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
Boko Haram suspected of shooting 20 dead in Nigeria
Twenty people were shot dead by suspected Boko Haram gunmen Wednesday on a road outside a village in Nigeria’s northeast Borno state, local sources said. A large group of Boko Haram gunmen fleeing a military offensive on their camp in
U.N. envoy: Libya political process ‘will go on’
U.N. envoy Bernardino Leon insisted Wednesday that efforts to clinch a political deal to end rampant insecurity in Libya will carry on although several parties have rejected his proposals. “The process goes on. There is no chance for small groups
U.N. issues summary of protection forces as Palestinians requested
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday released a summary of past international protection regimes for disputed territories as requested by the Palestinians, though he made clear he was not recommending one for holy sites in occupied Jerusalem. The report was
U.N. chief ‘pessimistic’ on Israel-Palestinians
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon offered the Security Council a grim assessment on Wednesday of prospects for defusing the latest wave of violence between Israel and the Palestinians, a British diplomat said. British Ambassador Matthew Rycroft said council members were “struck
U.S., allies demand U.N. action after Iran missile test
The United States, Britain, France and Germany called on Wednesday for the United Nations Security Council’s Iran sanctions committee to take action over a missile test by Tehran that they said violated a U.N. ban. In a letter containing details
Germany stresses holocaust responsibility after Netanyahu’s claim
Germany on Wednesday stressed its inherent responsibility in the Holocaust, after Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu stirred controversy over his claim a Palestinian leader gave Hitler the idea of exterminating Jews. Asked to comment on Netanyahu’s allegation, government spokesman Steffen Seibert
Two Chinese diplomats shot dead in Philippines
China’s consul general in the Philippines’ second biggest city was wounded and two of his staff members were killed on Wednesday during a lunchtime gun attack at a restaurant, police said. Two other Chinese at the lunch, a consular officer
Tata Steel to lay off 1,200 amid cheap Chinese imports
Manufacturer Tata Steel announced 1,200 job cuts in the UK, underscoring the damage caused by cheap Chinese imports and throwing a shroud over a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping designed to usher in a “golden era” of relations
China economic growth hits lowest since financial crisis
China’s economy logged its worst performance since the global financial crisis, official figures showed Monday, with analysts warning it is likely to worsen and the government must do more to avert a sharp slowdown. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the
India bank chief calls for IMF action over monetary easing
The head of India’s central bank on Monday called for the International Monetary Fund to stop “applauding” the monetary easing policies of many developed countries. Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan said in a speech that the IMF should
Afghans flee as Taliban threaten southern city
Taliban forces advanced on the capital of the volatile southern Afghan province of Helmand on Tuesday amid fierce fighting with government forces that threatened to cut off a major highway and prompted many families to flee. The fighting near the
Greek film on male ego wins London Film Festival top award
Greek director Athina Rachel Tsangari’s comedy of manhood “Chevalier” was named best picture at the London Film Festival on Saturday, during a ceremony that honored Cate Blanchett with a major career award. It was a fitting finale to a festival
Bryan Adams goes retro with ‘Get Up’ album
It has been a long time coming. Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams says his new album, “Get Up,” is the ideal follow-up record to his iconic “Reckless” album of 30 years ago. The album, released on Friday, features several fast, catchy
Ricky Ponting gives evidence in Chris Cairns’ perjury trial
Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting testified in a London court on Tuesday to confirm he was there when Brendon McCullum received a phone call from Chris Cairns about a business proposition that has since been linked to match-fixing. Ponting
FIFA keeps Feb. 26 election date; Platini status uncertain
FIFA decided Tuesday to stick with its presidential election date in February, as uncertainty surrounded Michel Platini’s candidacy and Asia’s top soccer official edged closer to entering the race. With no clear timetable for Platini to challenge his provisional suspension,
Samsung may move up Galaxy S7 launch to January
SAMSUNG is reportedly moving up the launch of its next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7, to January in order to ramp up competition with Apple in the high-end phone market, according to a report from CNET. Samsung finalized the design
Apple Music has 6.5 million paying subscribers
APPLE Music already has a total of 15 million subscribers, of which about 40 percent — 6.5 million — are paying for the service. Another 8.5 million users are on a three-month free trial. The figures were announced by Apple
Apple’s auto ambitions sideswipe electric motorcycle startup
Apple Inc’s aggressive recruitment of auto experts as it explores building a car has left a promising, if financially troubled, electric motorcycle startup in the dust. Mission Motors, whose sleek electric bikes drew comparisons to Tesla’s cars, ceased operations in
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