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 »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Category Archives: Americas
Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus sales seen getting China boost
The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus hit stores around the world on Friday, at the start of what is expected to be a record weekend for sales of Apple Inc’s marquee product. Eager buyers — joined by at least one
Amazon launches video services in Japan
US online giant Amazon said it was launching its streaming video service in Japan along with its Fire TV devices. “Prime members in Japan now have unlimited 24/7 streaming of thousands of US and Japanese movies, TV shows, anime, music
US regulators probe Google’s Android
US regulators are launching an anti-competition probe into Google’s Android operating system, the software that runs most of the world’s smartphones, Bloomberg News said. The Federal Trade Commission has agreed with the US Justice Department that it will lead the
Shaker Aamer, last UK resident in Guantanamo to be released
Britain says the U.S. government has decided to release Shaker Aamer, the last U.K. resident imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay. The Foreign Office says President Barack Obama has told Congress of his decision, and Amer will be returned to Britain once
‘Pan’ director defends whitewashing of Tiger Lily
Tiger Lily may not be played by a Native American actress in a new movie version of the Peter Pan story, but her tough, all-action character is an inspiration to girls, the movie’s director said on Thursday. Joe Wright’s controversial
U.S. says it won’t negotiate on Russia’s Syria proposal
Diplomats said on Thursday the United States has refused to negotiate over a draft statement that Russia had hoped the U.N. Security Council would approve to bolster its position on Syria ahead of a major gathering of world leaders. A
White House expresses condolences over ‘heartbreaking’ hajj stampede
The White House on Thursday offered condolences after a “heartbreaking” stampede in Saudi Arabia that left more than 700 Muslim pilgrims dead. “The United States expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the hundreds of Hajj pilgrims killed and
Russia plans med drills, denies planning strike on ISIS
The Russian defense ministry on Thursday said it was conducting drills involving a guided missile cruiser in the eastern Mediterranean, which could be near the Syrian coast. Russia recently has ferried weapons, troops and supplies to an airport near the
Putin plans air strikes in Syria if no U.S. deal reached
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for unilateral air strikes against ISIS in Syria if the United States rejects his proposal to join forces, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Russia has increased its military
Cast of Jolie’s Cambodia-set movie to be entirely local
Angelina Jolie has been in scouting locations in Cambodia for her next film, “First They Killed My Father,” which she is casting entirely with local talent. In a statement to The Associated Press, Jolie said she has spent the last
With iPhone launch, Apple eyes better customer connection
It’s not just another iPhone launch. This time, Apple is pushing not only a new device, but what it says is a new relationship with its customers. By offering for the first time monthly installment payments on direct sales and
Fed delay could spur more debt issues to fund share buybacks
A record year for debt-funded stock buybacks may soon become even more rewarding for shareholders. The US Federal Reserve’s decision to delay raising interest rates for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis will likely encourage companies to take
#Dieselgate: Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn quits over scandal
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned on Wednesday, taking responsibility for the German carmaker’s rigging of US emissions tests in the biggest scandal in its 78-year history. “Volkswagen needs a fresh start — also in terms of personnel. I am clearing
Kerry: Russian support for Assad risks confrontation
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday Russia’s military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could raise the risk of confrontation with coalition forces fighting ISIS there. In an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa, Kerry said he
U.S. envoy for anti-ISIS coalition Allen to step down
The U.S. special envoy for countering the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group, retired General John Allen, plans to step down for personal reasons, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. Allen, a retired U.S. Marine four star
Did Janet Jackson embrace Islam?
Janet Jackson, renowned US music star and sister of the late “king of pop” Michael Jackson, seems to be toning down her raunchy act according to international media reports amid claims that she has converted to Islam. Alarabiya reported that
Progress on cutting fossil fuel subsidies ‘alarmingly slow’: OECD
Major nations are “alarmingly slow” in keeping pledges to cut fossil fuel subsidies despite signs of a decline in support worth up to $200 billion a year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said. Reductions in damaging subsidies
Russia deploys 28 combat planes in Syria
Russia has deployed 28 combat planes in Syria, U.S. officials said on Monday, confirming the latest move in Moscow’s increasing military presence in the war-torn nation. Washington in recent weeks has expressed growing concern over Russia’s moves to support Syrian
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