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
Middle East bleeds from a million wounds
[wpResize] By : Syed Aijaz Zaka What is the world coming to? It is as if the red tide of blood has engulfed the whole world. It is killings, bloodshed and chaos everywhere. And Muslims appear to be in the
Kingdom heading for real GDP growth of 4.3% in 2014
[wpResize] The National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its new report that last year marked the slowest economic growth rate since 2009, and the Kingdom will face a moderate business cycle during 2014 and 2015, growing around 4 percent. In
Saudi nonoil exports surge 18.7 percent
[wpResize] Saudi nonoil exports rose by 18.7 percent in the first quarter of this year, the General Statistical Department said in a report on Thursday. “Total value of exports rose to SR54.82 billion against SR46.19 billion during the same period
Oil hits nine-month high on Iraq conflict
[wpResize] NEW YORK: Brent crude hit a nine-month high of more than $115 a barrel Thursday, as concerns persist that ongoing violence in Iraq could limit oil supply from OPEC’s second-biggest producer. The Baiji refinery, 200 km (130 miles) north
US and Germany urge more investment to spur growth
[wpResize] BERLIN: US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew and Germany’s finance minister called Thursday for an investment boost to help spur economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic. “More can be done in both the USA and Europe to strengthen
French power tariff U-turn wipes $9.5bn off EDF’s value
[wpResize] PARIS: State-controlled French utility EDF lost nearly 7 billion euros ($9.5 billion) of its stock market value on Thursday as the Socialist government scrapped a planned increase in electricity prices in order to protect consumers. Energy Minister Segolene Royal
Suarez pushes England to edge of World Cup exit
[wpResize] Before the World Cup, Uruguay was worried about Luis Suarez’s knee and Colombia was fretting over injured Radamel Falcao. Considering the wild celebrations Thursday, neither should have. Less than a month after surgery, the incomparable Suarez came back Thursday
Scoreless draw keeps Japan and Greece alive
[wpResize] NATAL, Brazil: Greece promised goals that didn’t come. Japan pressed for a victory that eluded it yet again. The ultimate result of what has turned out to be a rarity at this World Cup — a 0-0 draw —
Reza Chemical completes title sweep; Yummy Yummy, Jamjoom take openers
[wpResize] Reza Chemical completed its unbeaten run to the title, beating Sadafco 92-89 in Game 2 of their best-of-three series for the Inter-Company Non Rated A championship in the OFBL 5th Conference Evening Division at Timeout Sports Academy Gymnasium on
Colombia beats Ivory Coast to take control of group
[wpResize] BRASILIA: Colombia seized control of World Cup Group C when goals from James Rodriguez and substitute Juan Quintero gave the South Americans a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast on Thursday. The two nations, meeting for the first time, won
Ilonen shoots record 64 to grab lead in Irish Open
[wpResize] CORK, Ireland: Finland’s Mikko Ilonen ignored the script to easily outshine his more-fancied local rivals, including double major winning Rory McIlroy, on the opening day of the Irish Open on Thursday. Illonen, 34, celebrated his 300th European Tour event
India: Iraqis know where seized workers are held
[wpResize] NEW DELHI: The Iraqi government has determined where 40 Indian construction workers abducted near Mosul are being held captive with workers of a few other nationalities, an official said Thursday. Syed Akbaruddin, the spokesman for India’s External Affairs Ministry,
17 killed as Filipino troops battle militants
[wpResize] MANILA: Philippine security forces battled Abu Sayyaf militants in the south on Thursday in fierce clashes that killed seven troops and 10 rebels in the latest confrontation in the insurgency-wracked region, military officials said. Government forces were patrolling a
Pakistan: 80,000 flee northwest offensive
[wpResize] PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Nearly 80,000 people have fled a tribal region in northwest Pakistan over the last two days, an official said, as the military continues its offensive in the rugged area near the Afghan border. The military launched the
Spain’s new king aims to inspire his people
[wpResize] MADRID: Taking the Spanish throne on Thursday, King Felipe VI sought to inspire his beleaguered countrymen amid troubled economic times and lift patriotic spirits a day after the national team’s humbling exit from the World Cup. “We are a
Khamenei’s tweet warns of ‘war in Muslim world’
[wpResize] DUBAI: A Twitter account Iran experts believe is run by the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in comments apparently inspired by Iraq’s turmoil, accused Sunni militants on Thursday of wanting to bring about a war in the
Sentence for ‘honor killing’ reduced
[wpResize] AMMAN: A Jordanian court Thursday reduced the sentence of a Pakistani man who killed his teenaged wife and her alleged lover last year “to cleanse his honor,” a judicial official said. “Amman criminal court today initially condemned the 28-year-old
Hunt for teens: Israel arrests 30 more
[wpResize] JERUSALEM: Israeli troops arrested some 30 Palestinians in the West Bank overnight as they ramped up a search for three teenagers believed kidnapped by Hamas, the army said on Thursday. The arrests raised the number of Palestinians detained since
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