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 »
Crackdown on citizens marrying illegal expat women
The governorate here has warned citizens that they would be punished for marrying illegal expatriate women without permission, especially those living in southern border villages, a local publication reported Thursday. Ali bin Mousa Zalla, spokesman of the governorate, said citizens
Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay join U.N. Security Council
Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay were elected on Thursday to the U.N. Security Council during an uncontested vote held at the General Assembly. The five countries ran unopposed for the non-permanent seats after regional groups put them forward as
Egypt acquits Qaeda chief’s brother, orders new probe
An Egyptian court on Thursday acquitted Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri’s brother of charges of forming a “terrorist group” but ordered an investigation into a speech he made in court. Mohamed al-Zawahiri was arrested in August 2013 at the height of
Turkey’s AK Party ‘short of majority’ support
Support for Turkey’s ruling AK Party is little changed from a June election at 40.8 percent, a survey from pollster Gezici showed on Thursday, below the level needed to form a single-party government after a Nov. 1 vote. In June,
Bachchan: Unstoppable at 73
Think Amitabh Bachchan and you instantly think of grandeur, of class, suaveness and modesty. Big B has ruled Bollywood and everyone’s hearts with his maverick acting, dialogue delivery and phenomenal expressions. Big B is making his latest foray on the
Rapper Jay Z testifies in Arabic music dispute
Jay Z told a jury Wednesday that he believes he has a valid license to use Arabic music featured on his 1999 hit “Big Pimpin’” that is now the subject of a copyright infringement trial. The rap superstar spent roughly
Kanye West – U.S. president and ‘American Idol?’
Kanye West apparently isn’t limiting his ambitions to a planned White House run. The rapper may also be hoping to be the next “American Idol.” West turned up to audition for the final, upcoming season of the television talent show
U.N. hopes Yemen peace talks can start by month-end
U.N. Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson said on Thursday he hoped U.N.-backed peace talks to end the conflict in Yemen could start by the end of October. Eliasson, speaking to a Geneva news conference after talks in Saudi Arabia, the
Iran’s ballistic missile test upsets France
Iran’s test of a ballistic missile earlier this week was a clear violation of a UN Security Council resolution and sends “a worrying message,” French Foreign Ministry spokesman Romain Nadal said on Thursday. Iran tested a new precision-guided ballistic missile
Etihad not planning to use cash pile for new planes
Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan has dashed Boeing and Airbus’s hopes of a spending spree by the Abu Dhabi airline following its success in raising $700 million in investment capital. Etihad said last month that some of the cash raised
Indonesia deploys troops to calm religious unrest
Indonesia deployed security personnel on Thursday to calm unrest in its northern Aceh province after a mob burned down churches and killed one person in religious violence this week. Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, the majority of which
20 pilgrims with forged passports arrested
Twenty foreign pilgrims were found with fake passports this year, according to the Passport Department. Brig. Gen. Niyaf Al-Rowais, commander of Haj department, said the pilgrims were deported to their countries after their fingerprints were taken, a local publication reported.
Streep to head Berlin festival jury
Oscar-winning Hollywood star Meryl Streep will head the jury of next year’s Berlin Film Festival, organizers said. Streep will be jury president of the 66th Berlinale from Feb. 11-21 in her first-ever role as a festival juror anywhere. “It is
Scottish separatist leader eyes new election victory
Aberdeen, United Kingdom: Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon on Thursday set her sights on victory in regional elections next year but played down the prospect of a new independence referendum in the near future. Sturgeon, who is also Scotland’s
Obama to slow US troop withdrawals from Afghanistan: official
The US military will slow its withdrawal from Afghanistan, keeping thousands of troops in the war-ravaged country through 2017, President Barack Obama will announce Thursday. The shift in Obama’s planning marks the latest delay to his plans to get out
Eight missing after Greek coastguard vessel hits migrant boat
Eight migrants were missing near the Greek island of Lesbos on Thursday after their boat collided with a Greek rescue vessel, the coastguard said. Another 31 people of undisclosed nationality were rescued, according to the coastguard. A search by Greek
Russian, Syrian jets hit rebel towns north of Homs
Syrian troops and their allies, backed by Russian jets, attacked rebel-held towns north of the city of Homs on Thursday, targeting a long-held and strategic enclave of opposition to President Bashar al-Assad. The offensive that began before dawn expands on
World Bank may compensate Syria’s neighbors for refugee costs
The World Bank plans to talk to its member countries about compensating Syria’s neighbors for the substantial fiscal cost of hosting refugees for long periods, a World Bank official said in Geneva on Thursday. “It’s actually quite significant for countries
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