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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France’s Fillon battles to keep campaign afloat
French conservative candidate Francois Fillon battled to keep his presidential bid afloat on Saturday by unveiling his policy platform in the eye of a storm over a fake-jobs scandal. Marking his 63rd birthday, Fillon is trying to turn the page
Has Pakistan’s Karachi turned into a deadly ‘rubbish bin?’
Neighbours forced their way into Mohammad Umair’s home battling smoke and flames in a desperate bid to rescue his young family — he and his wife survived, their children did not. The fire began in a heap of garbage which
King’s Brunei visit will boost ties: Ambassador
The Saudi ambassador to Brunei, Hisham bin Abdul Aziz, said the visit of King Salman will strengthen bilateral relations, particularly due to the Kingdom’s religious, political and economic importance. Saudi Arabia’s solid relations with the countries of the world help
3 killed during 15-hour firefight in Indian Kashmir
A police officer and two suspected militants were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir during a fierce 15-hour gunfight overnight, an official said Sunday, triggering clashes between protesters and government forces. The firefight erupted late Saturday when Indian soldiers and counter-insurgency police,
King Salman conferred Brunei’s highest honor
King Salman was conferred Brunei’s highest honor, the Royal Family Order for Brunei’s Throne, on Saturday. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei presented the award to the Saudi king after the two leaders met in Brunei and discussed a range of
110 dead from hunger in 48 hours in severe Somalia drought
Somalia’s prime minister said Saturday that 110 people have died from hunger in the past 48 hours in a single region – the first death toll announced in a severe drought threatening millions of people across the country. Somalia’s government
Philippine troops recover remains of beheaded German hostage
Philippine soldiers have found the remains of a German man who was beheaded by Daesh-linked Abu Sayyaf militants last week, a military official said late on Saturday, Both the head and body of Jurgen Kantner were recovered while the troops
What’s next for Louis? One Direction singer arrested in airport scuffle
One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has been arrested for allegedly attacking a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport, an incident the singer’s lawyer described as “provoked” by paparazzi. The incident happened Friday after Tomlinson, arriving on a flight with his
Ed Sheeran smashes Spotify records with new album ‘Divide’
Ed Sheeran has smashed Spotify records with his new album “Divide,” which drew nearly twice as many listens on its first day as the previous leader. The world’s largest streaming service said that the pop singer’s album was heard nearly
Trump alleges wire tapping by Obama during campaign
US President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former president Barack Obama of wire tapping him in October during the late stages of the presidential election campaign, but offered no evidence to support the allegation. “How low has President Obama gone
US agents in aggressive sweep for unauthorized migrants
US immigration agents increasingly are detaining unauthorized migrants in or near places once considered “safe” like courthouses and churches, spreading panic among migrants and outrage among activists. Since taking office on an “America First” agenda, President Donald Trump has made
Amid firestorm, Trump appears to waiver on Russia deal
Facing a new wave of questions about his ties to Russia, President Donald Trump is telling advisers and allies that he may shelve — at least temporarily — his plan to pursue a deal with Moscow on the Daesh group
Indonesia visit adds new dimension to bilateral ties
The landmark visit of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country, has ushered in a new era of relations between the two countries, officials and commentators said. Mohamed Al-Khunaizi, a senior member of the Shoura
Turkey’s Erdogan accuses Germany of ‘aiding and harboring terror’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday accused Germany of “aiding and harboring terror” and claimed a journalist who was detained this week on terror-related charges was a German agent. “They need to be put on trial for aiding and
Saudi-Bruneian ties ‘solid and distinguished’ as King Salman concludes visit
Historical relations between Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Brunei has been called “solid” as King Salman concluded his visit to Dar Al-Salam. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Dar Al-Salam held constructive
King Salman receives Indonesian president, religious leaders
King Salman received President Joko Widodo in the Indonesian capital on Friday. The king also met with top Islamic and religious leaders in Indonesia. King Salman expressed his happiness with the meeting, saying Indonesia enjoys political stability, economic growth, and
Libyan National Army loses control of major oil ports to armed faction
An armed faction entered two major Libyan oil ports on Friday, pushing back forces that captured and reopened the terminals in September, officials and residents said. The move risks increasing the fighting around the ports and casts new doubt over
Top Philippine officials fly to US carrier in disputed sea
The Philippine defense chief and two other Cabinet members on Saturday toured a US aircraft carrier patrolling the disputed South China Sea on the invitation of the Navy, US Embassy officials said. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez
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