Fear and uncertainty are spreading across many US college campuses ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, with some schools advising international students to return early from winter break amid promises of another travel (...)
The Khaleeji Zain 26 tournament in Kuwait delivered another day of dramatic action on Wednesday, with Bahrain securing a semi-final spot with a 2-0 victory over Iraq and Saudi Arabia staging a stunning comeback to defeat Yemen 3-2 in a pulsating (...)
KUWAIT — Saudi Arabia's national football team began their Gulf Cup 26 journey in Kuwait with a disappointing 2-3 defeat against Bahrain at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Group B action.
Bahrain took control early, scoring twice in the (...)
The Khaleeji Zain 26 (Arabian Gulf Cup) kicked off in style on Saturday, featuring two tightly contested draws and a captivating Opening Ceremony that celebrated the spirit of the Gulf region.
In Group A's first match, Kuwait thrilled home fans by (...)
Activity at Russia's Hmeimim Air Base, a strategic hub that played a pivotal role in the Syrian civil war since 2015, has significantly declined amid the collapse of regime forces and shifting dynamics in the region.
Following its establishment as a (...)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Iraq Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the winter camp in Al-Ula on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed (...)
AQABA, Jordan — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, took part in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria on Saturday in Aqaba, Jordan.
The committee, established by an Arab League resolution, includes (...)
BCI has announced the inauguration of its new plant in Riyadh's Second Industrial City as part of its ambitious global expansion strategy. This facility represents a significant milestone for the regionally leading company specializing in (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and France praised the strength of economic relations between the two friendly countries in various fields and the level of trade between them.
In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the visit of French President (...)
Foreign ministers from Arab nations and countries participating in the Astana Process have reiterated their call for all parties to pursue a political solution to end the Syrian crisis.
The ministers gathered on Saturday in Doha to discuss the (...)
Donald Trump's embattled nominee for defense secretary says he still has the president-elect's backing after reports suggested his nomination may be in jeopardy over allegations of misconduct.
Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Florida (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other OPEC+ countries have decided on Thursday to extend their oil production cuts for three months until the end of March 2025.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, (...)
In a courtroom in Munich, Nora sat across from the person who had bought her as a slave, abused her and murdered her five-year-old daughter.
Nora and Reda were being held captive in Iraq by the extremist group Islamic State (IS) in 2015, the year (...)
The 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit will take place in Kuwait on Sunday, bringing together leaders and representatives from member states to discuss pressing regional and international issues.
The summit, hosted at Bayan Palace, aims to (...)
BAGHDAD — A meeting of the three major OPEC+ member countries, including Saudi Arabia, stressed the importance of maintaining the stability and balance of global oil markets. The meeting, held in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Tuesday, highlighted the (...)
RIYADH — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has announced the discovery of a new bat species, Vansonia rueppellii (Rüppell's bat), marking its first recorded presence in Saudi Arabia.
This keystone species, known for its crucial role in (...)
Turkish air strikes in drought-struck north-east Syria have cut off access to electricity and water for more than a million people, in what experts say may be a violation of international law.
Turkey carried out more than 100 attacks between October (...)
The United Nations has accused Israel of "severe violations" of a 50-year-old agreement with Syria, saying it has engaged in "engineering groundwork activities" that encroach on a key buffer zone in the Golan Heights.
"Violations of the 1974 (...)
A federal jury on Tuesday awarded a total of $42 million to three Iraqi men who endured torture at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison over two decades ago –– holding a US government contractor accountable for contributing to the abuse.
The ruling stems (...)
US President-elect Donald Trump has named Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, author and military veteran, as his pick for defense secretary.
Hegseth, 44, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, will be responsible for the world's most powerful military in (...)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he and US President-elect Donald Trump see "eye to eye on the Iranian threat".
Netanyahu revealed that he had spoken with Trump three times in recent days, describing their discussions as (...)
RIYADH — The Extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit, which concluded in Riyadh on Monday, underlined the need to mobilize international support to freeze Israel's participation in the United Nations General Assembly and its affiliated bodies. It also (...)
King Charles III led the nation in a two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday in central London to honor fallen service personnel, with the Princess of Wales looking on.
This event marks a further return to public engagements for the royal family (...)
At the wheel of an ambulance, Samir El Chekieh drives with sirens wailing to the latest Israeli air strike in El Karak in the Bekaa Valley, eastern Lebanon.
The 32-year-old firefighter and paramedic with the Lebanese Civil Defense Force (CDF) only (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other OPEC+ countries decided to extend additional voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) for one more month until the end of December 2024.
The OPEC Secretariat said in a statement that the eight OPEC+ (...)
