Day: July 14, 2026

Makkah: The first group of guests under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Umrah and Visit Programme has arrived in Makkah to perform Umrah after spending several days in Madinah, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Upon their arrival, the guests pe…

Vientiane: The First National Media Conference officially opened in Vientiane on Tuesday under the theme “Strengthening Party Leadership and Developing Media Toward a Strong Transition to a New Quality,” bringing together senior Party and State leader…

Vientiane: Laos marked the 60th anniversary of National Sports and Physical Education on Monday with a renewed commitment to strengthening youth development, expanding international cooperation, and preparing to host the 2031 Southeast Asian Games. Th…

Vientiane: Laos’ media sector has expanded significantly in recent years, with digital transformation, stronger legal frameworks, and professional development driving efforts to modernize the industry, Khamphan Pheuyavong, Member of the Politburo and …

Vientiane: Lao authorities are accelerating efforts to determine the cause of a land subsidence incident in Nong Kadeng village, Vilabouli District, Savannakhet Province, with officials pledging to provide regular public updates as the investigation p…

Vientiane: Megan Jones, the Australian Ambassador to the Lao PDR, embarked on a visit to Oudomxay, Luang Namtha, and Luang Prabang from July 6-11, 2026, to bolster cooperation with national and provincial authorities. Her visit aimed to review joint L…