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: Asia
China urges US-N.Korea deal to avert ‘head-on collision’
China warned Wednesday that North Korea and the United States were like two trains racing toward a “head-on collision,” calling on both sides to apply the brakes and avert a security crisis. Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s warning came after a
Indian police widen probe into politicians’ links to child trafficking
Police in eastern India are investigating two more senior members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party as a probe into politicians’ involvement in the trafficking and selling of children for adoption widened on Tuesday. West Bengal State police said
Malaysia says foiled Houthi attack ahead of Saudi King’s visit
Malaysia on Tuesday said suspected militants from Yemen arrested late last month ahead of a visit by Saudi King Salman were planning an attack on “Arab royalties.” A senior police source said the four Yemenis belonged to a Houthi insurgency
Citing lack of proof, Philippine senators end Duterte ‘death squad’ inquiry
Philippine senators abruptly ended a hearing on Monday into allegations by a retired policeman that a “death squad” operated under President Rodrigo Duterte when he was mayor of Davao City, citing no proof that it even existed. Arturo Lascanas admitted
‘Hormonal’ women need protecting, Indian minister says
Female students need curfews to protect them from their own “hormonal outbursts,” India’s women’s minister has said, sparking ridicule on social media. Many Indian universities inflict curfews on women while allowing their male students freedom to stay out at night,
N. Korea orders expulsion of Malaysian ambassador: State agency
North Korea said Monday it would expel Malaysia’s ambassador after its own envoy was ordered out of the Southeast Asian nation, in an increasingly bitter row over the assassination of Kim Jong-Nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. “The Foreign Ministry
Indian police find 19 female foetuses dumped in sewer
Indian police said Monday they had found nineteen aborted female foetuses dumped in a sewer in the western state of Maharashtra, highlighting the country’s problem of female foeticide. Prenatal gender tests are illegal in India, a policy designed to stop
Air India claims record with all-female round-world flight
India’s national airline claimed Monday to have set a new record with the first round-the-world flight staffed entirely by women. Air India said its Boeing 777 travelled from Delhi to San Francisco and back again with an all-female crew last
Has Pakistan’s Karachi turned into a deadly ‘rubbish bin?’
Neighbours forced their way into Mohammad Umair’s home battling smoke and flames in a desperate bid to rescue his young family — he and his wife survived, their children did not. The fire began in a heap of garbage which
King’s Brunei visit will boost ties: Ambassador
The Saudi ambassador to Brunei, Hisham bin Abdul Aziz, said the visit of King Salman will strengthen bilateral relations, particularly due to the Kingdom’s religious, political and economic importance. Saudi Arabia’s solid relations with the countries of the world help
3 killed during 15-hour firefight in Indian Kashmir
A police officer and two suspected militants were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir during a fierce 15-hour gunfight overnight, an official said Sunday, triggering clashes between protesters and government forces. The firefight erupted late Saturday when Indian soldiers and counter-insurgency police,
King Salman conferred Brunei’s highest honor
King Salman was conferred Brunei’s highest honor, the Royal Family Order for Brunei’s Throne, on Saturday. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei presented the award to the Saudi king after the two leaders met in Brunei and discussed a range of
Philippine troops recover remains of beheaded German hostage
Philippine soldiers have found the remains of a German man who was beheaded by Daesh-linked Abu Sayyaf militants last week, a military official said late on Saturday, Both the head and body of Jurgen Kantner were recovered while the troops
Indonesia visit adds new dimension to bilateral ties
The landmark visit of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country, has ushered in a new era of relations between the two countries, officials and commentators said. Mohamed Al-Khunaizi, a senior member of the Shoura
Saudi-Bruneian ties ‘solid and distinguished’ as King Salman concludes visit
Historical relations between Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Brunei has been called “solid” as King Salman concluded his visit to Dar Al-Salam. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Dar Al-Salam held constructive
King Salman receives Indonesian president, religious leaders
King Salman received President Joko Widodo in the Indonesian capital on Friday. The king also met with top Islamic and religious leaders in Indonesia. King Salman expressed his happiness with the meeting, saying Indonesia enjoys political stability, economic growth, and
Top Philippine officials fly to US carrier in disputed sea
The Philippine defense chief and two other Cabinet members on Saturday toured a US aircraft carrier patrolling the disputed South China Sea on the invitation of the Navy, US Embassy officials said. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez
India child protection officers held in trafficking probe
Two child protection officers have been arrested for alleged links with a trafficking gang that ran illegal adoption centers in eastern India selling children to foreign couples, police said Saturday. Investigators said children aged between six months and 14 years
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