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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Canada fulfills promise to take in Syrian refugees
Canada has met a self-imposed deadline to accept 25,000 Syrian refugees fleeing their country’s civil war, officials said, fulfilling a campaign promise by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “25000 reasons why Canadians should be proud today #WelcomeRefugees,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Modi’s KSA visit to focus on economy, security
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to begin his official visit to the Kingdom on April 2. The announcement of premier’s planned visit to the Kingdom made headlines in Indian media on Sunday. Modi, 66, is the first prime
Russia: Syrian town of Tel Abyad attacked
Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday its coordination center in Syria had received information about an attack on the Syrian town of Tel Abyad from Turkish territory using large-caliber artillery, Interfax news agency reported. Interfax cited the head of the
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Q4 profit rises 32%
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said fourth-quarter profit rose 32 percent, helped by improved results in its insurance operations and higher gains from investments and derivatives. Net income rose to $5.48 billion, or $3,333 per Class A share, from $4.16
Osborne warns of deeper spending cuts in Britain
British Finance Minister George Osborne warned that he might cut public spending more deeply than he previously planned after the country’s economic growth fell short of the pace foreseen in his plans to wipe out the country’s budget deficit. Osborne,
Egypt migrant departures stir new concern in Europe
The European Union fears Mediterranean migrant smuggling gangs are reviving a route from Egypt, officials told Reuters, putting thousands of people to sea in recent months as they face problems in Libya and Turkey. “It’s an increasing issue,” an EU
Apple CEO commits to annual dividend boost
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple Inc. is committed to raising its dividend annually, a move designed to please investors but also a sign the world’s most famous technology company may no longer be a growth stock. As concerns mount
New North Korean rocket turns enemy tanks into ‘boiled pumpkin’
North Korea on Saturday boasted of a newly developed anti-tank weapon that its leader said was so powerful it could turn the most heavily armored enemy tanks into “boiled pumpkin.” Pyongyang’s state media said leader Kim Jong-un had watched tests
Two former presidents of Mexico compare Trump to Hitler
U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump’s political rhetoric is “racist,” and evocative of Adolf Hitler, former Mexican President Felipe Calderon told reporters at an event in Mexico City on Saturday. “This logic of praising the white supremacy is not just
UN urges Islamabad to resolve refugees’ status
A senior UN official has urged Pakistan to resolve the status of more than 2.5 million Afghan refugees living in Pakistan whose registration cards have expired or who remain unregistered. While Europe has grappled with the exodus of people from
Three stabbed and 13 arrested at KKK rally in California
Three people were stabbed, one of them critically, and 13 others were arrested in California on Saturday when a Ku Klux Klan rally erupted into clashes with counter-protesters, witnesses and police said. Around midday, half a dozen members of the
Clinton scores big win over Sanders in South Carolina
Hillary Clinton overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in Saturday’s South Carolina primary, drawing staggering support from the state’s black Democrats and putting her in a strong position as the race barrels toward crucial multi-state contests on Tuesday. Clinton’s lopsided win – she
Lavrov and Kerry hail Syria cease-fire
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry “hailed” the cease-fire in Syria, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The truce is seen as a crucial step toward ending the conflict. In a phone call, Lavrov and
Algeria jails suspect over links to Paris attacks
Algerian authorities have jailed a man with dual Algerian and Belgian citizenship for links with the ringleader of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a court statement said on Saturday. The court in the Algerian city of Bejaia said 29-year-old Zahir
India’s AAP to expand network in Gulf countries
Indians here held a function to observe Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) completion of one year in office in Riyadh. The event marked AAP’s historic decision to expand its network globally including in the Gulf countries, where nearly seven million Indian
Four shot dead in rural U.S. town before gunman kills self
Four people, including children, were shot dead Friday in a rural town in the U.S. state of Washington by a man who then turned the gun on himself, police said. Ryan Spurling, spokesman for the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, said
Trump’s new ally opens doors to more money
Donald Trump’s endorsement from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie opens up a wide network of donors, advisers and prominent elected officials whom the billionaire has not yet been able to attract to his unorthodox bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Clashes, air strikes leave 34 militants, five Pakistani troops dead
The Pakistani military’s latest ground and aerial onslaught in the troubled northwest killed at least 34 Islamist militants Saturday while five of its troops also died during clashes, security officials said. The attacks come days after Pakistan’s powerful military chief
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