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
5,000 Iranians sign up to defend Iraq holy sites: report
TEHRAN: Some 5,000 Iranians have pledged online to defend Iraq’s Shiite Muslim holy sites against Sunni extremists who are waging war against the Baghdad government, a report said on Tuesday. The pledges were made on the harimshia.org website, which was
Kenya president blames ‘local political networks’ for attacks
NAIROBI: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday blamed “local political networks” for the killings of dozens of people in two attacks in the coastal region that have been claimed by Somalia’s Shabab militants. “The attack in Lamu was well-planned, orchestrated
Scores killed during battle for Iraq provincial capital
BAGHDAD: Scores of Iraqis were killed on Tuesday during a battle for a provincial capital, and fighting shut the main oil refinery, starving parts of the country of fuel and power as an uprising by Sunni insurgents threatens Iraq’s survival
UN demands action after Sri Lanka anti-Muslim riot
ALUTGAMA: Sri Lanka slapped an indefinite curfew in a popular tourist region Monday after rioting Buddhist mobs killed three Muslims in a surge of religious violence that triggered international concern. Local community leaders accused authorities of doing little to prevent
Non-Muslims singled out in Kenya carnage
NAIROBI: Dozens of extremists attacked a Kenyan coastal town for hours, killing those who couldn’t answer questions about Islam and those who didn’t know the Somali language, officials and witnesses said Monday. At least 48 people were killed and two
Prince Turki joins Nepal National Day celebrations
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz greeted Nepalese expatriates across the Kingdom in celebration of the country’s first National Day at Tuwaiq Palace in the Saudi capital. Udaya Raj Pandey Nepalese Ambassador hosted a grand reception attended
Aluthgama in anguish
Widespread condemnation as religious tensions kill three; injure over 70 Police curfew in force since Sunday; uneasy calm in Aluthgama and Berwela Houses, shops and mosques attacked in riots Police forensic teams deployed amidst tight security in the area
The agony of Aluthgama
Everything smells smoky in Dharga Town, Aluthgama, the morning after. Dozens of Special Task Force personnel stand guard on the edges of the Muslim settlement, separated from the Sinhalese village by a few metres. On doorsteps and street corners, people
100 Days After MH370, Malaysia Vows to Keep Searching
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia’s government pledged on Monday that it “will not rest” until missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is found, as it marked the 100th day since the plane vanished on March 8 with 239 passengers and crew. “100
Pakistan PM says offensive will usher in peace
MIRANSHAH, Pakistan: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Monday an ongoing military offensive against the Taleban will usher in peace as militants vowed revenge and warned foreign firms to leave the country. The army has deployed tanks, ground troops and
Kerry open to US-Iran cooperation on Iraq
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday he would be open to cooperating with Washington’s traditional foe Iran on Iraq, and warned drone strikes were an option to halt a militant assault. “I wouldn’t rule out anything that
S. Korea’s oil imports from Iran down 44%
SEOUL: South Korea’s imports of crude oil from Iran fell in May from April, with its oil intake from the OPEC member in the first five months of the year holding below last year’s daily average, customs data showed on
Libya’s El Feel oil field reopens after protest ends
TRIPOLI: Libya’s western El Feel oil field has resumed production after security guards ended a protest that lasted more than two months, Oil Ministry officials said on Sunday, but many oil fields and ports remain blocked. The reopening of El
Ban hate speech against women, says rights chief
Human Rights Commission chief Bandar Al-Aiban stressed the importance of finding initiatives and policies to stop violations of human rights, especially those related to women, such as rape. He called for a ban on hate speech against women, stressing that
Modi in Bhutan to boost bilateral ties
THIMPHU: India’s Narendra Modi received a grand welcome to Bhutan Sunday on his first foreign trip as prime minister, as he steps up a charm offensive with neighbors to try to check China’s regional influence. The Hindu nationalist premier was
Afghan election marred by fraud complaints
KABUL: Election officials overseeing Afghanistan’s first democratic transfer of power sifted through scores of fraud complaints Sunday as they began a lengthy vote count, after insurgents killed at least 50 people on polling day. The final result in the run-off
Kiev mourns 49 as gas talks run down to wire
KIEV: Ukraine on Sunday mourned 49 people killed when pro-Kremlin rebels downed their military plane as Kiev prepared to host last-gasp talks with Moscow to avert a Russian gas cut that would also hit Europe. Flags were lowered across the
Fresh anti-Muslim riots erupt in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police clamped a curfew on a coastal resort Sunday after Buddhists attacked Muslims and mosques in the area, leaving several wounded and raising tensions. Muslims have expressed their deep concern over the situation and urged the government
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