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: News
6 in 10 women want to quit jobs over schedule, pay — survey
More than 62 percent of women employees are forced to consider leaving their jobs in women’s shops in Riyadh owing to the inconvenient working hours. This startling revelation was made when the preliminary results of a survey conducted by the
UN authorizes cross-border aid to Syrians
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday authorizing cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid to Syrians in rebel-held areas in desperate need of food and medicine, without government approval. UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos said several weeks
Missing Nigerian girls will be home ‘soon’
ABUJA: Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan promised on Monday that more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by militants would “soon” return home, teenage Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai said after meeting him. Malala, who became a global celebrity after surviving being shot
Harman secures maiden PGA Tour title and spot at British Open
SILVIS, Illinois: Unheralded American Brian Harman won his first PGA Tour title on Sunday, capturing the John Deere Classic to claim a spot in next week’s British Open. Harman became the 20th player to win his first US tour crown
World Cup changed my life: Shakira
BRAZIL: Colombian pop star Shakira, who performed at this year’s FIFA World Cup closing ceremony, said the tournament changed her life as she met her husband on the 2010 closer. The ‘She Wolf’ singer, 37, who has an 18-month-old son
Israeli troops kill Palestinian stone-thrower
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian man during clashes with stone-throwers near the southern West Bank city of Hebron early on Monday, both sides said, as tensions mounted over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. Israeli military sources said soldiers shot
Twin blasts kill eight in Egypt’s Sinai
One Egyptian security officer and seven civilians were killed in two successive explosions in Egypt’s Sinai region late Sunday near the border with Israel, the interior ministry and security officials said, Agence France Presse reported. Egypt has been hit by
Qatar to buy patriot missiles in $11 bln deal: U.S. officials
Qatar plans to buy U.S. Patriot missile batteries and Apache attack helicopters in an arms deal worth about $11 billion, senior Pentagon officials said Monday. The sale would provide Qatar with roughly ten radars and 34 launchers for Patriot systems
Saudi doctor who joined ISIS killed: reports
A Saudi national who had previously worked as a doctor before joining the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been killed, according to social media accounts on Monday. It is not clear how Faisal bin Shaman al-Aanzi died
Philippine leader’s approval down on doubt over corruption effort
MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s performance ratings have plunged to their lowest ever, two independent pollsters said on Monday, as a perception grew that he is not serious enough in efforts to fight corruption. Aquino, the son of an assassinated
Arab League meeting today on Gaza; death toll now at 172
CAIRO: Arab League foreign ministers will meet in Cairo later Monday to discuss Israel’s deadly offensive in the Gaza Strip, which has killed at least 172 Palestinians and wounded 1,230 in its seventh day. There have not been any Israeli
Saudi king orders funds to help Palestinian Red Crescent
Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud ordered on Sunday immediate assistance to the Palestinian Red Crescent in Gaza worth more than $50 million, according to the kingdom’s state run news agency. Finance Minister Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, in
Higher education scales new heights
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah approved a number of resolutions on Sunday to boost higher education in the Kingdom and facilitate higher studies among university staff members. King Abdullah approved changes to the law governing higher studies
Abbas demands international protection from Israeli tyranny
Saudi Arabia has criticized the UN Security Council for not taking effective action to prevent the Israeli military aggression against Gaza. “The Security Council statement on Israel’s attack on the Gazans was not up to the expectations of its members
Goetze scores late to give Germany the World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO: Mario Goetze produced the piece of individual skill that Lionel Messi couldn’t muster. With two quick, deft touches, Goetze ended Germany’s 24-year wait for another World Cup title with an extra-time winner against Argentina on Sunday —
Battered Gazans flee homes
GAZA CITY: Israel stepped up its aggression against Gaza Sunday, warning Palestinians in the north to flee after marines mounted a ground attack, and diplomatic efforts to halt the bloodshed intensified. As world powers prepared to meet over the spiraling
Russia threatens Ukraine after shell crosses border
MOSCOW/KIEV: Russia threatened Ukraine on Sunday with “irreversible consequences” after a man was killed by a shell fired across the border from Ukraine, describing the incident in warlike terms as aggression that must be met with a response. Although both
Clashes in Paris, Morocco rabbi beaten up over Gaza
PARIS: Clashes erupted in Paris on Sunday as thousands of people protested against Israel and in support of residents in the Gaza Strip, where a six-day conflict has left 166 Palestinians dead. Several thousand demonstrators walked calmly through the streets
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