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 »
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Indian police set up security after mob attack on Africans
Police stepped up security Wednesday in a northern Indian city where a mob attacked African students following the death of a local teenager from a suspected drug overdose. Five people were arrested over the assault in Greater Noida in which
Duterte to US: Why didn’t you send armada vs China islands?
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he has asked the US ambassador why America did not deploy an armada of warships to pressure China to stop constructing man-made islands that are now at the heart of regional concerns in the
US lawmakers roll back privacy rules for Internet carriers
US lawmakers voted Tuesday to roll back rules that would block internet service providers from selling user data to third parties, following a heated debate over privacy protections. The House of Representatives voted 215-205 to overturn the Federal Communications Commission
Turkish banker arrested in US on charges of violating Iran sanctions
A senior official at a state-owned Turkish bank has been detained in the United States on charges of helping Iran violate US sanctions against the country, the bank said Wednesday. “Our deputy general manager in charge of international banking, Mehmet
Indians with US visa, Green Card to get visa on arrival in UAE
Indian passport holders with an American visa or a green card will be granted entry visa on arrival in the UAE. This has come into effect following a decree approved by the UAE Cabinet, reports Gulf News on Wednesday. “Citizens
Mitsubishi UFJ optimistic on Saudi project finance, Aramco IPO role
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) expects double-digit growth in its project finance business in the Middle East in 2017, driven partly by Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reduce its dependence on oil, the bank’s co-head in the region Elyas Algaseer said.
Justin Bieber in rumored collaboration with Zayn Malik
Rumor has it that a collaboration between Justin Bieber and Zayn Malik is highly probable. Over the weekend the Biebs shared Malik’s new single cover art on his Instagram. Apparently, Bieber actually digs Malik’s new single with PartynextDoor, ‘Still Got
Trump son-in-law Kushner to face Russia investigation panel
Donald Trump’s son-in-law and top aide Jared Kushner will appear before a Senate panel investigating Russian interference in the US election, the White House said Monday. Kushner, 36, was Trump’s main intermediary with foreign governments during the 2016 election campaign
Anti-missile system will spark new arms race, says Russia
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that the US’ global deployment of an anti-missile system was a threat to world security designed to contain Russia and China, the RIA news agency reported. It also cited the ministry as warning
Scottish lawmakers to hold independence vote on eve of Brexit
Scotland’s parliament is poised to call for an independence referendum Tuesday, another headache for Prime Minister Theresa May as she battles to keep the country united just a day before triggering Brexit. Lawmakers in Edinburgh are expected to vote in
Egyptian president to meet Trump at White House on April 3
The White House announced Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will make an “official visit” to Washington on April 3, ending years in which the Egyptian president had been kept at arm’s length amid rights concerns. “President Trump and President Al-Sisi will use
On Brexit eve, Barnier pledges to defend expats’ rights
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said he would defend the rights of expatriates once Prime Minister Theresa May triggers Britain’s withdrawal from the EU on Wednesday. “Brexit made EU citizens worry about their future in EU27 and
’Monster’ cyclone Debbie batters northeast Australia
A “monster” cyclone smashed into northeast Australia Tuesday, cutting power, damaging buildings and uprooting trees, with coastal residents battling lashing rain and howling winds. Great Barrier Reef islands popular with foreign tourists were battered by the category four storm which
Russia, Iran ink economic deals as Rouhani visits Moscow
Russia signed Tuesday a string of bilateral agreements with Iran as President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani for his first official visit to Moscow. The meeting between Putin and Rouhani, who have grown closer through their mutual
Britain’s new pound coin enters circulation
Britain’s new £1 coin with the symbols of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland goes into circulation from Tuesday on the eve of the launch of a Brexit process that has put national unity in doubt. The 12-sided coin is
Samsung plans to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7s
Tech giant Samsung Electronics plans to sell refurbished versions of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, the company said late on Monday, signaling the return of the model pulled from markets last year because of fire-prone batteries. Samsung’s Note 7s were
Three killed as clashes rock Kashmir
Two civilians and one rebel were killed and at least 14 people injured Tuesday in clashes between protesters and troops and police in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said. The clashes started when soldiers cordoned off a house in a village in
War crime probes ‘will hinder Sri Lanka’s reconciliation’
War crime investigations backed by some Western countries and the UN will exacerbate the differences between Sri Lanka’s two main ethnic groups instead of uniting them, former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said. As defense secretary, Gotabaya, the brother of former
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