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
China wrestles with repression of financial sort
By : John Foley China is richer and more stable than when tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square 25 years ago. Then, incomplete political reforms led to chaos, violence and retrenchment. While there’s little risk of that now, a similar dynamic
China-U.S. cyber spat risks corporate casualties
By : Ethan Bilby China’s security spat with the United States risks corporate casualties on both sides. The People’s Republic has responded to U.S. allegations of cyber spying by targeting American tech companies. A continuing dispute could lead to blocked
Renegade general launches offensive in east Libya, up to 12 killed
A renegade Libyan general launched a fresh offensive on Sunday against Islamist militants in the eastern city of Benghazi, sparking some of the worst fighting in weeks, with up to 12 people killed and power supplies disrupted. Libyan authorities are
2 More People Kidnapped In Malaysia’s Sabah State
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian police said gunmen seized two workers from a fish farm on Borneo island early Monday, the latest kidnapping in the area despite increased security. It was the third kidnapping in Malaysia’s Sabah state since April
Palestinian Killed, Hamas Officals Arrested
JERUSALEM — Palestinian medical officials say a 20-year-old Palestinian was killed in a clash with Israeli soldiers, and the army arrested a senior Hamas official and more than 40 others in a search for three teenagers who disappeared over the
Russia Rejects Ukraine Gas Deal, Deadline Passes
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine faced a possible cutoff of gas supplies from Russia as a payment deadline passed and negotiators failed to reach a deal with Russia on gas prices and unpaid bills. Russian wanted payment of $1.95 billion for
Police : 48 Killed In Terror Attack On Kenya Town
Dozens of Somali extremists wielding automatic weapons attacked a small Kenyan coastal town for hours, assaulting the police station, setting two hotels on fire, and spraying bullets into the street. At least 48 people were killed, officials said Monday. The
Pakistan resumes air strikes to flush insurgents from volatile border region
Pakistani fighter jets resumed air strikes in North Waziristan on Monday, a day after the army announced the start of a major military operation to flush insurgents out of the volatile region bordering Afghanistan. Military sources said combat aircraft pounded
Abe’s small hits weightier than big trade miss
By : Andy Mukherjee Shinzo Abe’s big miss in prizing open Japan’s farm economy is making investors needlessly glum. The prime minister’s smaller recent successes, from thawing out frozen land and labour markets to reining in healthcare costs, add up
Advancing Iraq rebels seize northwest town in heavy battle
Sunni insurgents seized a mainly ethnic Turkmen city in northwestern Iraq on Sunday after heavy fighting, solidifying their grip on the north after a lightning offensive that threatens to dismember Iraq. Residents reached by telephone in the city of Tal
Bangkok’s best street eats
The idea of binging on streetfood in Bangkok might seem a little suspect to those of us who like to know exactly what we’re putting in our mouths—but for the more adventurous eaters, a stroll through the streets of the
Unity govt in Iraq is the only way out
By : Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg I write this week from Washington, where debate is heating up about Iraq in light of the advances made by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) during the week. The two main
Time is ripe to revamp Non-Aligned Movement
By : Seema Sengupta Saudi Arabia has demanded a comprehensive reassessment of the efficacy of Non-Aligned Movement’s (NAM) global peace initiatives. The Saudi Cabinet recently urged the NAM leadership to honestly evaluate whether the body is indeed playing a constructive
Revamping media code of conduct
By : Muhammad Waqas When former President Pervez Musharraf liberalized state policy regarding media in early 2000s, several new private channels mushroomed on the landscape. These channels were hailed as the fourth pillar of state that not only brought entertainment
The writing on the wall
By : Hassan Barari It was obvious from the get go that the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) would always seek to reignite the conflict between the disgruntled Sunni minority and the Shiite-dominated government of Nuri
Ships move into Gulf as US lays out goals for Iraq
WASHINGTON — A U.S. aircraft carrier was ordered to move into the Persian Gulf on Saturday as the United State laid out specific ways for Iraq to show it is forging the national unity necessary to gain assistance in its
String Of Explosions Rocks Iraqi Capital
[flagallery gid=10] BAGHDAD — Iraqi police and hospital officials say a string of explosions in Baghdad has killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 30. In the city center, a car bomb killed 10
Switzerland Beats Ecuador 2-1 At World Cup
BRASILIA, Brazil — A goal deep in stoppage-time by Haris Seferovic gave Switzerland a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener at the World Cup on Sunday. A low-quality match looked destined to end in a draw
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