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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Judge bans Zidane from coaching at Real Madrid
A Spanish judge has banned Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane from coaching at the club for three months after ruling that he does not have the required qualifications. Judge Francisco Rubio on Monday also ruled that Zidane’s fellow Madrid reserve
Family tortures, kills Indian woman for ‘witchcraft’
A woman has been tortured and beaten to death by her in-laws in central India on suspicion of being a witch and practicing black magic, police said Monday. Police in the central state of Chhattisgarh said relatives attacked the 55-year-old
Italian Consulate organizes weeklong cultural event
The Italian Consulate in Jeddah launched a week-long cultural event on Sunday to celebrate the 14th week of “Italian Language in the World” followed by an evening dedicated to Expo Milan 2015, comprising an opera concert and a beautiful exhibition
Taliban storm Afghan court, kill seven: officials
Taliban militants stormed a court in northern Afghanistan on Monday and killed at least seven people including prosecutors, officials said. Four attackers wearing army uniforms attacked a provincial appeals court in the city of Kunduz, triggering a four-hour gun battle
Lankan envoy urges countrymen to promote friendship, good will
The new Sri Lankan Ambassador Mohamed Hussein Mohamed urged his countrymen to be ambassadors of their country to promote friendship, good will and bilateral relations between the two countries. The envoy was addressing his countrymen in the Western Province at
U.S. urges coalition to wage online battle against ISIS
Washington called Monday for the battle against the Islamic State group to be taken to the Internet, as coalition partners vowed to step up efforts to counter the jihadists’ online propaganda. Retired U.S. general John Allen told participants at the
Halloween surprise! J.K. Rowling to release new ‘Harry Potter’ story
Attention Harry Potter fans: anticipate more witchcraft and wizardry in J.K. Rowling’s coming 1,500 word spin-off, due to be published online on Oct 31. Author J.K. Rowling, 49, announced the “special Halloween treat for Harry Potter fans” on her website
U.S. blasts Israeli settlements as ‘illegitimate’
The United States Monday blasted Israel for pledging to build 1,000 more settler homes in Arab east Jerusalem, saying any such move would be “incompatible” with peace efforts. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Washington was “deeply concerned” by the
British surgeon killed unlawfully in Syrian jail: London court
A British surgeon who died in a Syrian prison last year days before his planned release was unlawfully killed, a London jury investigating the case ruled on Monday. Abbas Khan, a 32-year-old orthopaedic surgeon from London, was detained in Syria
Cyclone alert in India and Pakistan
AHMEDABAD: Indian officials were preparing on Monday to evacuate residents and stockpile food as they braced for another “very severe cyclonic storm” due to slam into the country’s west coast and Pakistan. Cyclone Nilofar, building in the Arabian Sea, is
Shahi Imam of Delhi Jama Masjid attacked
New Delhi: The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, was attacked by a 32-year-old man who tried to set him ablaze during Sunday evening prayers, police and witnesses said. The accused, said to be mentally unstable, was arrested.
UK chemistry teacher admits Syria terror charges
A British chemistry teacher accused of supporting the Islamic State group faced jail after he pleaded guilty Monday to terrorism charges. Jamshed Javeed admitted two counts of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts. He accepted that he intended
ISIS fight now costing U.S. $8.3 million per day: Pentagon
The Pentagon said in updated figures on Monday the average daily cost of the fight against Islamic State militants has risen to $8.3 million, or a total of $580 million between Aug. 8 and Oct. 16. The new average reflects
Fastest films to cross Rs 100 crore hurdle
Happy New Year – Shah Rukh Khan’s Diwali release Happy New Year seems to have joined the bandwagon of fastest 100 crore movies of Bollywood. According to a report on Koimoi.com, HNY collected approximately Rs 82.67 crore till early Saturday.
Irish gloom girls among highlights at CMJ
NEW YORK: More than 1,300 musicians descended on New York for the annual CMJ Music Marathon, which provides a stage to emerging artists vying for greater recognition in the industry. While the number of music festivals has soared in recent
Horror film Annabelle tops global box office
LOS ANGELES: Horror flick “Annabelle” has topped the international box office charts with a collection of $200 million. The film, which opened in the US and Canada the first weekend of October, has collected $206.2 million worldwide. The grossings outside
Does Beatrice ‘resent’ Kate?
LONDON: According to gossip doing the rounds, Beatrice, who is sixth in line of succession to the throne, feels “overshadowed” by Kate and has become “resentful” of the worldwide interest in her. This febrile chatter has now been amplified by
It’s Mindy, not Malala! Comedian mistaken for Nobel Prize winner
Though her fans may think she’s worthy of many awards, U.S. comedian Mindy Kailing is yet to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. That’s what one man has hopefully learned by now, after mistaking Kailing for 17-year-old Peace Prize winner Malala
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