Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
SAMA to monitor accounts of expats
JEDDAH — All banks will soon start monitoring the accounts of expatriate workers who have deposits disproportionate to their known sources of income. According to new instructions from the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA), all banks will have to inform
Yellen gives the green light for more stock gains
[wpResize] NEW YORK: Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen signaled that rational exuberance is just fine. That, at least, is how some of America’s largest money managers interpreted her comments on Wednesday suggesting interest rates will remain low through 2016. It
Ramadan Around the Corner by Mufti Ismail Menk
Ramadan Around the Corner by Mufti Ismail Menk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhkjsqyGjuo;app=desktop
World Cup of big surprises smiles on Americas
[wpResize] RIO DE JANEIRO: The World Cup of surprises is turning into a sweet samba party for teams from the Americas. Having already stunned one former world champion, little Costa Rica shocked another on Friday and sent a third one
Google, Microsoft to add smartphone ‘kill’ switches
[wpResize] WASHINGTON: Google and Microsoft said Friday they plan to join Apple in offering theft-deterring “kill switches” in their smartphone operating systems, as part of an agreement with mayors and police agencies. The companies confirmed the commitment which was noted
Egypt confirms death sentences of Badie, over 180 others
[wpResize] CAIRO: An Egyptian court on Saturday confirmed the death sentences of more than 180 alleged Islamists, including the top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, lawyers said. Lawyers say the ruling can be overturned on appeal. It was not immediately
Alwaleed richest Arab with $31bn fortune
[wpResize] Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), was ranked number one in the Arabic and English issue of Arabian Business Magazine’s World’s Richest Arabs list, 2013 with a personal fortune of $31.2 billion. The English version
Ukraine : And The Winnder is …. China
[wpResize] By : Artyom Lukin There is one international player that stands to gain from the recent turn of events in Ukraine, regardless of its outcome. This player apparently has nothing to do with the crisis, which has engulfed Russia,
Ecuador sinks Honduras 2-1 at World Cup
[wpResize] • Honduras score first World Cup goal in 32 years • Ecuador face group leaders France in final group game. CURITIBA, Brazil: Enner Valencia struck twice to give Ecuador a 2-1 World Cup win over Honduras on Friday and
France beats Switzerland 5-2 to take control of Group E
[wpResize] SALVADOR, Brazil: France is striking at the World Cup again, this time in a way the fans back home will approve of. Four years ago to the day, France’s players shamed the nation by going on strike at the
Broad, Plunkett strike against Sri Lanka
[wpResize] LEEDS, England: Stuart Broad became the first England player to bag two test hat-tricks and Liam Plunkett claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 257 on the opening day of the second test. The
Steele sizzles to 62 in first round of Travelers
[wpResize] CROMWELL, Connecticut: Brendan Steele shot an 8-under 62 in the morning session to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Travelers Championship. Steele opened with an eagle, holing a 129-yard wedge shot in the rain. He
McDowell, Rock take charge in Irish Open 2nd round
[wpResize] CORK, Ireland: Graeme McDowell birdied four of his closing eight holes to join two-time runner-up Robert Rock in the lead early on day two of the Irish Open on Friday. Both players shot 5-under-par 66 to move to 8
Kuwaiti Prisoners Fawzi Al-Odah And Fayiz Al-Kandari Ask Periodic Review Board To Free Them From Guantanamo.
[wpResize] By : Andry Worthington The PRBs, consisting of representatives of the Departments of State, Defense, Justice and Homeland Security, as well as the office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
South China Sea: Rightness Is Mightiness, Not Visa Versa
[wpResize] By : Nguyen Hung Son Recently, several Chinese officials, diplomats and scholars have expressed their views regarding the on-going “oil-rig” incident in the South China Sea, justifying the oil-rig operation in what China claims to be its “indisputed sovereignty
Beyond IRAQ: Causes And Consequences of ISIS Advance – OPED
[wpResize] By : Daniele Grassi It is quite astonishing how rapidly the fragile state building in Iraq is imploding, leaving rubble on which the militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Syria (ISIS) advance almost in disbelief. The
Why Violent Attacks Continue Against Muslims In SriLanka? – Analysis
[wpResize] By : Col R Hariharan “Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero addressing the rally in Aluthgama yesterday, referred to Muslims in derogatory terms and accused sections of the Government of being in collaboration with the Muslim Community.
Over 150,000 civilians flee as Pakistan pounds rebels
[wpResize] BANNU, Pakistan: Pakistani helicopter gunships pounded militant targets in the country’s northwest Friday, killing up to 20 rebels, as the number of civilians fleeing an expected ground offensive passed 150,000. Nearly 100,000 people have left North Waziristan tribal area,
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