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
‘Nightcrawler’ scares up BO, Kidman flops
LOS ANGELES: Creepy thriller “Nightcrawler” edged out horror movie “Ouija” in the Halloween weekend box office battle in North America, estimated figures showed Sunday. “Nightcrawler,” which stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a sleazy videojournalist who patrols Los Angeles at night hunting
Singapore to provide anti-ISIS coalition with military support
Singapore said Monday it would provide military support to the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group but would not take part in combat operations. Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen told parliament the Singapore Armed
China unveils anti-drone laser weapon
China unveils anti-drone laser weapon able to shoot down ‘small aircraft’ within 5 seconds China has developed and successfully tested a highly accurate laser defense system against light drones. The homemade machine boasts a two-kilometer range and can down “various
Climate change fight affordable, cut emissions to zero by 2100-UN
COPENHAGEN: Governments can keep climate change in check at manageable costs but will have to cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2100 to limit fast-worsening risks, a UN report showed. The 40-page synthesis, summing up 5,000 pages of work
Mysterious drones? New security breach at French nuclear plants
French authorities reported drones flying over two nuclear power plants, the latest episode in a series of similar incidents across the country, AFP reported on Friday. Large drones have reportedly been detected flying over around seven nuclear power plants in
Canada conducts first anti-ISIS airstrikes in Iraq
The Canadian military dropped bombs on Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) positions in Iraq for the first time Sunday, in support of the U.S.-led coalition. “Coordinated with our coalition partners, two CF-18s attacked ISIL [ISIS] targets with GBU12
Libyan army urges evacuation of Benghazi port
Libya’s army urged residents to evacuate a central district of Benghazi that is home to its seaport, a spokesman said on Sunday, as it prepares a military operation against Islamists in the country’s second-largest city. At least 230 people have
Erdogan’s new $350 mln palace draws controversy
It is reportedly larger than the White House, the Kremlin and Buckingham Palace: Turkey’s new presidential palace spreads over some 50 acres of forest land, boasts 1,000 rooms, an underground tunnel system, state-of-the-art anti-espionage technology and a blend of modernist
Four years later, no good options for the West in Syria
Analysed By : Dan Perry and Zeina Karam With the U.S.-led assault on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, the world community is acting in Syria, but not in the Syrian civil war. When it comes to
Bloodbath shocks Lahore
LAHORE: A suicide bomber killed at least 55 people Sunday at the main Pakistan-India border crossing, the blast tearing through crowds of spectators leaving after the colorful daily ceremony to close the frontier. The explosion, which wounded more than 120,
Bangladesh media tycoon handed death sentence
DHAKA: A media tycoon who is a key figure in Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party was sentenced to death Sunday for war crimes, just days after its leader was ordered to hang for similar offenses. A war crimes court found wealthy
ISIS fighter offers UK paper bribe for revealing ‘Jihadi John’
A British Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant offered to reveal the identity of “Jihadi John” – the ISIS fighter who was featured in a series of gruesome videos released by the group in which Western hostages were
Afghan First Lady backs France’s niqab ban
Afghanistan’s cosmopolitan new first lady has backed France’s controversial ban on the niqab, comparing the full veil to “blinders” as she prepares to campaign for more respect for women in her conservative adopted homeland. Rula Gani shocked Afghan observers earlier
Spanish shepherds guide 2,000 sheep across Madrid
MADRID: Shepherds guided a flock of 2,000 sheep through Madrid’s streets on Sunday in defense of ancient grazing, droving and migration rights increasingly threatened by urban sprawl and modern agricultural practices. Tourists and city-dwellers were surprised to see the capital’s
Beyonce dresses Blue Ivy as MJ
LOS ANGELES: Beyonce dressed up as her idol Janet Jackson for Halloween and she had the perfect accessory — a mini Michael! Beyonce showed off her Rhythm Nation look at Power 105.1’s Powerhouse concert 2014 in New York City on
Hayek’s struggle against domestic violence continues
CALIFORNIA: In addition to her passion for acting, Salma Hayek also raises awareness about domestic violence. The 48-year-old star was a speaker at The Wrap Power Women’s Breakfast in Beverly Hills, California on Wednesday when she talked emotionally about her
U.S. official says Britain must step up anti-ISIS fight
A top U.S. intelligence official called on the United Kingdom to step up its fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants as they continue to advance through Iraq towards the capital city of Baghdad, the Sunday Times
British warplanes intercept Russian bombers
Britain has scrambled RAF fighter jets for a second time this week after at least one Russian Bear bomber approached U.K. airspace. The Defense Ministry said Saturday that RAF Typhoons based at Lossiemouth in Scotland intercepted the aircraft on Friday.
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