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 »
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Eight million people may be affected by Nepal earthquake, says U.N.
Up to eight million people have had their lives disrupted after a deadly earthquake shook Nepal, said the United Nations, adding there was an urgent need for relief materials ranging from tarpaulin sheets and clean water to soap and medicines.
Magnitude 7.9 earthquake hits Nepal
A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with strong tremors felt across the Himalayan nation and parts of India. The quake struck 81 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Kathmandu at 0611 GMT,
Modi to appoint Kashmiri leader to executive council
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to expand his council of ministers to include a key leader from the restive Kashmir region, sources said, as he looks to win the support of allies to push economic reforms through Parliament.
India’s “Common Man” Arvind Kejriwal takes office in Delhi
NEW DELHI – A two-year-old anti-graft party took office in the Indian capital on Saturday, promising to fight divisive politics in a challenge to the federal government of Narendra Modi that has faced criticism for attacks on churches and other
Indians in KSA rejoice at Modi’s defeat in Delhi
Many Indian expatriates here are rejoicing after the sweeping victory of a little-known Indian political party over the ruling rightwing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Delhi state elections. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), or
Modi’s party heads for defeat in Delhi polls
Indian leader Narendra Modi’s party was heading Tuesday for a major defeat in Delhi state elections at the hands of anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal, in the premier’s first loss since storming to power last year. Officials began counting millions of
Party men scramble to save Modi’s honor as Delhi defeat looks certain
NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi’s party staunchly denied Sunday that India’s prime minister was facing his first election defeat since storming to power last year, even though exit polls tipped an anti-corruption campaigner to win New Delhi’s state polls. Six exit
Exit polls forecast Modi party defeat in Delhi election
NEW DELHI: India’s Narendra Modi was forecast to suffer the first major setback of his premiership as exit polls showed his party had been defeated in elections to Delhi’s state assembly by an anti-corruption champion. Four exit polls released shortly
Indian police rescue hundreds of child slaves as young as six
Indian police have rescued hundreds of child slaves as young as six during days of raids on workshops in the central city of Hyderabad, a senior officer said Friday. Police discovered 120 children, some of them sick, underweight and traumatized,
India nuke deals still thorny for America
NEW DELHI: India and America’s declaration of a breakthrough in contentious nuclear energy cooperation has been met with a lukewarm response from industry and analysts. Few expect the potentially lucrative Indian market to suddenly become less complicated for US nuclear
Modi vows business-friendly India to American executives
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to banish India’s reputation as a tough place to do business Monday, promising a competitive tax regime and an end to excessive red tape in a pitch to US executives delivered alongside Barack
Zafar pays tribute to Peshawar attack victims
NEW DELHI: Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar has brought together musicians, actors and sportspersons for the video of his new single “Ureinge”, which translates into “Will fly,” to pay tribute to the victims of the Peshawar massacre. According to the Dawn,
Modi, Obama announce nuclear breakthrough after Delhi talks
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra and US President Barack Obama announced they had reached an agreement Sunday to break the deadlock that has been stalling a civilian nuclear power agreement. “I am pleased that six years after we signed
World must join India in fighting terrorism
My Fellow Citizens, I extend warm greetings to all of you in India and abroad. I convey my special greetings to members of our armed forces, paramilitary forces and internal security forces. Twenty Sixth January holds an everlasting place in
MIM not to contest Delhi elections
The Hyderabad-based All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has decided not to contest next month’s assembly elections in Delhi. Led by the charismatic and controversial Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi, the party is on a roll after having surprised political pundits by
India budget: Call for fiscal policy strategies to support vulnerable sections
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across India have joined hands to prepare a document — Policy Asks (Charter of demands) — urging the India’s federal government to take into account some of the major concerns across a range of sectors that
India PM pledges 24-hour power for Delhi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to provide round the clock electricity for India’s capital Saturday as he kicked off his party’s campaign in elections to Delhi’s state assembly. Delhi has an unenviable reputation both for blackouts and as
BJP ‘terror boat’ claim questioned
NEW DELHI: India’s leading opposition party has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for trivializing national security issues by revealing dubious details about a suspicious boat that sank after being intercepted by the Coast Guard
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