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: World
San Diego professor annoyed at good wishes for McCain calls him ‘war criminal’
:: A San Diego State University professor has expressed annoyance at the good wishes for United States Senator John McCain after his recent brain cancer diagnosis. “I find myself annoyed at the groundswell of good wishes for John McCain after
Russia sanctions bill that defies Trump is set for key vote
:: The Republican-led House is set to vote soon on a sweeping Russia sanctions package that defies the White House by demanding that President Donald Trump get Congress’ permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow. Lawmakers are
UN-backed Libya PM to meet Khalifa Haftar near Paris on Tuesday
:: Libya’s UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj will hold talks near Paris on Tuesday with Khalifa Haftar, the military commander based in the country’s east, the French presidency said. French President Emmanuel Macron will host the meeting, the presidency said
UK foreign secretary becomes ‘more vocal’ on Qatar diplomatic row
:: UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Sunday called for dialogue to resolve the ongoing dispute between Qatar and the Anti-Terror Quartet (ATQ), comprising Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt. This represents Johnson and the UK government “becoming more
Terror strikes Pakistan’s Lahore; 25 killed
:: A suicide bomber killed at least 25 people, many of them policemen, in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Monday, officials said. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which wrought carnage near the Lahore Technology Park
At least 24 killed, 42 wounded, in Afghanistan car bomb attack
:: At least 24 people have been killed and 42 wounded after a car bomb struck a bus carrying government employees in western Kabul Monday, an official told AFP, the latest attack to strike the Afghan capital. “The car bomb
Fate of 39 Indians missing in Iraq for 3 years still unknown
:: Iraq’s foreign minister said Monday he does not know whether 39 Indian workers who were abducted by militants in Iraq three years ago are dead or alive. Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari met with his Indian counterpart, Sushma Swaraj, and
Oil ministers to meet in Russia as compliance focus turns to Africa
:: Oil exporters are set to meet in Russia on Monday to monitor compliance with production cuts as the focus turns toward output from Africa. Key OPEC and non-OPEC oil nations will discuss the situation in Libya and Nigeria at
Michelle Pfeiffer joins ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ as Janet
:: Michelle Pfeiffer is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios announced Saturday at Comic-Con that Pfeiffer has been cast in the “Ant-Man” sequel “Ant-Man and the Wasp” as Janet van Dyne, who is Hank Pym’s missing wife. The American
Princes William and Harry recall their final call with Princess Diana
:: Prince William and Prince Harry have spoken out about the regret over their last conversation with their mother Princess Diana, who died 20 years ago in a car crash in Paris. In the wake of the anniversary, falling next
Indian gang held for stealing 50 million liters of crude oil
:: Police in Rajasthan have cracked a criminal syndicate accused of smuggling more than 50 million litres of crude oil inside water tankers from India’s largest onshore oilfield, an official said Sunday. The theft at the Cairn India oilfield went
DR Congo opposition unveil plans to force Kabila out
:: The Congolese opposition on Saturday unveiled a rolling program of strikes and civil disobedience aimed at forcing President Joseph Kabila from power. The announcement was made after two days of opposition talks in Kinshasa amid concerns that Kabila, in
Afghan official says Taliban capture district headquarters
:: An Afghan official says Taliban fighters overran a district headquarters in northern Afghanistan after a ferocious fight that left 2 police dead in northern Faryab province. Abdul Karim Yourish, provincial police chief spokesman, said Sunday the assault on the
Hungary’s leader: Border fences will stop Muslim migration
:: EU leaders and Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros are seeking a “new, mixed, Muslimized Europe,” Hungary’s anti-migration prime minister said Saturday. Prime Minister Viktor Orban said during a visit to Romania that Hungary’s border fences, supported by other Central European
US Justice Department shuts down dark web bazaar AlphaBay
:: The US Justice Department said on Thursday it had shut down the dark web marketplace AlphaBay, working with international partners to knock offline the site accused of allowing a global trade in drugs, firearms, computer hacking tools and other
Philippine Congress agrees to extend Mindanao martial law to end of year
:: Philippine lawmakers on Saturday voted to retain martial law on the southern island of Mindanao until the end of the year, giving President Rodrigo Duterte more time to tackle armed militants allied with the ISIS group. Some 261 legislators
Ben Affleck denies being dropped as Batman
:: Ben Affleck on Saturday dismissed speculation that he had filmed his last movie as Batman, telling fans he has the support of Warner Bros. to continue playing the Caped Crusader. Rumors have been swirling in the US entertainment press
Officials: 16 Afghan police killed in US strike in Helmand province
:: A US airstrike killed 16 Afghan police and wounded two others in Helmand province, officials said Saturday. The incident took place Friday 5 pm as Afghan security forces were clearing a village of Taliban elements, Salam Afghan, Helmand police
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