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 »
Egyptian anti-torture center vows to defy closure
Activists at an Egyptian rights group that aids the survivors of torture and abuse, including sexual violence, say the government’s plan to shut the center down will not stop them from documenting torture committed by security forces. Aida Seif el-Dawla,
Bangladeshi couple, 2 others die in accident
Four Bangladeshi nationals were killed and two were seriously injured in a road accident when they were returning home in Al-Kharj after performing Umrah on Saturday. Among the injured was a five-year-old girl. Eyewitness on Sunday said a speeding truck
Libya army claims advances in Benghazi
Military forces loyal to Libya’s eastern government said on Sunday they had pushed back Islamist fighters in several areas of Benghazi, seizing the strategic port of Marisa. The Libyan National Army said it had also taken control of the town
307 work-related deaths, over 50,000 injuries recorded in 2015
The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) recorded 307 deaths and 50,787 injuries in 2015. The data showed that Jeddah recorded the highest number of injuries with 10,288. Riyadh followed with 10,211 injuries. Riyadh recorded the highest number of deaths.
Bahrain adopts steps to counter Iran ‘interference’
Bahrain said Sunday it has adopted measures including travel curbs and monitoring of money transfers to counter Iran’s “interference” in the kingdom. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al-Khalifa spoke of the “dangers of Iran’s interference in the internal security” of Bahrain
Bangla expats observe Mother Language Day
The Bangladeshi ambassador to the Kingdom has urged his countrymen to work hard to enhance their country’s image in the Kingdom and also to contribute toward the development of their nation. Mohammed Golam Moshi was addressing his countrymen to commemorate
Clashes in ISIS-held Iraq’s Fallujah halt after residents seized
Clashes between Iraqi tribesmen and the ISIS group in Fallujah have halted after the militants detained dozens of residents of the city west of Baghdad, officials said Sunday. Tribesmen in three areas of the city “withdrew from the clashes (with
Asians, Africans outperform Saudis in Arabic language
African and Asian students of King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, have sprung a surprise by scoring better marks than Saudis in the Arabic language, for which they were honored by the university last week. “The students — six of
UAE soldier killed ahead of Yemen deployment
The United Arab Emirates says one of its soldiers has been killed in an accident as he was preparing to join Saudi-led military operations in Yemen. The federation’s armed forces announced the death of Obaid Salem Saeed al-Badwawi on Sunday
Saudi Arabia accuses 32 people of spying for Iran
The Specialized Criminal Court of Riyadh on Sunday presented a list of accusations prepared by the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) against 32 people accused of spying for Iranian Intelligence. The accused were Saudis from al-Qatif Region in
Turkey says strikes on Syrian Kurd fighters ‘legitimate defense’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended his country’s fight against Kurdish fighters in Syria as “legitimate defence”, after international powers urged Ankara to rein in its cross-border bombardments. Turkey has been shelling targets in northern Syria for the past
London’s Boris Johnson backs Britain leaving 28-nation EU
A new battle for Britain erupted Sunday, with London Mayor Boris Johnson saying he would join the campaign to encourage Britain to leave the European Union. The move posed a direct challenge to Prime Minister David Cameron, who has launched
Lebanese justice minister Ashraf Rifi resigns
Lebanon’s justice minister Ashraf Rifi resigned on Sunday, citing reasons related to former minister Michel Samaha being freed on bail last month and not being brought to trial, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. Rifi also cited “unacceptable practices” being carried
Russia’s defense minister makes surprise visit to Iran
Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived on Sunday in Tehran for a surprise visit, Iran’s state television reported. Shoigu is expected to meet President Hassan Rouhani and his counterpart Hossein Dehghan during his trip to discuss the “situation in the
Palestinian tries to stab Israeli soldier, shot dead
A Palestinian tried to stab an Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank on Sunday and was shot dead, Israel’s army said, the latest incident in a nearly five-month wave of violence. The attack occurred at the Bitot Junction south
PISR holds commendation ceremony
Pakistan International School in Riyadh (PISR) held its commendation ceremony recently, under the supervision of Principal Tahir Raza Abid, Vice Principal Naveed Ahmed Tabassum, SBW-I Wing Incharge Gohar Rafiq and SBW-II Wing Incharge Saddatullah Khan. Pakistan Ambassador Manzoor Ul Haq
Egyptian columnist delivers stinging attack against Sisi
A prominent columnist on Sunday delivered the harshest attack to date against Egypt’s president in the local media, saying that, in terms of freedoms, Abdel-Fattah Sisi’s rule is not different from the Islamist regime he removed in 2013. In a
Woman with Zika gives birth to healthy child
A woman with a confirmed case of the Zika virus in the southern state of Chiapas gave birth to a “clinically healthy” baby boy, Mexico’s Health Ministry said. The woman, from the town of Pijijiapan, delivered the six pound (2.8
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