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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Heat grows on U.S. for independent probe into MSF hospital strikes
Pressure was growing Thursday for an international inquiry into a catastrophic U.S. strike on an MSF hospital in Afghanistan, after the military detailed “tragic but avoidable” errors but refused to say if there would be an independent investigation. Doctors Without
AP staffers win Indian journalism awards
Two Associated Press journalists are among the winners of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, India’s most prestigious, for work exposing the public health and environmental damage done by the country’s asbestos industry and capturing the devastation of last
Sudan security arrests three opposition figures
Sudanese security agents arrested three opposition figures late Wednesday, despite efforts to persuade them to join national dialogue talks that started last month, the alliance they are all part of said. “This evening, the security apparatus arrested the head of
Bollywood ready for real ‘Tamasha’
The much loved on-screen couple of Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are all set to create some ‘Tamasha’ this week. Deepika and Ranbir are having a gala time at the promotions of ‘Tamasha’. In the mood for some ‘Matargashti,’
Outspoken Miss World Canada denied entry to China
Miss World Canada was barred from entering China on Thursday to take part in this year’s pageant in the southern island province of Hainan, a friend of the outspoken Chinese-Canadian contestant said. Anastasia Lin was prevented from boarding her connecting
Arrest in Bangladesh over death threats to secular writers
Bangladesh police have arrested a suspected militant for sending death threats to prominent secular academics, as the country reels from rising extremist violence, officers said Wednesday. Police accuse Abdul Haque, a former teacher at an Islamic seminary, of threatening noted
Putin sends air defense missiles to deter Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered state-of-the art air defense missile systems to be deployed at a Russian air base in Syria following the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkey, a move that raised the threat of a
Pentagon: MSF hospital strike ‘caused primarily by human error’
A U.S. air strike on a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Afghanistan that killed at least 30 people was caused primarily by human error, the commander of U.S. forces said Wednesday, promising disciplinary action. General John Campbell said those most
Four dead as attackers storm Indian army camp in Kashmir
The Indian army killed three suspected rebels and another person was shot dead during a six-hour gun battle Wednesday at a military camp in Indian Kashmir near the border with Pakistan, a military spokesman said. Heavily armed fighters stormed the
Germany to send 650 troops to Mali to relieve France
Germany will send up to 650 soldiers to Mali, Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, to provide some relief to France in its global fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants. Von der Leyen
Lavrov: No war with Turkey over ‘planned provocation’ jet downing
Russia’s foreign minister on Wednesday said the downing of its fighter jet by Turkey appeared to be a “planned provocation” but said the countries would not go to war over the incident. “We have serious doubts about this being an
2015 to be hottest on record, 2016 could be hotter due to El Nino
This year will be the hottest on record and 2016 could be hotter due to the El Niño weather pattern, the World Meteorological Organization said on Wednesday, warning inaction on climate change could see temperatures rise by 6 degrees Celsius
Imams now require ‘license to preach’
France’s leading Muslim body called Tuesday for imams to require a permit to preach in a bid to root out extremists, and for a new religious body to fight back against jihadist propaganda. Anouar Kbibech, president of the French Council
Canada delays deadline to take in 25,000 refugees
The Canadian government on Tuesday pushed back to the end of February its deadline for accepting 25,000 Syrian refugees, in a concession that its original Jan. 1 target was too difficult to meet. Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sworn in
Fire kills at least 18 African refugees at Algeria camp
At least 18 people died and 37 others were injured when a fire broke out at a camp for African refugees in southern Algeria on Tuesday, Algerian official media reported, citing civil protection services. Algeria’s south has become a traditional
Revised nuclear deal between South Korea, U.S. takes effect
A new nuclear treaty with the United States governing South Korea’s commercial nuclear activities during the next 20 years went into effect Wednesday, the South Korean government said. The treaty, which replaces a previous accord reached in 1972, opens the
‘Cook From Scratch’ Key To Battling Spread Of Diabetes
A healthier diet with meals cooked from scratch instead of sugary, processed foods and drinks is the most cost-effective way of tackling diabetes, said experts as part of a panel discussion on World Diabetes Day (12 November). Going back to
Argentinian Embassy honors Peru envoy
The Argentinian Embassy hosted a welcome reception on Monday night for Carlos Zapata, Peru’s new envoy in the Kingdom. Argentinian Ambassador Jaime Sergio Cerda said: “The occasion intends to bolster ties among diplomats from South America and other countries with
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