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 »
ISIS supporters allegedly hack UK rugby team website
A group of hackers believed to be supporters of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group took control over a UK rugby team website on Monday. The hackers led with a banner declaring “I love ISIS,” under
South Asian executed in Alkhobar for drug trafficking
RIYADH: A Pakistani was executed on Wednesday for trafficking heroin hidden in his stomach into the kingdom, the interior ministry said, the latest in dozens of executions this year. Mohammed Sadiq Hanif was arrested during his attempt to smuggle “a
America, France cite concerns about Iran nuclear talks
PARIS: The top diplomats for France and the United States are urging Iran to prove that its nuclear program is peaceful, as time runs out on Tehran’s negotiations with world powers. US Secretary of State John Kerry and French Foreign
Swedish recognition hailed
The Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) on Wednesday warmly welcomed Sweden’s historic move to recognize Palestine, saying it would strengthen business relations with Saudi Arabia. At their meeting at the CSC, Abdulrahman Al-Zamil, CSC chairman, delivered a letter of thanks
Congress members question Gandhi leadership in India
NEW DELHI: Rumblings of dissent are growing against the Gandhi family that leads India’s hapless Congress Party, five months after the most resounding electoral defeat in the party’s 129-year history. The Gandhis’ troubles are helping Prime Minister Narendra Modi as
Terror strike shocks nation
A cross-section of people including Shoura members, human rights activists and diplomats expressed their profound shock and dismay on Wednesday at the terror attack in Al-Ahsa and Al-Shaqra resulting in the death of citizens and security officials. Hoda Abdulrahman Al-Helaissi,
New Pak Taleban group threatens to attack India
PESHAWAR: A new Pakistani Taleban group behind this week’s devastating suicide bombing on the Pakistani-Indian border said on Wednesday the attack was as much aimed at India as Pakistan, suggesting that Indian targets might be next. At least 57 Pakistanis
Influenza vaccination launched
The Ministry of Health on Wednesday launched an influenza vaccination campaign across the Kingdom at a in a press conference at its headquarters in Riyadh. The Assistant Deputy Minister for Preventative Medicine Dr. Abdullah Asiri said during his presentation at
Carjacking horror: Civilian shot dead by militants; body disfigured by acid
Terrorists responsible for a killing spree in Al-Ahsa on Monday brutally murdered a citizen for his car to carry out their operations. Security authorities confirmed that the terrorists had killed 30-year-old citizen Adel Hraba in the village of Al-Mansoura. The
Israeli killed in East Jerusalem car attack
A Palestinian rammed his car into a crowded train platform in east Jerusalem on Wednesday, in the second attack of its kind in two weeks, killing one person and fuelling concerns of another Palestinian uprising. Israeli security forces identified the
Saudi relief aid for Afghanistan arrives in Kabul
A Saudi cargo plane carrying food and relief aid provided by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to Afghanistan arrived at Kabul airport on Monday evening. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the plane was received upon arrival
Turkey prosecutors seek life jail for eight over mining disaster
Prosecutors have demanded life imprisonment for eight executives of a coal mine company in Turkey operating a facility where 301 workers were killed in May in the country’s worst mining accident, media reported on Wednesday. Prosecutors in the western city
Algerian killed, Frenchman wounded in scuffle at Sanaa Houthi checkpoint
An Algerian national was shot dead and a Frenchman was wounded on Wednesday during a scuffle at a checkpoint operated by fighters of the Shi’ite Muslim Houthi group in the southern part of the Yemeni capital Sanaa, a police source
Hungary intercepts Dutch girl, 16, on way to join ISIS
A 16-year-old Dutch girl allegedly on her way to Syria has been intercepted by Hungarian police, authorities said Wednesday, in the latest case of a European teenager trying to join jihadists. The girl was on a train from the Hungarian
Mortar fire on Syria school kills 11 children
Mortar shells struck a school east of Damascus on Wednesday, killing at least 11 children, said activists, and the death toll was likely to rise. It was the most serious violence against Syrian minors since a twin suicide bombing killed
Norway expects ISIS-inspired attack within coming year
Norway’s intelligence service said Wednesday it expects an attack on the country within a year due to the growing threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) group. “Within the coming 12 months, it is likely that Norway will be threatened
Meet the new age Disney princess
LOS ANGELES: A Disney princess no longer needs a prince to experience true love. Sisterhood saves the day in “Frozen.” Motherly love breaks an evil spell in “Maleficent.” A little girl’s love of her own life is a focus of
Jolie ‘open’ to politics
LOS ANGELES: As Americans went to the polls for mid-term elections Tuesday, Angelina Jolie revealed that she is open to a possible role in politics, diplomacy or public service. The A-list star, who is already known for her humanitarian work
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