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Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh Unveils Key Initiatives Amid Escalating Global Tensions and Humanitarian Crises

Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh launches initiatives to enhance economic resilience and online child protection, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Meanwhile, international tensions rise with U.S. intercepting Iranian missiles and Russian forces capturing Ukrainian city Vuhledar amid ongoing conflicts.
The Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh has launched several key initiatives aimed at boosting economic resilience against cyber threats, enhancing child protection online, and promoting gender diversity in the cybersecurity sector. These initiatives include a new Center for Cyber Economics in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, a global child protection program with UNICEF, and the Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity initiative, all aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.

In related news, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, held discussions with the American Chamber of Commerce in Washington to bolster bilateral investments. With Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Princess Reema bint Bandar in attendance, the talks centered on opportunities within the digital economy, AI, space, and innovation sectors while emphasizing support for entrepreneurship.

Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East saw the U.S. Navy intercepting approximately 180 Iranian missiles aimed at Israel, with President Joe Biden affirming active support for Israel. The interceptors, fired from two U.S. Navy destroyers, effectively nullified the attacks, though Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the missile strikes as retaliation for the killing of Iranian commanders by Israel.

Turning to Africa, a top Sudanese general, Lt Gen Ibrahim Gabir, declared the Sudanese army's commitment to continue their offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) despite international efforts for a ceasefire in the ongoing 17-month civil war. This conflict, spurred by severe humanitarian crises and displacement, sees both sides blocking aid delivery amidst international outcry and allegations of war crimes, with hints of arms deals involving Iran and support for the RSF from the UAE.

Over in Eastern Europe, Russian forces have finally captured the strategically vital Ukrainian city of Vuhledar after years of attempted sieges. The capture forced Ukrainian troops to retreat to avoid encirclement, suffering significant casualties in the process due to Russian artillery and drone strikes; the city's importance stems from its proximity to key transportation hubs.

Finally, a tragic maritime disaster off the coast of Djibouti has left at least 45 people dead and 61 missing after two migrant boats capsized. The boats, carrying 310 people from Yemen, sank just 150 meters from a beach, spurring a large-scale search with the support of the International Organization for Migration; this perilous route remains a major passage for refugees and migrants from Africa.
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