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: Americas
Bowie’s son not gaga over Grammy tribute
Lady Gaga wowed the Grammy audience with her multimedia song and dance tribute to David Bowie but the son of the late British singer seemed less than impressed. Film director Duncan Jones, the son of Bowie and his first wife
Obama: Syria ‘not a contest between me and Putin’
U.S. President Barack Obama insisted Tuesday that Russia had made a strategic error in propping up Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, but said the conflict was not about him and Vladimir Putin. Predicting a “quagmire” that drains Russia’s assets, Obama said
Can your ‘smart’ TV in your high-tech home spy on you?
Smart TVs and an array of other web-enabled devices that are becoming ubiquitous in our high-tech homes could be used for surveillance by intelligence and law enforcement agencies. A lack of security on the increasing number of devices connected to
George W. Bush campaigns for Jeb
George W. Bush never mentioned Donald Trump. But with his folksy touch, the former president unleashed a tough takedown of the billionaire businessman who has upended the Republican Party. “I understand Americans are angry and frustrated,” Bush said Monday during
’Deadpool’ blasts US box office records
Superhero movie “Deadpool” dominated the North American box office on its debut weekend, taking in a record breaking $135 million and leaving its competitors in the dust, industry estimates showed Sunday. Starring Ryan Reynolds as a Marvel Comics character, the
Bahrain arrests 4 Americans for aiding protesters
Bahraini police said it detained four Americans for providing “false information that they were tourists,” while also alleging one took part in an attack on its officers. The US Embassy in Manama said in a statement Monday it was “aware
Senator McCain says could subpoena U.S. sailors held by Iran
U.S. Republican Senator John McCain said on Sunday he would subpoena ten U.S. sailors to testify about their brief detention by Iran if the Obama administration does not provide the findings of an investigation into the incident by March 1.
J Law donates $2m to hometown hospital
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is donating $2 million to a Kentucky hospital where she visited sick youngsters during a recent holiday trip home. The Oscar winner, a Louisville native, announced by video Friday that she’s giving the money to establish the
Free Israel trip? Oscar nominees urged to say no
Palestinians are urging Oscar nominees to decline a free trip to Israel sponsored by the Israeli government. Tourism Ministry spokeswoman Lydia Weitzman says Israel is offering gratis ten-day luxury vacations to 26 stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt
Obama to nominate Supreme Court justice when Senate back in session
President Barack Obama will not rush through a Supreme Court choice this week but will wait to nominate a candidate until the U.S. Senate is back in session, the White House said on Sunday. “Given that the Senate is currently
Kerry in Albania to encourage anti-corruption reforms
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Albania on Sunday to encourage the country’s leaders to complete anti-corruption reforms that could improve the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Kerry was to meet with Albanian Prime Minister Edi
Apple to launch new iPhone and iPad ‘in March’
Apple Inc. is on target to introduce its next iPhone and iPad models on March 15, and aims to start selling the devices in the same week, technology blog 9to5Mac reported, citing sources. Apple, which will introduce a new 4-inch
Obama vows to nominate Scalia replacement
President Barack Obama vowed Saturday to nominate a U.S. Supreme Court justice candidate to replace the late Antonin Scalia, pressing the Republican-led Senate to give his nominee a “fair hearing and a timely vote.” “I plan to fulfill my constitutional
US approves F-16 sale to Pakistan; India disappointed
The United States said it had approved selling up to eight Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, along with training, radar and other equipment, worth a total of $699 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which coordinates such foreign
Obama to Russia: stop bombing Syrian rebels
U.S. President Barack Obama urged Russia on Sunday to stop bombing “moderate” rebels in Syria in support of its ally Bashar al-Assad, a campaign seen in the West as a major obstacle to latest efforts to end the war. Major
Rihanna hits the runway … as designer
Rihanna is certainly used to stopping the show, whether as a performer or as a fashion figure whose daring choices can make headlines. But at New York Fashion Week on Friday, she let her models make the splashy entrances. After
J Lo faces backlash over rumored Tel Aviv concert
Jennifer Lopez is facing a backlash on social media from pro-Palestine supporters over her rumored plans to perform in Israel for the first time. Writing under the hashtag #CancelTelAviv, activists have been questioning her motives for wanting to gig in
Next ‘Star Wars’ to be filmed in Croatia
The next “Star Wars” movie will follow in the footsteps of “Game of Thrones” with some scenes due to be filmed in Croatia’s Adriatic resort of Dubrovnik next month, city officials said. Shooting will take place in the medieval town,
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