Russian strike hits Kremenchuk, knocks out power and water
Kremenchuk, an industrial centre on the Dnipro River, was struck again as Russian forces targeted facilities across the city during the night....
Saudi Arabia on Friday unveiled its annual report highlighting the Kingdom’s advancements toward achieving the ambitious goals of Vision 2030 during the year 2024.
Launched in 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Vision 2030 aims to reduce Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and enhance sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism.
The initiative is structured around three strategic pillars: A Vibrant Society, promoting culture, wellness, and quality of life; A Thriving Economy, focused on economic diversification, private sector empowerment, and job creation; and An Ambitious Nation, dedicated to building an efficient, transparent government and fostering civic engagement.
Key reforms under Vision 2030 include the privatization of select government sectors, expanding women's participation in the workforce, welcoming international tourism, and launching cultural and entertainment initiatives.
“We thank God for the achievements our country has made in less than a decade, making it a global model for transformation at all levels," King Salman bin Abdulaziz said in a statement. "While we are proud of the contributions of our nation’s people, we will continue together on the path of construction to achieve more sustainable development for future generations."
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman added: “As we enter the ninth year of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, we are proud of the achievements of our nation’s sons and daughters. They have proven that challenges do not stand in the way of their ambitions. We have achieved our targets and exceeded some of them. We will continue to move steadily toward our 2030 goals, renewing our resolve to redouble efforts, accelerate implementation, and strengthen the Kingdom’s global standing.”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has finalized the group stage for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, setting the schedule and matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team event.
FIFA releases the 2026 World Cup schedule with match dates, venues, and key fixtures. See when host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada play and get an overview of group stage and knockout rounds.
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border late on Friday, a reminder of how sensitive the frontier remains despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-largest economy that highlights Beijing's focus on Paris in its ties with the European Union.
Kremenchuk, an industrial centre on the Dnipro River, was struck again as Russian forces targeted facilities across the city during the night.
A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022.
On 5 December 2025, residents of Hama filled the streets, balconies, rooftops, main squares, waving flags and chanting slogans, celebrating the first anniversary of the departure of forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad.
President of the United States of America Donald Trump has sent a letter of gratitude to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
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