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Saudi Arabia restores full ties with Thailand after diamond dispute
Dubai: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ordered the restoration of full diplomatic ties with Thailand and said the countries agreed to trade ambassadors, closing the chapter on three decades of mistrust and hostility…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Iraq sign deal to link power grids
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Iraq has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to link the power grids of the two countries. The deal was inked by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud…
- Middle East
Saudi-led airstrikes hit military camp in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital
Sanaa: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has launched multiple airstrikes on a military camp controlled by the Houthi militia in the Yemeni capital, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. On Tuesday midnight, it was…
- Middle East
Attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia represent escalation of Yemen conflict: US State Dept
Washington : The recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia by the Houthis as well as retaliation airstrikes in Yemen escalate the ongoing conflict and exacerbate the humanitarian…
- Middle East
Sudan condemns Houthi’s attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia
Khartoum: Sudan has condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi group against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.“Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns, in the strongest terms, the attacks committed by…
- Middle East
Chinese influence growing in the Middle East: Report
Beijing: China has started to increase its footprint in the Middle East by helping the countries in the region in their weaponisation program. The Americans are worried that their attempts to restrain…
- Middle East
Thai PM to visit Saudi Arabia amid push to repair relations
Bangkok: Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia this week, the first by a Thai head of government since relations between the two nations were soured…
- Middle East
UN Chief condemns Saudi-led deadly airstrikes in Yemen’s Saada city
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition against a detention centre in Yemen’s Saada city, said his spokesman. Initial reports indicate at least 60 deaths and over 100…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to develop hydrogen fuel cell-based transport
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia signed eight Memoranda of Understanding on Thursday with a number of entities for implementing pilot projects for hydrogen fuel cell based cars, buses and trains, transportation applications and sustainable…
- Middle East
Uyghurs detained in Saudi Arabia fear deportation to China: Report
Washington: Two Uyghur men, detained in Saudi Arabia, face the prospect of being sent back to China while a human rights organization is working to stop that possibility, a media report said.…
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Netizen says ‘acting is haram’; Ali Fazal responds
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Ali Fazal recently wrapped up the shoot for his latest Hollywood movie “Kandahar”. He was shooting for the action-thriller in Saudi Arabia. Post the shoot wrap, Fazal went for…
- Middle East
S. Korea gets ready for Saudi Arabia’s nuclear power project
Seoul: The South Korean government has completed preparations for Saudi Arabia to resume its procedure for a nuclear power project, a Seoul minister said on Wednesday. Moon Sung-wook, South Korea’s minister of trade,…
- Middle East
S.Korea, Saudi Arabia agree to jointly develop hydrogen economy
Riyadh: South Korean President Moon Jae-in held talks with Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday and agreed to work together in areas related to the hydrogen economy.After…
- Middle East
Iran says ready to reopen embassy in Saudi Arabia
Tehran: Iran is ready to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Addressing reporters here on Monday, the spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said the decision still depends on the…
- Middle East
Iran ready to reopen embassy in Saudi Arabia
Tehran: Iran is ready to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Addressing reporters here on Monday, the spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said the decision still depends on the Saudi…
