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 »
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Schools and government offices closed on Sunday
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman announced on Saturday that schools and educational institutions would remain closed on Sunday to allow people to mourn the death of King Abdullah who died on Friday. Government offices will also be
Bieber to get roasted on Comedy Central
LOS ANGELES: The hits just keep on coming. Or they will, anyway, when Justin Bieber gets roasted on Comedy Central. This is really happening, according to Ryan Seacrest: “yes I got confirmation @JustinBieber is getting roasted by @ComedyCentral in march…love
He’s a wonder boy! Meet Silicon Valley’s youngest entrepreneur
SANTA CLARA, California: In Silicon Valley, it’s never too early to become an entrepreneur. Just ask 13-year-old Shubham Banerjee. The California eighth-grader has launched a company to develop low-cost machines to print Braille, the tactile writing system for the visually
Ronaldo breaks up with girlfriend Shayk
LISBON, Portugal: Portugal and Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed Tuesday he has broken up with his longtime girlfriend, Russian model Irina Shayk. “After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end,” Ronaldo
Saudi, UAE agents bust heroin network: ministry
Saudi and United Arab Emirates security agents have disrupted a heroin trafficking network, seizing large amounts of the drug and arresting two Pakistani nationals, Riyadh’s interior ministry said Sunday. The gang specialized “in the smuggling of raw heroin from the
Fingerprints a must for ID renewals from Wednesday
Fingerprinting will be a must for all male and female expatriates for renewal and issuance of iqama from Rabi Al-Thani 1 (Jan. 21). Sources at the Passport Department said that the fingerprint of male and female expatriates will be necessary
Katrina not engaged to Ranbir
MUMBAI: If rumors are to be believed Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor got engaged recently and are looking forward to matrimony in near future. Katrina was also seen sporting a huge solitaire ring in one of the events held, and
Faten Hamama, Arab film icon, laid to rest
CAIRO: Egyptian actress Faten Hamama, an Arab film icon and Omar Sharif’s former wife, died Saturday at the age of 83, their son Tarek Sharif told AFP. Hundreds of mourners gathered on Sunday at a mosque outside Cairo for the
Stewart likes ‘being hired’
LOS ANGELES: Kristen Stewart strides into the room in a power pantsuit and high-heeled pumps. Within minutes, the actress kicks off her heels and sits cross-legged on her chair, getting comfortable to talk about the good moment in her career,
Amitabh Bachchan named Social Media Person of the Year
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been honoured with the Social Media Person of the Year award by Internet and Mobile Association of India. The 72-year-old actor, who is an active social media user and online blogger, took the opportunity to
Ali out of hospital in time for 73rd birthday
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was released from hospital on Friday after receiving treatment for a severe urinary tract infection, a family spokesman said. Bob Gunnell of Louisville-based Boxcar PR said Ali was looking forward to celebrating his 73rd birthday on
Deepika reveals struggle with depression
MUMBAI: In “Happy New Year,” Deepika Padukone’s most recent blockbuster, she turned in a trademark confident, magnetic dance performance, so it was surprising Thursday when the Hindustan Times published an account by Padukone detailing her struggles with depression and anxiety.
Too white, too male: Oscars accused over nominees
LOS ANGELES : Too white and too male. That is the charge facing the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after it unveiled its nominations this week for the 2015 Oscars race. The phrase #OscarsSoWhite soared up the
Japan researchers target 3D-printed body parts
TOKYO: Japanese scientists say they are on their way to being able to create custom-made skin, bone and joints using a 3D printer. Several groups of researchers around the world have developed small masses of tissue for implants, but now
‘Boyhood,’ Michael Keaton, Julianne Moore win top Critics Choice awards
LOS ANGELES: “Boyhood,” Michael Keaton and Julianne Moore were among the top winners at the 20th annual Critics Choice Movie Awards on Thursday, winning best picture and director, actor and actress. “Boyhood,” which earlier in the day received six Oscar
Govt to change work schedules at primary health centers
The Health Ministry is re-examining working hours of employees at 2,300 primary health care centers across the Kingdom to ensure best quality for patients. According to sources quoted in the local media, the move comes in response to a statement
Ministry OKs educational projects worth SR319 million
Education Minister Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has approved a number of educational projects Kingdom-wide amounting to nearly SR319 million, according to a ministry announcement. The projects are aimed to either construct new or complete on-going educational facilities in a number of
All bets off for Oscars after Globes ‘curveball’
LOS ANGELES: Coming-of-age drama “Boyhood” may have earned top honors at the Golden Globes weekend, but industry watchers say everything is still up for grabs in the all-important Oscars race. All eyes in Hollywood are now on the Academy Award
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