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 »
Daesh suicide bomber kills six on Iraq-Saudi border
A suicide bomber struck an Iraqi position on the border with Saudi Arabia, killing six guards, officials said Saturday, an attack claimed by the Daesh group. The bomber detonated an explosives-rigged truck at a border post in Iraq’s vast Anbar
Afghan forces end siege near Spanish embassy in Kabul
Afghan forces fought back after suicide attack on a guest house near the Spanish embassy in Kabul, killing three Taliban fighters after hours of sporadic gunfire and explosions that lasted into the early hours of Saturday. Two Spanish security officers
Lufthansa to take delivery of first Airbus A320neo jet
Germany’s Lufthansa is set to become the first airline to fly Airbus’s revamped single-aisle A320neo jet, the airline said on Thursday, replacing Qatar Airways which has expressed concerns over the technical performance of its engines. The A320neo, seen as a
Japanese Emperor’s birthday celebrated
The Japanese Consulate General hosted a reception to celebrate the 82nd birthday of the country’s Emperor Akihito here recently. Saudi government officials and guests from various sectors, as well as representatives from diplomatic groups attended the reception. Mohammed Al-Awlaki, director
U.S. vows stepped up fight on ISIS group
The United States will intensify its efforts to destroy the ISIS militant group, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter pledged Friday. A U.S.-led coalition began bombing the group in both countries last year, after the miiltants overran large areas in a
Volkswagen says pollution cheating dates back to 2005
Volkswagen said the roots of the global pollution-cheating scandal it is currently engulfed in date back to 2005, and while the current situation was difficult, it would not break the company. In a news conference detailing the latest developments in
Bomb kills soldier, wounds four in Pakistan
At least one soldier was killed and four others wounded including a passerby when a bomb exploded at a paramilitary checkpoint in southwest Pakistan, police said. The bomb, planted close to the Frontier Corps (FC) checkpoint went off early Saturday
Saudi women vote for the first time in landmark election
Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. More than 5,000 men and around 980 women are running as candidates for local municipal
Stock markets slide as oil price plumbs 2008 low
Global oil prices tanked close to seven-year lows on oversupply woes, sparking a fresh wave of selling across European stock markets as panicked investors fled the energy sector. Crude, which has slumped since OPEC left its oil output at a
IISJ bids farewell to school observer
International Indian School-Jeddah (IISJ) recently hosted a farewell function for Mohammed Raghib Qureshi, the head of chancery and education and observer of International Indian Schools, Western Region. The farewell ceremony started with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an
Airlines flying toward record $33bn profits
The aviation industry is set to post a second consecutive year of net profits in 2015, nearly doubling them to $33 billion (30.1 billion) thanks to low fuel prices, its trade association said. “Our outlook for this year has improved
Michelle raps up a storm in college video
She has won plaudits for her smarts and style, even her funk dancing skills, but Michelle Obama was less known as a rapper — until now. The American first lady and Harvard Law School graduate throws down some rhymes in
Nicki Minaj to help Meek Mill follow parole rules
Nicki Minaj promised to keep boyfriend Meek Mill on the straight and narrow as a judge threatened jail over his latest parole infractions. Minaj testified in Philadelphia, after a defense lawyer said the couple was seriously discussing marriage. The 33-year-old
Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche sells for record $1.8 million
The famous psychedelic Porsche convertible driven by late rock legend Janis Joplin smashed estimates to sell for nearly $1.8 million in New York on Thursday in a frenetic five-minute bidding war, RM Sotheby’s said. It was a world-record price at
Billionaire head of China’s Fosun group ‘vanishes’
The billionaire chairman of one of China’s biggest private-sector conglomerates, Club Med owner Fosun, has disappeared from public and is being questioned over a corruption inquiry, reports said, as shares in the group’s companies were suspended Friday. Guo Guangchang, 48,
N. Korea hints at H-bomb capability
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has suggested his nuclear-armed state has developed a hydrogen bomb, a move that would signal a major step forward in its nuclear weapons capabilities. During a recent inspection tour of a historical military site, Kim
Refugee plight shouldn’t be forgotten amid noise of battle
By : Yossi Mekelberg As the winter is fast approaching and the skies over Syria are filling with jet fighters from almost every corner of the world, it is important to remember also the plight of the refugees and displaced
ISIS’s propaganda success, and how to fight it
By : Maria Dubovikova ISIS is the first terrorist organization to have successfully gained power through the use of modern media. Its media system is working in two key dimensions. First of all, it targets the audience inside the ISIS
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