King Abdullah II visits UK to strengthen Middle East peace efforts; U.S. charges Iranian national in Trump assassination plot.
King Abdullah II of Jordan recently concluded a visit to the UK, meeting with King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and peace efforts in the Middle East, particularly urging a ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice has charged Iranian national Farhad Shakeri in an alleged plot to assassinate
Donald Trump, purportedly connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions.
In related international security news, Russia has summoned a Canadian diplomat over allegations of Russian secret services sending explosive parcels to NATO countries, ramping up espionage concerns amidst arrest reports from Poland and Lithuania.
Shifting to a more inspiring story, meet 15-year-old Reman Assere, who has become Saudi Arabia's youngest Arabic calligraphy instructor, excelling in the art form despite limited local resources and earning accolades across the country.
Continuing with developments in Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom unveiled its Vision 2030 urban strategies at the World Urban Forum in Cairo, emphasizing sustainable development and smart city advancements to elevate quality of life nationwide.
Rounding off our news today, Saudi Arabia's Health Minister launched substantial healthcare projects in Qassim, with investments exceeding SR 448 million as part of Vision 2030, notable for enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality with new specialized centers.