Stampedes at three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have tragically left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children.
At least 35 children were killed in southwestern Oyo state on Wednesday. And on Saturday, 22 people died (...)
President-elect Donald Trump has demanded Panama reduce fees on the Panama Canal or return it to US control, accusing the central American country of charging "exorbitant prices" to American shipping and naval vessels.
"The fees being charged by (...)
All three people aboard a missing plane have been rescued from the crash site in Kamchatka, a remote Russian peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, local officials say.
Authorities said on Sunday that the An-2 plane had been missing for (...)
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the "cruelty" of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza.
"Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring (...)
The question has loomed over Democrats and their allies since Donald Trump was elected to a second term: Do party leaders and liberal, pro-democracy activists have the juice to launch a passionate, organized opposition to Trump and the Republican (...)
New York police have arrested a suspect accused of killing a female subway passenger by setting her on fire Sunday morning, according to police.
Around 7:30 a.m., the suspect approached the victim on a train car and intentionally set her on fire (...)
Saxony-Anhalt's Interior Minister has defended security measures in Magdeburg two days after a car drove into the city's Christmas market, killing five and injuring more than 200.
"Police made intensive preparations to secure Christmas markets (...)
A former US Marine accused of training Chinese military pilots will be extradited to face charges in the United States, Australia's Attorney General confirmed Monday, dealing a blow to supporters who have mounted a public campaign for his (...)
France is to hold a day of national mourning after Cyclone Chido devastated its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte earlier this month.
French President Emmanuel Macron called for the nationwide remembrance during his visit to the island last week — (...)
New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands to introduce a separate passport for its citizens while allowing them to retain New Zealand citizenship.
Cook Islands, a self-governing Pacific nation, is in "free association" with New (...)
Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea on Sunday in what the military described as a "friendly fire" incident, marking one of the most serious threats to U.S. forces in over a year of operations against Yemen's Houthis.
Both pilots (...)
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 (...)
PORT SUDAN — Sudan's Sovereign Council President Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan received Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Al-Kheraiji in Port Sudan on Sunday.
During the meeting, Al-Kheraiji emphasized the keenness of the Saudi (...)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's political future hangs in the balance after the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), which has supported his government for years, announced it will trigger a no-confidence vote when Parliament reconvenes (...)
RIYADH — The arrested suspect in the deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg had plans to target Saudi ambassador to Germany, according to media reports.
A Saudi source told "Independent Arabia" newspaper that (...)
Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the prestigious Mubarak Al-Kabir Medal during a ceremony held at Bayan Palace on Sunday.
The honor reflects Kuwait's appreciation for Modi's efforts in (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health announced starting punitive measures against five health practitioners in the regions of Riyadh and Eastern Province for violation of professional ethics. They are found committing the violations by misusing social (...)
RIYADH — Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Bar Association Dr. Walid Al-Samaani said that the Ministry of Justice will soon work on a comprehensive review and development of the Saudi legal system. "This is aimed to empower (...)
YANBU — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) Abdulrahman Alfadley inaugurated the Yanbu Grain Handling Terminal at Yanbu Commercial Port on (...)
RIYADH — Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has announced the birth of its 15th Arabian oryx calf since the launch of its rewilding program in late 2022.
The program is as part of the reserve's Integrated Development Management Plan (IDMP), (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Banks Media and Awareness Committee has warned customers against falling in the trap of scammers who impersonate charitable institutions or public figures, seeking financial assistance through social media sites or instant (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif held an official discussion session with Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd bin Yousef Saud Al-Sabah at the ministry's (...)
RIYADH — Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced that visitors to the Riyadh Season 2024 has achieved a significant milestone with a huge draw of over 12 million visitors so (...)
VIENNA — Saudi Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Competitiveness Center (NCC) Majed Al-Qasabi highlighted that the growing global adoption of digitization has transformed trade, making it more efficient, (...)
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces mounting scrutiny as investigators seek to question him over his December 3 declaration of martial law, an ill-fated move that lasted mere hours.
The Corruption Investigation Office for (...)