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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Libya attack destroys ‘90% of Tripoli airport jets’
Ninety percent of the planes parked at Libya’s Tripoli International Airport have been destroyed after shelling attacks on the site, government spokesman Ahmed Lamine said on Tuesday. “The government has studied the possibility to bring international forces to enhance security,”
Pakistan emerging as ‘top choice for investments’
Pakistan has emerged as a good place for investment and its stock exchange is one of the best performing bourses in the emerging markets, says Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, minister of finance, revenue, economic affairs, statistics and privatization. “When
Boeing: 787 family of planes more efficient than A330neo
FARNBOROUGH, England: US planemaker Boeing said its range of aircraft meant it was well-placed to compete in the latest stage of a long-haul battle against European rival Airbus, which earlier stole the limelight with a plan to revamp its A330
Thai junta to send back Myanmar refugees
BANGKOK: Thailand’s military government said on Monday it would send home 100,000 refugees who have been living in camps for two decades and more along the border with Myanmar, a move rights groups say would create chaos at a tense
Neighbors urge dialogue to end Libya turmoil
HAMMAMET: Libya’s neighbors called Monday for dialogue in the North African nation, which has been wracked by violence since the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Qaddafi that has intensified since a controversial June election. The six governments agreed to set up
Philippines braces for floods, slides from typhoon
MANILA: A tropical storm strengthened into a typhoon Tuesday as it hurtled toward the northeastern Philippines, prompting disaster-response authorities to evacuate thousands of people from villages prone to floods and landslides. Typhoon Rammasun, packing winds of 120 kilometers per hour
Egypt launches bid to end assault on Gaza
Arab League foreign ministers meet in Cairo to discuss the ongoing conflict between the Israeli military and Palestinians in the Gaza strip Egypt launched on Monday an initiative to end the violence in neighboring Gaza, calling for a temporary truce
Woman charged in LA after trying to extort from Saudi
LOS ANGELES: A German woman was charged on Monday in Los Angeles with trying to extort at least $15 million from one of Saudi Arabia’s wealthiest men, prosecutors said. Leyla Ors, 33, faces up to four years in prison if
Kerry says has good talks with Zarif as deadline looms
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he held good and serious talks with his Iranian counterpart on Monday as the two sides raced to narrow wide gaps on Tehran’s nuclear program less than a week before a July 20
Ukraine plane ‘likely’ shot down from Russia
KIEV: Ukraine’s defense minister said on Monday that a Ukrainian AN-26 plane, taking part in the military campaign against separatist rebels, had been shot down by a rocket which was “probably” fired from Russian territory, the presidential website said. Crew
Missing Nigerian girls will be home ‘soon’
ABUJA: Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan promised on Monday that more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by militants would “soon” return home, teenage Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai said after meeting him. Malala, who became a global celebrity after surviving being shot
Harman secures maiden PGA Tour title and spot at British Open
SILVIS, Illinois: Unheralded American Brian Harman won his first PGA Tour title on Sunday, capturing the John Deere Classic to claim a spot in next week’s British Open. Harman became the 20th player to win his first US tour crown
Airbus A380s due by year-end
FARNBOROUGH, England: Airbus said the snags holding up delivery of the new A380 superjumbos ordered by Qatar Airways would be resolved by the end of the year, after the chief executive of the Middle Eastern airline criticized the European planemaker.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian stone-thrower
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian man during clashes with stone-throwers near the southern West Bank city of Hebron early on Monday, both sides said, as tensions mounted over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. Israeli military sources said soldiers shot
Qatar to buy patriot missiles in $11 bln deal: U.S. officials
Qatar plans to buy U.S. Patriot missile batteries and Apache attack helicopters in an arms deal worth about $11 billion, senior Pentagon officials said Monday. The sale would provide Qatar with roughly ten radars and 34 launchers for Patriot systems
Al Qaeda’s North African wing rejects Iraq-Syria caliphate
Al Qaeda’s North African wing has rejected the mediaeval-style caliphate declared by a militant Islamist group in Iraq and Syria, and confirmed its allegiance to al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri, according a statement posted on social media. The group calling
Philippine leader’s approval down on doubt over corruption effort
MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s performance ratings have plunged to their lowest ever, two independent pollsters said on Monday, as a perception grew that he is not serious enough in efforts to fight corruption. Aquino, the son of an assassinated
Umrah couple name their child after doctor
A Pakistani Umrah pilgrim who went into sudden labor in Makkah has named her baby after the Saudi doctor who performed her Caesarean section (C-section) at an emergency unit with no maternity ward. The Pakistani woman had arrived in Makkah
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