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
Rockets from Syria fired into Israeli-occupied Golan
Rocket fire from Syria slammed into the Israeli-occupied sector of the Golan Heights Sunday but there were no reports of casualties. “At least five rockets fired from Syria hit different locations across the Golan Heights,” the Israeli army said in
Largest Indian contingent to exhibit at Saudi Agriculture 2014
A total of 48 Indian companies, stated to be the largest ever, will participate in Saudi Agriculture 2014 — the 33rd international agriculture, water and agro-industry trade show — being held at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) in
Indian expats slam minister’s remarks on gang rape case
The Indian community on Saturday condemned Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s recent remark on the infamous Delhi gang rape case, describing his words as “unfortunate” and “irresponsible.” Jaitley reportedly said, “One small incident of rape in Delhi advertised the world over
Second quake hits Western Iran in less than a week
A shallow earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck northwest of the western Iranian city of Dezful on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, accoridng to Reuters. There were no immediate reports of casualties in the city, which is located some 480
Natural gas can keep those motors running
LONDON: Cheap natural gas is starting to revolutionize traffic on US roads, cutting bills for some of the country’s heaviest fuel users while reducing carbon emissions and other pollution. The revolution is still in its very early stages. Gas remains
Declining food prices increase the risk of global deflation
International food prices have been declining in recent months, reflecting record harvests and weak global demand. Declining food prices have in turn contributed to lower inflation in the euro zone, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US). This
‘I can still see the same kindness in her eyes’
A Saudi journalist who was on a quest to find her childhood nanny has finally reunited with the woman who left the Kingdom 22 years ago. Arab News’ sister publication Sayidaty magazine sponsored Rawan Radwan’s trip all the way from
Thousands gather in Nepal for human flag record
Nepalese celebrate after participating in an attempt to break the record for the largest human national flag, in Katmandu, Nepal, on Saturday. KATMANDU, Nepal: Tens of thousands of people holding colored boards gathered in Nepal’s capital on Saturday in an
U.S. slaps sanctions on al-Qaeda-linked duo
The United States imposed sanctions Friday on two Islamic extremists it accuses of ties to al-Qaeda and the al-Nusra Front, alleging they financed and acted on behalf of the terror groups. Under a designation issued by the U.S. Treasury, any
Ancient Ethiopian walled city keeps modern life at bay
Hyenas howl and feast on flesh every night outside the ancient walls of Harar, one of Islam’s holiest cities that is holding out against the pressures of the modern world. But change is coming, and campaigners are working hard to
Imam receives death threat, says ISIS recruiting in Canada
A Canadian imam known for his pacifist sermons warned Friday that Islamist militant group ISIS was actively recruiting in Canada and said one member issued him a death threat. Syed Soharwardy, founder of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada (ISCC),
Malaysia receives bodies from Flight 17 crash
The bodies and ashes of 20 Malaysians killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine in July arrived home on Friday, the first day of national mourning in the country’s history. It was the first repatriation of
U.S. ready to ‘take action’ against ISIS in Syria
The White House said it was ready to “take action” against any threat to America as it indicated serious consideration of U.S. military strikes against militants of the Islamic State militants in Syria. The Pentagon has warned of the dangers
Philippines to repatriate U.N. troops in Golan, Liberia
The Philippines said Saturday it will repatriate over 400 of its troops serving as U.N. peacekeepers in the Golan Heights and Liberia amid security threats and concerns over the Ebola virus. “To ensure the safety and security of the Philippine
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Docking Station
Docking Station Makes Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 Indistinguishable From a Desktop Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is ready for work. I tote the tablet/ultraportable hybrid everywhere and am almost always pleasantly surprised by how, with its optional Type Cover, effective it
Apple iPhone 6 screen snag leaves supply chain scrambling
Suppliers to Apple Inc are scrambling to get enough screens ready for the new iPhone 6 smartphone as the need to redesign a key component disrupted panel production ahead of next month’s expected launch, supply chain sources said. It’s unclear
For $10, British Airways Lets You Hold Airfare for 72 Hours
Finding a great flight price before you’re ready to book can be frustrating — especially when the fare jumps before the next time you search. But more and more airlines are offering a solution, and British Airways and Iberia are
Drunk Passenger on Air India Flight Tied to Plane Seat
A drunk and abusive man was tied to his seat on a flight from Australia to Delhi. The passenger on board an Air India flight from Melbourne on Wednesday had a few drinks before getting unruly. He allegedly ripped the
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