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
‘Wonder Woman’ director slams James Cameron’s criticism
:: The director of “Wonder Woman” says James Cameron’s criticism of the film is “unsurprising” because he can’t understand it. In an interview with British newspaper The Guardian, Cameron called “the self-congratulatory back-patting” Hollywood’s been doing over the film “misguided.”
Actor Jay Thomas dies at 69
:: “Ray Donovan” actor Jay Thomas has lost his battle with cancer. He was 69. The news comes from his agent and longtime friend Don Buchwald, reports nydailynews.com. “Jay was one of a kind, never at a loss for words
Hollywood honors singing legend Charles Aznavour
:: French icon Charles Aznavour, one of the 20th century’s most prolific entertainers who continues to write and perform at 93, was due to be honored Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With a career spanning
Sony to reboot ‘Starsky and Hutch’
:: Sony is planning to reboot 1970s cop series “Starsky and Hutch” with “Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn set to oversee the project, US media reported Thursday. Gunn will also write the “character-driven, hour-long procedural” with his brother,
At least 13 die in violence as North Indian guru is convicted in rape case
:: At least 13 people have died in North India in violent protests after a court on Friday convicted a self-styled “godman” guilty of rape, a senior state police official said. “Thirteen deaths have been confirmed so far in Panchkula
Britain’s Johnson meets Libya’s Khalifa Haftar, urges dialogue
:: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson met Libyan leader Khalifa Haftar on Thursday during a visit to Benghazi, officials said. Their talks focused on “the development of the political situation in Libya”, Haftar’s spokesman Khalifa al-Abidi said without giving further
New Saudi process reduces time of entry procedures for Malaysian pilgrims
:: The National Information Center of the Saudi Ministry of Interior reduced the period of time for the entry of Malaysian pilgrims to the Kingdom by 85 percent, in an advanced technical step that will benefit 900 pilgrims this year.
Trump tells Egypt’s Sisi keen on developing US – Egypt relations
:: US President Donald Trump called Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday and said he was keen to overcome any obstacles in the way of cooperation, just days after the US said it would withhold some financial aid to
Russian ambassador to Sudan found dead, no foul play suspected
:: Russia’s ambassador to Sudan, Mirgayas Shirinsky, was found dead at his Khartoum residence on Wednesday, the Sudanese foreign ministry said. “The Russian ambassador died this evening at his Khartoum residence,” the ministry said, without giving a cause of death.
Man City owners buy stake in Spanish side Girona FC
:: Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership expanded its portfolio of global clubs on Wednesday by investing in Girona FC, which is playing in Spain’s top league for the first time this season. City Football Group, of which English side Man
Saudi Arabia, China plan joint $20 billion investment fund
:: Saudi Arabia and China plan to establish and operate jointly a $20 billion Investment fund, sharing costs and profits on a 50:50 basis, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih told Reuters on Thursday. Falih was speaking on the sidelines of
Why Shahrukh Khan’s Dubai villa cannot be taxed in India
:: A Dubai-villa gifted to Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan was a topic of controversy among India’s income-tax appellate tribunal (ITAT) department. The villa in question was assumed to be gifted with the intention of evading income tax. However, a recent
Afropunk to celebrate 12th year with Solange, SZA and more
:: Afropunk festival co-founder Matthew Morgan remembers when the musical event carried out as a small gathering on New York’s Lower East Side with 25 people. Now, celebrating its 12th year this weekend in Brooklyn, New York, the festival has
Rapper defiantly stares at eclipse, cancels shows
:: For a rapper whose debut single was called “Unorthodox,” Joey Bada$$ isn’t one to accept conventional wisdom. Defying widespread warnings, he proudly stared at the solar eclipse without protection. It didn’t turn out to be a great idea. The
‘Hellboy’ casting prompts backlash over ‘whitewashing’
:: A Hollywood film yet again finds itself responding to a social-media outcry over the casting of a white actor in a role that was originally Asian-American. British actor Ed Skrein earlier this week joined the cast of the “Hellboy”
Thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar for Bangladesh
:: Thousands of Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh since Myanmar announced a military build-up in Rakhine state earlier this month, community leaders said Wednesday. Rakhine in northern Myanmar has been gripped by violence since October, when militants attacked police posts.
US vice president Pence vows America will not allow ‘collapse of Venezuela’
:: US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday vowed the US would not allow “the collapse of Venezuela,” saying such an event would “endanger” countries in the wider region. “The collapse of Venezuela will endanger all who call the Western
Macron slams EU rule on detached workers
:: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that an EU rule allowing companies to send temporary workers from low-wage countries to other member states without paying local social charges was a “betrayal of the European spirit.” “The European directive on
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