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
Obama tells Cameron: Britain’s place is in European Union
U.S. President Barack Obama waded Tuesday into the boiling debate over Britain’s European Union membership, telling Prime Minister David Cameron his country was best served inside the 28-country bloc. Obama spoke with Cameron by phone and “reaffirmed continued U.S. support
Slovenia offers military instructors, equipment to fight ISIS
Slovenia will offer military equipment and up to 15 military instructors to the global U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, Defense Minister Andreja Katic said on Wednesday, confirming an earlier media report. The Slovenian
White House race shifts gears in New Hampshire
The White House race picked up speed in New Hampshire on Tuesday after Iowa voters opened the 2016 contest by knocking the showman Donald Trump into humble second place, and Hillary Clinton scraped past a surging Bernie Sanders. Exceeding pollster
Pentagon chief unveils extra funds to counter Russia, fight ISIS
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Tuesday announced a big boost in military spending to counter Russia and raise the U.S. presence in eastern Europe, while also stepping up the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Two dead, several injured in clashes at Karachi airport
Two demonstrators were shot dead and several more were wounded at Karachi’s international airport on Tuesday when clashes broke out between security forces and staff from the national airline protesting privatization plans, officials said. Police and paramilitary rangers deployed tear
Airstrikes destroy ISIS radio station in Afghanistan
U.S. airstrikes have destroyed a radio station operated by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group in a remote part of eastern Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday. “Voice of the Caliphate” radio was destroyed by two U.S. airstrikes, according
U.S. judge orders explanation of Iran prisoner deal
A federal judge has challenged the U.S. government’s move to drop charges against an Iranian man accused of sanctions violations as part of a U.S. prisoner trade agreed with Iran last month. Federal prosecutors filed a motion on Jan. 16
Plane makes emergency landing in Somalia with hole in side
A commercial airliner made an emergency landing at Mogadishu’s international airport late Tuesday after passengers heard a loud bang and a fire broke out on board, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage, officials and witnesses said. Two people were
Russia ‘still sending troops and weapons’ to East Ukraine
Ukraine’s president Monday accused Russia of sending troops and weapons into the ex-Soviet state’s conflict-torn east, and warned that a fragile peace deal was not being fully implemented. “It’s terrible that after the Minsk agreement … we still face serious
Agency: North Korea plans satellite launch this month
Weeks after its fourth nuclear test, North Korea announced plans Tuesday to launch an Earth observation satellite on a rocket later this month, in what critics see as a covert test of banned technology for a ballistic missile that could
WHO declares Zika virus global health emergency
The World Health Organization on Monday declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus an international public health emergency due to its link to thousands of birth defects in Brazil, as the U.N. agency sought to build a global response to the threat.
France says ‘no question’ of strikes against ISIS in Libya
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Tuesday refuted reports Paris was pushing for military action against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group in Libya. “There is absolutely no question of military intervention in Libya,” Fabius told reporters
Renowned Urdu writer Intizar Hussain dies
Renowned Pakistani fiction writer Intizar Hussain died at a local hospital here Tuesday. He was 92. Hospital sources have confirmed death of Intizar Hussain, The News reported. Intizar Hussain was born on Dec. 7, 1923 in Dibai, Bulandshahr, India, and
Hillary Clinton campaign claims Iowa caucus victory
Hillary Clinton’s campaign has claimed victory in the Iowa caucus against Bernie Sanders with official final results still outstanding in the extremely close presidential nominations contest. “Hillary Clinton has won the Iowa Caucus. After thorough reporting – and analysis –
Anupam Kher at Karachi literature festival
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher never submitted any visa application for Pakistan, said Pakistan High Commission following the pro-BJP artist’s accusation that Islamabad denied him visa to attend Karachi literature festival. “Have been informed that Pakistan MoFA has denied permission for
Cruz defeats Trump to win Iowa caucuses
United States Republican candidate Ted Cruz has been declared the winner in the first GOP battle in Iowa in the race for the White House on Tuesday. The Texas senator has edged past Donald Trump and a crowded GOP field.
‘Designer’ babies possible: ‘Gene editing’ given green light
British scientists have been given the go-ahead by the fertility regulator to genetically modify human embryos, BBC has reported. It is the first time a country has considered the DNA-altering technique in embryos and approved it, said the global channel.
5 Czechs missing in Lebanon since July found alive
The Czech Republic’s Foreign Ministry says the five Czechs who went missing in July in eastern Lebanon have been found alive and are in “satisfactory health condition.” The ministry said the five were discovered Monday evening and that they were
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