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
WHO expects 3 to 4 million Zika cases in the Americas
The World Health Organization said Thursday it expects three to four million cases of the Zika virus in the Americas, as fears mount over the rapid spread of the disease blamed for birth defects. “We can expect three to four
Al-Qaeda posts video of kidnapped Swiss
An organization that monitors militant sites says Al-Qaeda’s North Africa branch has released video of Swiss woman abducted recently in Timbuktu. SITE Intelligence Group says the Sahara division of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb posted the proof-of-life video of Beatrice
Sweden plans to expel up to 80,000 refugees
Sweden intends to expel up to 80,000 migrants who arrived in 2015 and whose application for asylum has been rejected, Interior Minister Anders Ygeman said Wednesday. “We are talking about 60,000 people but the number could climb to 80,000,” the
Ivory Coast: Ex-president’s trial at ICC to begin today
Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo goes on trial at the International Criminal Court on Thursday, the most senior politician to do so since the global war crimes tribunal was set up 13 years ago. Accused of unleashing a civil
Pentagon announces pick for U.S. commander in Afghanistan
The Pentagon on Wednesday said it had selected Lieutenant General John “Mick” Nicholson to lead international forces in Afghanistan, amid a fraught security situation in the war-torn nation. Nicholson would replace General John Campbell, who has been in the role
Australians back new flag in polls
Almost 64 percent of Australians surveyed in a new poll want the nation’s flag changed. According to the BBC, participants in the poll were shown six options to replace the current flag and favored one dubbed “Southern Horizon.” Western Sydney
America, China call for North Korea resolution
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on Wednesday on the need for a significant new UN Security resolution targeting North Korea after its Jan. 6 nuclear test, though there were few signs of
U.N. chief blasts Israel over ‘stifling occupation’
Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday renewed his criticism of Israel’s “stifling” occupation of Palestinian territories, a day after similar hard-hitting remarks by the U.N. Secretary-General angered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.N. chief made clear that he would not retreat from
NATO: Allied defense spending in the ‘right direction’
NATO says alliance defense spending is moving in the “right direction,” though one country, the United States, still accounts for almost three quarters of the alliance’s total defense expenditures. In NATO’s annual report released Thursday, the U.S. estimate stood at
Tunisia PM defends policies in face of unrest
Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid defended his government Wednesday before parliament, faced with unemployment and poverty at the root of the worst social unrest since the 2011 revolution. “We have tried, as far as possible, to improve the situation,” he
Canada rejects U.S. security concerns over Syrian refugees
Canada rejected Wednesday U.S. security concerns over its fast-tracked resettlement of thousands of Syrian refugees, as the Senate in Washington prepares to hold a hearing on the repercussions for America. “We have put in place layers of security activity to
In Oscars crisis, all eyes on host Chris Rock
When Chris Rock first hosted the Oscars in 2005, the four black actors nominated that year — Morgan Freeman, Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo and Jamie Foxx (twice!) — didn’t escape his notice. “It’s like the Def Oscar Jam!” Rock exclaimed.
Black or White? Actor Fiennes cast to play singer Michael Jackson
British actor Joseph Fiennes has been cast as iconic African-American pop star Michael Jackson in an upcoming TV comedy, provoking scorn on social media on Wednesday and fueling a controversy in the entertainment industry over opportunities for black artists. Fiennes,
Imran Khan as old as my father — Meera
Pakistani actress Meera has backtracked on her earlier statement that she wished to marry PTI chairman Imran Khan, saying now that he is like “a father to her,” The Express Tribune reported. “I respect Imran Khan Sb a lot as
Jack Black on ‘Kung Fu Panda’: ‘I love the job’
Po, the “Kung Fu Panda” of the popular animation franchise, returns to cinema screens for a third adventure — much to the delight of actor Jack Black, who voices the character. “I love the job. If I could just do
Are Jolie-Pitt heading for split?
Power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are ‘heading for divorce,’ according to a new report by InTouch Weekly. The gossip site is alleging that Angelina and her husband of 17 months are looking to part ways after a source
Yahoo Japan defends online ivory sales as criticism grows
Yahoo Japan said Wednesday it is strengthening policing of illegal ivory on its online commerce site as criticism grows it is supporting a trade that fuels the slaughter of wild elephants. A spokeswoman for the company said it prohibits sales
Tunisia says breaks up militant cell linked to ISIS
Tunisian police have broken up a cell recruiting fighters for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Libya and Syria, authorities said on Wednesday. Tunisia declared a state of emergency after a suicide bombing killed 12 presidential guards on
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