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 »
Australian PM seeks re-think on parliament burqa ban after backlash
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott asked officials on Friday to re-think restrictions on members of the public wearing face-coverings such as burqas in parliament following a public backlash against the measures. The restrictions, which would have forced women wearing head
Father of UK journalist pleads ISIS to free son
The father of John Cantlie, a British photojournalist held by the Islamic State militant group, appealed for his release in a video issued Friday, saying he was a friend of Syria. Paul Cantlie read the statement from his hospital bed
Canada, Netherlands set to join ISIS strikes
The Netherlands and Canada are poised to join air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group in Iraq, after Prime Minister Stephen Harper sought parliament’s support on Friday and the Netherlands set to strike militant-held positions
Israeli tourist spends night in jail after flying drone in Paris
An Israeli tourist who was arrested in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral while flying a drone above some of Paris’s main attractions, was slapped with a 400-euro ($500) fine on Thursday, after spending the night in jail. The 24-year-old
Official says ISIS downs Iraqi chopper
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group militants armed with a rocket launcher shot down an Iraqi military attack helicopter Friday in the country’s north and killed two pilots, the Defense Ministry said, highlighting their ability to attack aircraft as
Pilgrims in ‘sublime act of complete surrender’
The Mount of Mercy or Jabal Al-Rahma is the place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), delivered his all-encompassing farewell sermon 1,425 years ago, which still serves as the guiding light for Muslims and humankind. Jabal Al-Rahma is a
Livestock market not in ‘sheep’ shape
The prices of sacrificial livestock are rising in Jeddah and across the Kingdom. During a visit, Arab News found the livestock market crowded with customers and traders with choc-a-bloc traffic. Saudis and Sudanese expats competed with each other to sell
Avoid illegal butchers
Municipalities are warning citizens against unauthorized slaughterhouses for Eid-Al-Adha with expats from various professions adopting the profession of butchers temporarily for some extra cash. Some expats have already begun preparing slaughterhouses. These private arrangements are gaining currency owing to the
Pilgrims in submission at high point of Haj
More than two million pilgrims performed the most important rite of Haj on Friday as they stood in prayer from dawn to dusk on the plains of Arafat, 15 km east of Makkah. A white sea of the faithful surged
Germany security council backs export deals to Mideast nations
Germany’s national security council has approved the export of arms to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries in the Middle East, according to a document from Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel obtained by Reuters. The decision stood in stark contrast to
Pakistan may ban Bollywood’s flick
MUMBAI : Bollywood movie “Haider” may not be released in Pakistan after the censor board objected to some contentious scenes, a report said on Friday. Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Shradha Kapoor are in key roles in the
Netflix signs Adam Sandler to four-film deal
NEW YORK : In its bid to upend the movie business the way it has television, Netflix has secured one of the big screen’s biggest box-office draws and most irreverent comedic talents. Adam Sandler has signed a four-film deal with
Indian singer’s jeans remarks spark row
NEW DELHI : A well-known Indian playback singer drew widespread criticism on Friday for saying women who wear jeans were creating “trouble” for men, while the attire itself was against Indian culture. K.J. Yesudas became the latest public figure in
Britain’s MI16 spy agency appoints new ‘C’
Britain’s MI6 foreign intelligence agency on Friday announced Alex Younger had been appointed as the new ‘C’, the head of the spy service. Younger will take over from John Sawers as chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) next month.
Panetta slams Obama for flip flopping over Syria strikes
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is criticizing President Barack Obama for leaning toward, then deciding against military action against Syria for its use of chemical weapons. “By failing to respond, it sent the wrong message to the world,” Panetta says
ISIS beheads British hostage Alan Henning
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group claimed responsibility for the murder of British aid worker Alan Henning on Friday in a video showing his apparent execution. The video was almost identical to those released showing three
Hajj pilgrims reflect on Mount Arafat
For the millions of hajj pilgrims who have descended upon Mount Arafat, Friday will culminate in experiences of high emotion and deep spirituality on what is known as the day of Arafat. Transfixed in prayer and supplication, pilgrims will be
Australia to join anti-ISIS strikes in Iraq
Australia’s prime minister said Friday that the nation’s air force will launch airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets in Iraq. The announcement has been widely anticipated since six F/A-18F Super Hornet jet fighters were pre-deployed to
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