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
Pro-Houthi protesters attack Saudi military spokesman in London
Pro-Houthi protesters ambushed Maj. Gen. Ahmed Al-Assiri, the military spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition to restore the legitimate UN-backed government in Yemen, as he attempted to speak at an event organized by the European Council on Foreign Relations in London
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking travel ban
The Donald Trump administration on Thursday appealed the ruling of a US federal judge who had a day prior maintained his freeze on the president’s revised travel ban. The Justice Department’s filing means the case will land back at the
Bombing near place of worship kills 22 in NW Pakistan
A powerful car bomb exploded near a minority Shiite Muslim place of worship in the northwest town of Parachinar on Friday, killing at least 22 people and wounding over 70 others, officials said. Mushtaq Ghani, a spokesman for the provincial
Desperate Syrian asylum seeker self-immolates in Greece
A Syrian asylum seeker in Greece poured fuel on his body and set himself on fire on Thursday in front of others at a refugee camp on the island of Chios. The man in question was frustrated and desperate for
Cow crackdown puts India’s meat industry on edge
Not a buffalo in sight as businessman Haji Shadab paced the silent abattoir, his meat shipments indefinitely on hold as India reels from a crisis threatening its reputation as the world’s largest buffalo meat exporter. A zealous campaign to protect
North Korea accuses US of using its nukes as excuse
North Korea accused the United States on Thursday of using the North’s nuclear program as an excuse to mask its own opposition to banning nuclear weapons. Ri Song Chol, a counsellor at North Korea’s UN mission, told The Associated Press
Indonesia arrests Muslim leader for treason ahead of rally
Indonesian police arrested five people, including a leader of a hard-line Islamist group, for suspected treason on Friday before a protest by thousands of Muslims demanding the sacking of Jakarta’s Christian governor, a police spokesman said. Religious and political tensions
Gold set for best quarter in a year
Gold was on track for a 7.8 percent quarterly rise on Friday, its best quarter in a year, as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tax and investment plans and a series of elections in Europe fueled demand for bullion
Multiple stabbings reported outside Turkish embassy in Brussels
Sources say at least three people have been stabbed outside the Turkish embassy in Brussels stabbing leaves ‘three people injured’ outside, Al Arabiya’s news correspondent has reported. Turkish nationals are currently taking part in a referendum that will decide whether
S. Korea court approves arrest of ex-president
South Korea’s ousted president Park Geun-Hye was arrested early Friday over the corruption and abuse of power scandal that brought her down. The Seoul Central District Court issued a warrant to arrest Park on charges of bribery, abuse of authority,
Pakistan-born immigrant doctor to join California lieutenant governor race
A Pakistani-born doctor announced Wednesday that he is joining the 2018 race for lieutenant governor on a platform of saving the Affordable Care Act, providing free community college education and fighting what he termed “Donald Trump’s hate.” “I am a
Emirates, Scoot planes collide at Singapore airport
Emirates Airways flight EK 405 from Singapore to Dubai suffered minor damage after it collided with a Scoot aircraft on Thursday. The Scoot flight, bound for Tianjin, China, was taxiing before take-off when the accident happened at 1.40am. The left
Italy: Police detain 4 suspected of being part of jihad cell
Italian police have detained three Kosovars and a minor in Venice on suspicion of being part of a jihadist cell. Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said all those detained in the early morning sweep Thursday had regular residency permits to live
Germany deporting more “potential attackers” after Berlin attack
Germany has deported 10 potential attackers since January as part of a tougher approach toward failed asylum seekers and other foreigners it deems dangerous after one of them killed 12 people at a Berlin market, security sources said on Thursday.
Tillerson: Assad’s long-term status to be decided by Syrian people
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday the Syrian people would decide the future of President Bashar al-Assad. “I think the longer term status of President Assad will be decided by the Syrian people,” Tillerson told a joint
Famed lawyer says Trump ‘clearly’ endorsed Palestinian state
Prominent US lawyer Alan Dershowitz says President Trump spoke to him “clearly” about a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would lead to an independent Palestinian state. Trump broke with longtime US policy last month when he withheld clear
Moscow and Syrian opposition agree to strengthen ceasefire
The delegation representing the Syrian opposition in Geneva has said that the breach in ceasefire and displacement of Syrians are decisive factors that are influencing negotiations with Russia. The delegation also said that, at the sidelines of the Geneva talks,
US judge extends court order blocking Trump travel banner
A federal judge in Hawaii indefinitely extended on Wednesday an order blocking enforcement of President Donald Trump’s revised ban on travel to the United States from six predominantly Muslim countries. US District Judge Derrick Watson turned an earlier temporary restraining
Loading ...
You must be logged in to post a comment.