Over 20 spiny-tailed lizards released in royal reserve

RIYADH: More than 20 spiny-tailed lizards have been released into the King Khalid Royal Reserve, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The move is part of a joint program between the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority and the National Center for Wildlife. The authority said it would increase the reptile's population, amid warnings … Read more

UN approves its first treaty targeting cybercrime

NAIROBI: The African Union's health watchdog said on Thursday it is “likely” to declare a public health emergency next week due to the growing outbreak of mpox on the continent.The decision will unlock funding to fight the outbreak, including procuring much-needed vaccines, and trigger a coordinated continental response to the virus.Jean Kaseya, director of the … Read more

Harris doesn’t back Israel arms embargo, aide says

WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris does not support an arms embargo on US ally Israel, a top aide said Thursday, in one of the first substantive statements on her Gaza war policy since entering the White House in 2024 in July. The comments came a day after the US vice president was heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at … Read more

UK’s Starmer vows no let up in stopping further far-right riots

SOLIHULL: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Thursday not to ease efforts to stop further far-right riots in English towns and cities, after more long-awaited street violence failed overnight. The British leader said, despite a largely peaceful Wednesday night, he would chair another emergency meeting of senior ministers and police chiefs later on Thursday … Read more