it added.’Frightening’On the streets of Nuuk, where red and white Greenlandic flags fly in shop windows, on apartment balconies and on cars and buses in a show of national unity, some residents have described anxiety over the geopolitical tensions.”It’s very frightening because it’s such a big thing,” said Vera Stidsen, a 51-year-old teacher.”I hope that in the future we can continue to live as we have until now: in peace and without being disturbed,” she told AFP.After attending the White House talks, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen posted Thursday on Facebook that “We agree on the objective: enhancing long term security in the Arctic. But we disagree on the method.””This is 2026 – you can trade with people, but you don’t trade people.”After the meeting, Trump for the first time sounded conciliatory on Greenland, acknowledging Denmark’s interests even if he again said he was not ruling out any options.”I think something will work out,” Trump said.Trump has insisted Greenland is “vital” for his planned “Golden Dome” air and missile defence system, as it lies on the shortest route for missiles between Russia and the United States. Related Story Source link
Katie Ledecky competes in the Women’s 1500 Meter Freestyle final during the USA Swimming Pro Swim Series Austin at Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and China’s Premier Li Qiang review the honour guard at an official welcoming ceremony, during the first visit by a Canadian…
