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: Indonesia
Candidate vying to lead Indonesian capital denies pandering to Islamists
A former education minister in Muslim-majority Indonesia facing a run-off vote against a Christian to be Jakarta governor, on Tuesday denied pandering to Islamists to win support and said he could unite the capital after a divisive election. Anies Baswedan
Indonesian woman ‘tricked’ into killing North Korean leader’s brother
The Indonesian woman arrested for suspected involvement in the killing of the North Korean leader’s half brother in Malaysia was duped into thinking she was part of a comedy show prank, Indonesia’s national police chief said Friday, citing information received
Run-off election for Jakarta governor heightens tension
A tight and possibly ugly contest is expected in a second round election for governor of the Indonesian capital that will pit the minority Christian incumbent against a former cabinet minister backed by conservative Muslim clerics. After months of campaigning
How a local election exposes Indonesian society’s faultlines
Tens of millions of Indonesians head to the polls on Wednesday in local elections across the Muslim-majority country, with bitter feuding over the powerful post of Jakarta governor stoking political and religious tensions. Incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, Jakarta’s first ethnic
Pakistan court bans Valentine’s Day, Indonesian students protest it
A Pakistani court Monday banned public celebrations of Valentine’s Day in the capital Islamabad, the latest attempt by authorities to outlaw a holiday seen by many in the traditional Muslim society as vulgar and Western. The Islamabad high court issued
Indonesian Islamic hardliners protest Christian Governor
Thousands of Muslim hardliners protested in Jakarta Friday demanding the Indonesian capital’s Christian governor be executed for allegedly insulting Islam, as he faces an increasingly tight election race. About 10,000 demonstrators wearing white Islamic robes and skullcaps rallied outside city
Hong Kong gives highest pay for maids in Asia, Mideast — study
A survey of ads for jobs in Asia and the Middle East found that foreign domestic workers are paid most in Hong Kong, yet earn a fraction of what they would make if they worked in wealthier countries. Activists said
Indonesia seizes fertilizer ship in Bali, suspecting bomb plot
Indonesian authorities on the resort island of Bali on Thursday detained a ship from Malaysia carrying around 30 tonnes of fertilizer which police believe may have been intended for making bombs. Customs and police were questioning the crew and investigating
Would-be bomber’s explosives fail in Indonesia church
A would-be suicide bomber’s explosives failed to detonate in a packed church in western Indonesia during Sunday Mass, and he injured a priest with an axe before being restrained, police said. The 18-year-old assailant left a bench and ran toward
Indonesian earthquake causes injuries, damages buildings
A powerful earthquake off Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Thursday sent panicked people fleeing for higher ground and left eight people injured and scores of buildings damaged. The 6.5-magnitude quake hit around dawn, waking up residents of the major port city
Israel stops Indonesian minister’s West Bank visit
Israel on Sunday refused to allow Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi to visit the occupied West Bank, where she was to hold talks with Palestinian leaders, the Palestinian foreign ministry said. Israeli authorities control access to the West Bank, where
Aftershocks rock Indonesia after massive quake
Strong aftershocks rocked Indonesia early on Thursday after a massive undersea earthquake sparked fears of a region-wide disaster similar to the 2004 Indian Ocean quake and tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people. There were no reports of deaths or
Tsunami warning lifted in Indonesia quake
A massive quake struck on Wednesday off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a region devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean quake and tsunami, but initial fears of another region-wide disaster faded as tsunami warnings were cancelled. Indonesian and Australian authorities
Singapore deports Indonesians accused of heading to join ISIS
Singapore has deported four suspected Indonesian extremists allegedly heading to Syria to fight with ISIS, authorities said Tuesday. The four, who included a 15-year-old boy, were arrested Sunday in the city-state when officials became suspicious after checking their documents and
Indonesia plans tougher anti-terrorism laws after Jakarta attack
Indonesia has drawn up plans for tougher anti-terrorism laws following last month’s militant attack on the capital, including detention without trial for up to three months compared with a week now, government sources told Reuters on Tuesday. The proposals are
KSA realizes importance of renewable energy
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Ali Al-Naimi has underlined the importance of energy in the economic and social growth, saying that all peoples of the world have the right to have reliable stable energy sources. He also said that the
Indonesia jails seven for supporting ISIS
An Indonesian court on Tuesday handed down prison terms to seven men accused of supporting ISIS amid a security crackdown on the militant group’s suspected sympathisers in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation. Indonesia has been on high alert since
Deputy crown prince discusses defense cooperation with visiting officials
Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, has met with US Central Command Chief as well as with defense ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei at his office in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the
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