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
Fire in private hospital in eastern India kills 14
At least 14 people died on Monday when a fire broke out at a private hospital in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, officials said. The fire erupted inside the dialysis ward of the SUM hospital’s critical-care unit in the
Latest Taliban offensives kill dozens, displace thousands in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s latest offensives in the north and south of Afghanistan have killed dozens of people and displaced tens of thousands, officials said Monday. Earlier this month the militants launched a full-fledged attack on Kunduz, briefly entering the northern city
US detects failed North Korean missile test
The US military detected a failed North Korean test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile, the Pentagon said on Saturday. The test-firing was the latest in a series conducted by North Korea in violation of United Nations resolutions, drawing a
India, Russia agree missile sales, joint venture for helicopters
India and Russia on Saturday announced plans to set up a joint venture to build helicopters in India, which will also buy surface-to-air missile systems from its former Cold War ally, as the two tighten their military relationship. The pacts
Indonesian Islamic hardliners protest Christian Governor
Thousands of Muslim hardliners protested in Jakarta Friday demanding the Indonesian capital’s Christian governor be executed for allegedly insulting Islam, as he faces an increasingly tight election race. About 10,000 demonstrators wearing white Islamic robes and skullcaps rallied outside city
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies, nation mourns
Thailand’s Royal Palace says King Bhumibol, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, has died at age 88.The palace said the king passed away peacefully on Thursday at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital. “Even though the board of doctors has closely monitored and treated him
Twelve dead in clashes in Myanmar’s restive Rakhine
Twelve people have died in the north of Myanmar’s Rakhine state in clashes between armed men and troops, state media reported on Wednesday, in a sharp escalation of violence in the restive region. Four soldiers and one attacker were killed
No forgiveness for brother who killed Pakistani star: parents
The father of murdered Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch has vowed no forgiveness for his son, who killed his daughter on the pretext of “honor”, after her death cast a global spotlight on the practice. Pakistan last week passed
14 Afghans killed during Kabul Shiite procession
At least 14 people were killed on Tuesday when a gunman in a police uniform opened fire on Shiite worshippers gathered at a shrine in the Afghan capital of Kabul, officials said. Thirteen civilians and one police officer died and
Thousands flee pitched battles in Afghanistan’s Kunduz
The number of war-displaced civilians in Kunduz has more than doubled to 24,000, the UN said Sunday, as street battles persisted a week after the Taliban stormed into the northern Afghan city. Terrified residents facing a growing humanitarian crisis have
Saudi envoy to Korea requests Seoul’s help in finding ‘runaway girls’
The Saudi embassy in Seoul, South Korea, confirmed it received a call from the parents of two Saudi girls who had left the Kingdom for the Republic of Korea without the knowledge of their parents, stressing that it is following
Fresh boost to Saudi-Japanese ties
Sunday’s meetings between the visiting Japanese ministers and Saudi officials in Riyadh have given a fresh boost to their bilateral relations. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at Al-Yamamah Palace Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry,
Activity at N. Korea rocket site fuels test concern
Analysis published Sunday of recent satellite images fueled concerns that North Korea may be on the brink of another nuclear test or long-range rocket launch. Speculation that Pyongyang is preparing such a show of force has been linked to Monday’s
Bangladesh forces kill 11 suspected Islamist militants
Bangladeshi forces Saturday killed eleven suspected Islamist extremists including the new leader of a banned group behind a massacre at a Dhaka cafe this year, a minister said. “Eleven extremists were killed. They are all members of the new JMB
Philippine military says no certainty war games with US will end
A review by the Philippines of joint military drills with the United States could see exercises continue or scaled back, a military spokesman said on Saturday, following more rhetoric from the president about scrapping them completely. An assessment would be
Bomb hits train in southwestern Pakistan
A powerful bomb exploded on a passenger train in southwest Pakistan on Friday, killing six people and wounding 19, officials said. The bomb went off near the village of Mach in the Baluchistan province, a railways official Tufail Ahmad told
Pakistan reiterates ‘concern’ over JASTA, says it targets sovereignty
Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday has reiterated its “concern” following the overriding of US President Barack Obama veto on the Justice against the sponsors of terrorism act (JASTA) law passed by the Congress. “We have noted with concern the overturning
Pakistan parliament passes legislation against ‘honor killings’
Pakistan’s parliament unanimously passed legislation against “honor killings” three months after the high-profile murder of an outspoken social media star. A joint session of the lower and upper houses of parliament, broadcast live on television, approved the new anti-honor killing
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