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 »
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After Paris attacks, Hollywood tones down glitz
In the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris, the entertainment world is toning down the glitz and scaling back on some of its most anticipated red carpet celebrations. On Sunday, Lionsgate said the Monday premiere of “The Hunger Games:
American Airlines delays Paris flights after attacks
American Airlines Group, the world’s biggest carrier by passenger traffic, said on Friday it was delaying flights to Paris in response to the explosions and shooting attacks there, even though French airports remained open. “Currently Charles de Gaulle International Airport
‘Eagles Of Death Metal’ band reported safe amid Paris attacks
The members of an American rock band whose concert was among the Paris targets attacked in a wave of bombings and shootings appear to be safe, media reported on Saturday. were playing at the French capital’s Bataclan concert hall, where
‘Nice guy’ Trump defies protests to host SNL
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump hosted the sketch-comedy show “Saturday Night Live,” defying protesters to make the highly anticipated but controversial primetime television appearance. Wearing a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, Trump stepped on stage to cheers and
Apple defeats U.S. class action lawsuit over bag searches
Apple Inc defeated a U.S. class action lawsuit brought by Apple retail workers over bag search practices at the company’s California brick and mortar outlets, according to a court ruling on Saturday. The decision, from U.S. District Judge William Alsup
Bieber yet to listen to ex-girlfriend’s album
Justin Bieber, not generally known for his reticence, says he can’t bring himself to listen to the new album by former girlfriend Selena Gomez. Gomez last month topped the charts with “Revival,” whose lead single “Good For You” boasts of
Pitching for better youth engagement in policy-decisions
The United Nations in New York is the official headquarters to over 193 countries which discuss everything from diplomacy and security, to equal rights and environmental awareness. It is also where world leaders from kings, presidents and prime ministers gather
Perry highest music earner of the year
She didn’t make as many headlines, nor sell as many albums, but Katy Perry handily beat Taylor Swift to become the highest-earning woman in music this year, according to Forbes. Perry, 31, earned $135 million in the past 12 months,
US teens spend an average of 9 hours a day with media
US teenagers spend nearly nine hours a day absorbing media and despite all the new options, music and television remain the favorites. Common Sense Media released an exhaustive survey Tuesday outlining how young people spend screen time. One concern: the
Apple TV brings iPhone-like apps to the big screen
It turns out that Apple’s streaming-TV box — aptly named Apple TV — isn’t just for streaming anymore. Its latest incarnation, which ships this week, offers on the big screen just about anything you could previously only do on an
Billionaire donor backs Rubio for US president
One of the wealthiest and most influential Republican donors is throwing his support behind the presidential campaign of US Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, the New York Times reported on Friday. Billionaire New York investor Paul Singer sent a letter
NBC locks up Adele for 4 performances
NBC is booking Adele, pretty much everywhere they can get her. The network has said that the singer will tape a concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall in November, to be shown in a one-hour prime-time special on
Delta abandons its route from Atlanta to Dubai
The latest salvo in the battle between US and Middle East airlines features Delta Air Lines abandoning its route from Atlanta to Dubai. Delta has led the charge with American and United airlines in accusing three rival airlines in the
U.N. seeks to revive Israeli-Palestinian talks
A draft U.N. resolution aimed at reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks calls for a freeze on Jewish settlements and halting moves to prosecute Israel at the International Criminal Court. The text drafted by New Zealand has been circulated to the 15
Witherspoon and Copeland among top glamorous women
Reese Witherspoon, Misty Copeland, Caitlyn Jenner, and five women touched by the South Carolina church massacre and lauded in the aftermath as “The Peacemakers of Charleston” are among this year’s honorees as Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year. Victoria Beckham,
13.5m Syrians need aid, protection: UN
The UN is estimating that 13.5 million people in Syria are now in need of humanitarian assistance and some form of protection, including more than six million children. UN humanitarian chief Stephen O’Brien told the UN Security Council on Tuesday
Adele’s ‘Hello’ video smashes Vevo record with 27m views
Adele’s first music video in four years smashed records at entertainment platform Vevo.com, delivering more than 27 million views in the first 24 hours after its release last week. Vevo said that the British singer’s “Hello” video, which debuted exclusively
Waters fears Clinton to drop nuclear bomb
Outspoken rock legend Roger Waters has voiced concern that Hillary Clinton is too hawkish, quipping that she might use nuclear weapons if elected president. Waters, the former Pink Floyd member best known for the classic album “The Wall,” said he
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