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 »
Category Archives: Variety
‘Super blood moon’ shines bright across the world
Skygazers were treated to a rare astronomical event Monday when a swollen “supermoon” and lunar eclipse combined for the first time in decades, showing Earth’s satellite bathed in blood-red light. The celestial show, visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa, west
India PM makes rock star appearance at Facebook
Standing side-by-side with Mark Zuckerberg, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a rock star appearance at Facebook on Sunday, advocating for the political power of social media. An invitation-only audience jumped to its feet, cheering and snapping photos as Modi
Climber who lost 9 fingers nears Everest summit
A Japanese mountaineer is nearing his way to the summit of the deadly Mount Everest despite losing his nine fingers from an expedition on the same mountain last April. According to Starmine News, Nobukazu Kuriki, 33, is the first man
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
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
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
Solar plane heads for UAE ahead of round-the-world trip
PAYERNE, Switzerland: A sun-powered plane was loaded onto a cargo carrier in Switzerland late Monday heading for the Middle East from where it will attempt a revolutionary round-the-world trip. The air carrier transporting Solar Impulse 2 was due to leave
Fresh donkey milk for sale on streets of Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile: Ricardo Alegria is a different sort of milk man. For a quarter century or more, he and his brother Marco have led donkeys through the streets of Chile’s capital, milking them on the spot for customers. It’s a
Spain’s Princess Cristina to stand trial on tax fraud charges
Cristina de Borbon, sister of Spain’s King Felipe VI, will stand trial on charges of tax fraud, the first Spanish royal to face prosecution in court. Her father Juan Carlos abdicated in June after a series of scandals including an
Prince George in new Christmas photos
LONDON: Three Christmas photos of a rosy-cheeked Prince George were released by Britain’s royal family Saturday, offering a festive glimpse of the future king. The pictures show 17-month-old George in a courtyard at Kensington Palace, where his parents, Prince William
Social media storm over top Turkey cleric’s luxury Mercedes
Turkey’s top cleric came under fire on Saturday over reports that a luxury Mercedes had been purchased at public expense to serve as his official car – the latest government splurge to cause a public outcry. Mehmet Gormez, the head
Jam-packed schedule for William, Kate in NYC
NEW YORK: Crowds of jubilant royal watchers cheered as Britain’s Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate arrived in New York on Sunday, kicking off a three-day trip to the East Coast. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s motorcade pulled
Jewels no money can buy on show in Florence
FLORENCE, Italy: Diamond and ruby-studded jewelry crafted by celebrated Italian master goldsmiths Mario and Gianmaria Buccellati and inspired by Renaissance great Benvenuto Cellini are going on show for the first time. More than 130 pieces designed by father and son,
Photo of boy hugging officer at Ferguson protest goes viral
While imageries of riots and anger dominated the photos coming out of the Ferguson protests in Missouri, one photographer managed to snap a moment with deep contrast to the prevailing frustration. Freelance photographer Johnny Nguyen’s picture of a teary 12-year-old
Saddam’s granddaughter’s pre-wedding snaps flood social media
Photos of Saddam Hussein’s granddaughter’s pre-wedding celebrations flooded the Internet after they were posted by her mother on Instagram Thursday. Before a bride dons the white bridal gown for the wedding ceremony, a typical pre-wedding celebration called a Henna was
Princess Ameerah: It’s tough being in the public eye
Being in the public eye and the ‘threatening’ feedback it brings has been the biggest challenge faced by the Saudi Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel. Al-Taweel is a Saudi-based philanthropist, entrepreneur, fashion icon, public speaker, and the CEO of Time Entertainment Holding,
Mini Magneto? Russian boy claims to attract metal with body
A Russian schoolboy has attracted international attention by claiming he has superpowers like those of X-Men’s Magneto after being knocked out by a massive electric shock on his way home from school. Nikolai Kryaglyachenko, 12, says he was walking home
Coloring Cairo: Artists on quest to paint city’s satellite dishes
Thousands of satellite dishes line Cairo’s balconies and dot its roof-tops and one group has decided to turn but the drab grey discs into their own canvasses, adding a splash of color to the city’s skyline. Due to dust and
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