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
Pope Francis takes on Italy’s organized crime
[wpResize] SIBARI, Italy: Pope Francis on Saturday took on one of Italy’s most dangerous organized crime groups, calling it an example of “the adoration of evil” and saying Mafiosi “are excommunicated.” The pope, speaking about the ‘Ndrangheta crime group during
307,000 Pakistanis flee from war in tribal region
[wpResize] PESHAWAR, Pakistan: A Pakistani government official says the number of people who have fled a tribal area bordering Afghanistan where the army is fighting militants has risen to 307,501. Senior official Arbab Muhammad Arif said Saturday that since Wednesday,
Philippine actor-senator finds detention cell too hot
[wpResize] MANILA: A Philippine actor-politician, one of three senators ordered by the courts to be placed under arrest and detention over a massive corruption scandal, has a new discovery: life in jail is no picnic. In an apparent PR move,
Japan plans ample support for fuel cell car technology
[wpResize] The Japanese government is planning to offer ample support to popularize fuel cell vehicle technology as Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co prepare to launch hydrogen-powered cars in 2015. The government on Thursday drafted a timeline that spelled
Chinese sponsor demands changes to ‘Transformers 4’ film
[wpResize] A Chinese investment firm has demanded that Paramount Pictures remove scenes from the upcoming action film “Transformers: Age of Extinction” because it believes the movie studio did not meet the obligations of a sponsorship deal between the two companies.
Thai economy feels the strain
[wpResize] SAMUT PRAKARN, Thailand — Lek Numthong, who supplies foreign laborers for construction sites on the fringes of the Thai capital, normally has a truckload of workers eager to make a day’s wage. But his pick-up has been all but
Yellen gives the green light for more stock gains
[wpResize] NEW YORK: Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen signaled that rational exuberance is just fine. That, at least, is how some of America’s largest money managers interpreted her comments on Wednesday suggesting interest rates will remain low through 2016. It
Steele sizzles to 62 in first round of Travelers
[wpResize] CROMWELL, Connecticut: Brendan Steele shot an 8-under 62 in the morning session to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Travelers Championship. Steele opened with an eagle, holing a 129-yard wedge shot in the rain. He
McDowell, Rock take charge in Irish Open 2nd round
[wpResize] CORK, Ireland: Graeme McDowell birdied four of his closing eight holes to join two-time runner-up Robert Rock in the lead early on day two of the Irish Open on Friday. Both players shot 5-under-par 66 to move to 8
Over 150,000 civilians flee as Pakistan pounds rebels
[wpResize] BANNU, Pakistan: Pakistani helicopter gunships pounded militant targets in the country’s northwest Friday, killing up to 20 rebels, as the number of civilians fleeing an expected ground offensive passed 150,000. Nearly 100,000 people have left North Waziristan tribal area,
India’s covert nuke plant to ‘assert regional leadership’
[wpResize] NEW DELHI: India is expanding a covert uranium enrichment plant that could potentially support the development of thermonuclear weapons, a defense research group said on Friday, raising the stakes in an arms race with China and Pakistan. The revelation
Sri Lanka Muslims cut back Friday prayers after unrest
[wpResize] COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority held shortened Friday prayer services as religious tensions gripped the island after clashes with hardline Buddhists killed four people, an official said. The Muslim Council of Sri Lanka (MCSL) said Islamic clerics instructed mosques
US shames Malaysia, Thailand for trafficking
[wpResize] WASHINGTON: After years of warnings, the United States Friday named and shamed Thailand, Malaysia and Venezuela dumping them at the bottom of a list of countries accused of failing to tackle modern-day slavery. The three countries, plus Gambia, found
Renowned American lyricist Goffin dies
[wpResize] NEW YORK: Gerry Goffin, a prolific and multi-dimensional lyricist who with his then-wife and songwriting partner Carole King wrote such hits as “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Up on the Roof”
UN chief opposes airstrikes on extremists in Iraq
[wpResize] NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is warning that any possible airstrikes against Sunni extremists in Iraq could be ineffective and backfire. He is urging Iraq’s feuding communities to unite against the terrorists who have captured a vast swath
Refugee ‘time bomb’ ticking: Number highest since WWII
[wpResize] BEIRUT/GENEVA: For the first time since the World War II era, the number of people forced from their homes worldwide has surged past 50 million, with Syrians hardest hit, the United Nations refugee agency said Friday. “The world has
Iraq worries keep oil near $115 a barrel
[wpResize] Oil traded at close to nine-month highs on Friday, on course for a second week of gains, as violence in Iraq raised worries over supplies. Stock markets remained upbeat. Buoyed by the billions of dollars the U.S. Federal Reserve
India nuke enrichment plant expansion operational in 2015: IHS
[wpResize] India is expanding a covert uranium enrichment plant that could potentially support the development of thermonuclear weapons, a defence research group said on Friday, raising the stakes in an arms race with China and Pakistan. The revelation highlights a
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