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: Europe
Juncker: European economy would suffer if free-travel zone collapses
EU citizens would have a harder time finding jobs and the economy would suffer should Europe’s internal passport-free zone collapse under the pressure of the migration crisis, the head of the bloc’s executive said on Friday. European Commission President Jean-Claude
Iran nuclear sanctions ‘will be lifted today’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said nuclear-related sanctions on his country would be lifted Saturday, telling reporters in Vienna it “was a good day for the world”. “It’s a good day for the people of Iran… and also a
EU extends Iran sanctions freeze by extra two weeks
The EU on Thursday extended a freeze on sanctions against Iran for another two weeks, clearing the way for their complete end once the U.N. certifies Tehran is complying with the terms of a historic nuclear deal. The International Atomic
Report paving way for Iran sanctions relief likely: Source
An IAEA report verifying that Iran has kept its promises under a nuclear deal it reached with world powers last year is likely to be issued on Saturday, paving the way for sanctions on Tehran to be lifted, a diplomatic
ECB policymakers divided over China risks
Policymakers at the European Central Bank disagreed at their last meeting over how big a threat turmoil in China and other emerging markets pose to Europe’s modest economic recovery. The result of the Dec. 3 debate, for which a written
Bank of England unruffled by oil slump and share price slide
The Bank of England said it expects only a slight drag on inflation from the renewed plunge in global oil prices as policymakers voted overwhelmingly again on Thursday to keep interest rates at a record low. The Bank also said
WEF warns of growing array of global risks
The global economy faces a worrying array of risks, from natural disasters related to climate change to the rise of Daesh and hacking, according to experts polled by the World Economic Forum, which organizes the gathering of political and business
French “cannabis” drug trial leaves one brain dead, five injured
One person has been left brain dead and five others are in a serious condition after taking part in a clinical trial in western France of an experimental medicine from an unnamed drug company, the French health ministry said on
Oil prices drop as US crude inventories rise
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after a rise in weekly US crude inventories fed into bearish sentiment about the deepening global supply glut that has brought oil prices close to 12-year lows. Brent crude, the global benchmark, was down 37
Kerry and Jubair insist U.S., Saudi ties remain strong
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubair insisted Thursday that their countries’ ties remain strong despite recent tensions over Washington’s outreach to Iran. The top envoys met in London for talks on a variety of
Paris cafe reopens after attacks as wounded city revives
With the blood and bullets now swept away, the Carillon cafe reopened its doors on Wednesday for the first time since it was among the Paris sites targeted by Islamic extremists in November. The French capital is trying to revive
World powers to push for lifting sieges in Syria
World powers will push for “immediate action” to deliver aid to besieged areas in Syria ahead of peace talks later this month, the U.N. envoy said Wednesday. U.N. envoy Staffan de Mistura announced the new diplomatic effort in a statement
Kerry to meet Saudi FM in London amid Iran tensions
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet his Saudi counterpart Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubair in London on Thursday amid concerns over the dramatic breakdown in relations between his country and Iran. On the eve of the trip, State
‘Enraged’ Israel summons Swedish envoy over FM’s remarks
Israel summoned the Swedish ambassador on Wednesday to convey what it described as its “rage” at a call by Stockholm’s top diplomat for an investigation to determine whether Israeli forces were guilty of extrajudicial killings of Palestinians. Swedish Foreign Minister
Bowie’s ‘China Girl’ says he changed her life
In 1983, New Zealander Geeling Ching was 23-year-old and waiting tables at a Sydney cafe when she was chosen to play the lead role in David Bowie’s “China Girl.” She says the music video and the brief romance with Bowie
Sweden seeks Ecuador permission to question Assange
Swedish prosecutors have requested permission to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London over rape allegations and are waiting for a response, the Prosecution Authority said on Wednesday. “It is not possible to estimate when we
Belgians report progress in tracing Paris attackers
Belgian investigators say they have now identified three homes used by suspects to prepare the deadly attacks in Paris in November, as they piece together the actions of the group who killed 130 people in the French capital on November
Anti-refugee right-wingers go on rampage in Leipzig
Over 200 masked right-wing supporters, carrying placards with racist overtones, went on a rampage in the eastern city of Leipzig on Monday night, throwing fireworks, breaking windows and vandalising buildings, police said. Emotions are running high in German cities after
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