The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for Politcal Affairs Dr. Mansour Baggash held discussions today, Friday, with the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc over bilateral cooperation in the field of the academic, education and training.
The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.
The Bank of Italy (the central bank) announced that the country's GDP grew by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, driven by an increase in consumption and investment, in addition to limited American demand.
Saudi Al-Hilal FC has been eliminated from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense FC from Brazil in the quarterfinals. The match was held at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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Vice President Lt. Gen. Ali Mohsen Saleh has phone called the Minister of Endowments Ahmed Atiya on Friday to follow up on the safety and convenience of Yemeni pilgrims who are Mecca bracing for the Hajj rituals.
The Vice President emphasized the importance of catering to the pilgrims' needs, ensuring a convenient residence and transportation to them and taking precautions for any accidents, stampedes or other.
He spoke highly of the Saudi leadership's facilitations given to the pilgrims.
Minister Atiya briefed the Vice President on the status of pilgrims and services offered to them.