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 »
Tag Archives: USA
Takata sued over faulty air bags
NEW YORK: Takata Corp, the Japanese company whose potentially defective airbags have led to the recall of millions of vehicles, was sued on Monday by consumers who claimed Takata and several car manufacturers defrauded them by concealing crucial information. The
U.S. flight delayed after ‘Al-Quida Free Terror’ WiFi hotspot found
A plane passenger’s shock discovery of an oddly-named WiFi hotspot on her phone’s list of available networks led to an American Airline’s flight being delayed on Sunday. The hotspot in question was named WiFi hotspot named “Al-Quida Free Terror Nettwork
U.S. cigarette maker to ban workplace smoking
Camel cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc. is snuffing out smoking in its offices and buildings. The nation’s second-biggest tobacco company informed employees Wednesday that beginning next year, the use of traditional cigarettes, cigars or pipes will no longer be permitted
Swift goes pop for giant release
NEW YORK: Moving more decisively away from her country roots, Taylor Swift on Monday released a danceable pop album that the beleaguered record industry hopes will be the year’s top-seller. Called “1989,” the year the soon-to-be 25-year-old US music phenomenon
Beyonce to launch athletic wear
NEW YORK: Want a body like Beyonce’s? Now you can buy clothes she’s designed for exercising. The 33-year-old singer announced Monday that she is merging with British retailer Topshop to launch the company, Parkwood TopShop Athletic Ltd. It is a
ISIS propaganda video places John Cantlie in Kobane
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group released a video Monday showing a British hostage apparently in Kobane, in a bid to disprove that it was losing the battle for the disputed Syrian border town. The video,
U.S. urges coalition to wage online battle against ISIS
Washington called Monday for the battle against the Islamic State group to be taken to the Internet, as coalition partners vowed to step up efforts to counter the jihadists’ online propaganda. Retired U.S. general John Allen told participants at the
U.S. blasts Israeli settlements as ‘illegitimate’
The United States Monday blasted Israel for pledging to build 1,000 more settler homes in Arab east Jerusalem, saying any such move would be “incompatible” with peace efforts. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Washington was “deeply concerned” by the
ISIS fight now costing U.S. $8.3 million per day: Pentagon
The Pentagon said in updated figures on Monday the average daily cost of the fight against Islamic State militants has risen to $8.3 million, or a total of $580 million between Aug. 8 and Oct. 16. The new average reflects
General John Allen sees FSA role in political, not military solution
The United States does not expect Syrian rebels it plans to train to fight Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants to also take on President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, but sees them as a crucial part of a political
Irish gloom girls among highlights at CMJ
NEW YORK: More than 1,300 musicians descended on New York for the annual CMJ Music Marathon, which provides a stage to emerging artists vying for greater recognition in the industry. While the number of music festivals has soared in recent
Horror film Annabelle tops global box office
LOS ANGELES: Horror flick “Annabelle” has topped the international box office charts with a collection of $200 million. The film, which opened in the US and Canada the first weekend of October, has collected $206.2 million worldwide. The grossings outside
It’s Mindy, not Malala! Comedian mistaken for Nobel Prize winner
Though her fans may think she’s worthy of many awards, U.S. comedian Mindy Kailing is yet to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. That’s what one man has hopefully learned by now, after mistaking Kailing for 17-year-old Peace Prize winner Malala
U.S. condemns Iran’s execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari
The United States condemned Iran’s execution of a woman convicted of murdering a man who attempted to rape her, a U.S. State Department statement said. “We condemn this morning’s execution in Iran of Reyhaneh Jabbari, an Iranian woman convicted of
Two dead in US school shooting after online warnings
LOS ANGELES: A US student who had issued chilling warnings on Twitter opened fire in a school cafeteria on Friday, killing at least one person and critically injuring three before taking his own life. Terrified classmates dived for cover as
Zellweger ‘new face’ highlights Hollywood’s ageing taboo
LOS ANGELES: The storm over Renee Zellweger’s new-look face has thrown the spotlight on one of Hollywood’s eternal questions: how do you grow old in Tinseltown? The “Bridget Jones” star, who won a best supporting actress Oscar in 2004 for
Bloggers inspire Kim’s new line
LOS ANGELES: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian says she took inspiration from the Internet while designing her latest collection. The 34-year-old, who is launching her third Kardashian Kollection for high-street retailer Lipsy, with her sisters Khloe and Kourtney, enjoys “investigating”
U.S. seeking to confirm if ISIS used chlorine gas
The United States is looking into more information about reports that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has used chlorine gas against Iraqi security forces last month, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday. Speaking to reporters after
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