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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Cuba calls Trump’s UN address ‘unacceptable and meddling’
:: Cuba on Tuesday slammed US President Donald Trump’s latest comments about the island as “disrespectful, unacceptable and meddling,” while reiterating it was not involved in the alleged incidents that had harmed US diplomats in Havana. The sharply worded Foreign
Qatari Emir at the UN calls for ‘unconditional dialogue’
:: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim al-Thani gave his first public address at the United Nations General Assembly since several countries broke of diplomatic and economic ties with Doha over the country’s support for terrorism. At the UN, Al-Thani said his
Are Rohingya Muslims being wiped off Myanmar’s map?
:: For generations, Rohingya Muslims have called Myanmar home. Now, in what appears to be a systematic purge, they are, quite literally, being wiped off the map. After a series of attacks by Muslim militants last month, security forces and
7.1 magnitude quake kills hundreds as buildings crumble in Mexico
:: The number of people killed in a devastating earthquake that struck Mexico City and nearby regions on Tuesday has risen to 138, the government said according to AFP. The figure was a sharp jump over the 105 deaths previously
Lawyer finds fault with India’s security threat bogey
:: “I’m really scared. Where I will go if the Indian government throws me out of the country?” asked Ali Chan, a 31-year-old Rohingya Muslim living as a refugee in India since 2011. Fellow Rohingya Muan Rafique said: “Until the
Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy, but keeps stores open
:: Toys ‘R’ Us, the toy retailer struggling with $5 billion in debt and intense online competition, has filed for bankruptcy protection ahead of the key holiday shopping season – and says its stores will remain open for business as
Mexico investigates killing of ‘Narcos’ location scout
:: Authorities in central Mexico say they are investigating the killing of a location scout working on the Netflix series “Narcos,” which chronicles the violent world of drug trafficking. The Mexico State prosecutor’s office says it believes Carlos Munoz Portal
The person named most dangerous online might surprise you
:: One-time pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne has beaten superstar Beyonce at something, but she may not be totally happy with her victory — she’s been named the most dangerous celebrity on the Internet. Cybersecurity firm McAfee said Tuesday that Lavigne,
Linkin Park grieves for late singer with concert, video
:: Rockers Linkin Park on Monday announced a concert to mourn singer Chester Bennington following his suicide as they released a poignant video showing him in a sea of light. The concert will take place on October 27 at the
’The man who saved the world’ dies in Russia
:: Stanislav Petrov, a Soviet military officer who is widely credited with helping prevent a nuclear war with the United States, has died aged 77, his son told AFP on Tuesday. Petrov, whose extraordinary story was told in a documentary
As world leaders meet at UN, opinion hardens against Myanmar
:: International opinion hardened against Myanmar on Monday as the US, Britain and other powers renewed calls for an end to violence against Rohingya Muslims, whose plight is overshadowing the Southeast Asian nation’s historic transition to democracy. A year ago
France floats idea of strengthening Tehran nuclear pact post-2025
:: France has raised the possibility of strengthening the provisions of the international accord on Iran’s nuclear program that expire in 2025 and defended the pact against the Trump administration’s misgivings, saying its collapse would risk a regional arms race.
Suu Kyi says Myanmar does not fear ‘international scrutiny’ over Rohingya crisis
:: Aung San Suu Kyi said Tuesday she “feels deeply” for the suffering of “all people” caught up in conflict scorching through Rakhine state, her first comments on a crisis that also mentioned Muslims displaced by violence. “We are concerned
France: Acid attack on 4 US students not seen as terror act
:: Four American college students were attacked with acid Sunday at a train station in the French city of Marseille, but French authorities so far do not think extremist views motivated the 41-year-old woman who was arrested as the alleged
Chibok mediator wins UN prize for educating victims of Nigeria’s Boko Haram
:: A Nigerian lawyer who helped to secure the release of dozens of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 was on Monday announced the winner of a U.N. prize for providing an education to children uprooted by
True development success can come about when human resources are used to the fullest, Saudi Shoura member Al-Helaissi says
:: International experts on women’s rights from the Arab region and the West called on decision-makers from the Global South and the Global North to increase their efforts toward addressing barriers and challenges impeding the realization of women’s rights and
20,000 Bangladesh hardliners rally for Rohingya
:: At least 20,000 Islamist hardliners marched in Bangladesh on Monday in protest against the violence which has driven the Rohingya Muslim minority from neighboring Myanmar across the border into squalid refugee camps. White-robed protesters chanting “God is great” assembled
Priest rescued as Philippine troops retake Marawi militant stronghold
:: Philippine troops rescued a catholic priest held hostage for almost four months by ISIS-linked militants after an offensive that captured a stronghold of the militants in southern Marawi City, defence officials said on Monday. Marawi’s vicar-general Father Teresito “Chito”
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