KSrelief provides food and eye care to thousands in Africa

Thousands received aid from KSrelief. (SPA)
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Updated 11 November 2025
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KSrelief provides food and eye care to thousands in Africa

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has this week provided support to vulnerable communities in Africa, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The agency distributed 800 food parcels in Khartoum State, Sudan, benefiting 5,239 individuals, as a part of the Madad project in the country for 2025/2026.

Meanwhile nine medical volunteers delivering eye care in Nigeria screened 32,262 children, issued 951 eyedrops and provided 1,651 pairs of glasses, the SPA reported.


US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

General view of the USA embassy in Riyadh. (AFP file photo)
Updated 03 March 2026
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US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

  • The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam

RIYADH: US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by drones, resulting in a small fire and minor damage to the building,  Saudi Ministry of Defense said. 

US embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the strike, and no injuries were reported yet.

The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.