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 »
Tag Archives: China
Homeless out, world leaders in: Manila readies for APEC summit
The Philippines has swept 20,000 homeless from the streets, canceled hundreds of flights and declared public holidays in Manila to ensure a safe and efficient summit of 21 world leaders next week, officials say. Major streets in the usually chaotic
China’s trade surplus rises 36% to record $61.64bn
China recorded its highest trade surplus on record last month, official data showed Sunday, as plunging imports highlighted the country’s continued struggle to boost domestic demand and prop up sagging growth. The disappointing figures show how Beijing is struggling to
China, Taiwan leaders join hands at historic summit
The presidents of China and Taiwan reached across decades of Cold War-era estrangement and rivalry for a historic handshake on Saturday before exchanging warm words in the first summit since the two sides’ traumatic 1949 split. China’s Xi Jinping and
Gold’s outlook brightens on China, India in medium term
With gold falling to a seven-week low it may seem an odd moment to outline the case why the gloom over the yellow metal may finally be starting to lift. Spot gold dropped to $1,103.90 an ounce on Thursday, the
Tata Steel to press ahead with cost cuts
Tata Steel Ltd, Europe’s second-largest steel producer, said on Thursday it will press ahead with cost cuts and restructuring to cope with a surge in cheap Chinese exports to Europe and India, its two key markets. Tata, which posted a
US defense secretary visits carrier in disputed waterway
In a symbolic swipe at China’s muscular moves in the South China Sea, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited an American aircraft carrier in the disputed waterway. Carter, who was in Malaysia for two days of talks with Asian defense
Historic meeting seals seismic shift for China and Taiwan
The presidents of China and Taiwan will meet this weekend in Singapore with a handshake that will mark a seismic shift in a relationship frozen in enmity since 1949. When Taiwan’s leader Ma Ying-jeou meets his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
US commander says sailing past Chinese isles not a threat
The US Navy’s challenge last week to China’s sovereignty claims in the South China Sea was not designed as a military threat, the head of US Pacific military forces said on Tuesday in a mostly upbeat speech about prospects for
China’s Xi says 6.5% growth enough to meet goals
China Tuesday sent its clearest signal yet that the world’s second-largest economy would lower its growth targets, with President Xi Jinping saying annual expansion of only 6.5 percent would be enough to meet its goals. Xi’s comments came as the
Asia’s factories struggle as global demand peters out
Activity in China’s colossal factory sector shrank in October as global demand stuttered, reinforcing the case for more stimulus and questioning whether the Federal Reserve can be confident enough to raise US interest rates this year. A crop of industry
China unveils jetliner in bid to compete with Boeing, Airbus
A state-owned manufacturer on Monday unveiled the first plane produced by a Chinese initiative to compete in the market for large passenger jetliners. China is one of the biggest aviation markets but relies on Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The multibillion-dollar
China, France agree on need for climate compliance checks
China and France agreed that a deal to tackle climate change expected to be negotiated in Paris should include checks on whether countries were complying with their commitments, they said in a joint statement Monday. Each signatory’s progress should be
Russia thwarts plan for Antarctic ocean sanctuary, China on board
Russia has again thwarted attempts to create the world’s largest ocean sanctuary in Antarctica, the final country opposing the protection of a vast swath of rich waters from fishing, after a revised international plan won support from China. The Commission
China search giant Baidu sees lift from travel deal
Chinese search giant Baidu said Thursday it expects a new travel services partnership to help drive future revenue as the country’s middle class grows, after it reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings. NASDAQ-listed Baidu, often portrayed as the equivalent of Google,
Hague court to hear South China Sea dispute
In a legal setback for Beijing, an arbitration court in the Netherlands ruled on Thursday that it has jurisdiction to hear some territorial claims the Philippines has filed against China over disputed areas in the South China Sea. Manila filed
Australia plans naval exercises with China
Australia said Thursday it would continue scheduled live-fire naval exercises with China, even after close ally the United States sent a warship into disputed South China Sea waters this week. On Tuesday, Washington sent its USS Lassen destroyer within 12
China says minor incident could spark war in South China Sea
China’s naval commander told his U.S. counterpart that a minor incident could spark war in the South China Sea if the United States did not stop its “provocative acts” in the disputed waterway, the Chinese navy said on Friday. Admiral
China signs deal for 100 Airbus A320s: manufacturer
China signed a contract to buy 100 A320 aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus on Thursday, a spokesman for the firm told AFP, worth $9.7 billion at list prices. The deal, signed as German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Beijing, also includes
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