Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. World 18 Feb, 2025
Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in US during call with Trump Trump's 2017 visit to the kingdom set in motion a yearslong boycott of Qatar by four Arab nations, including the kingdom. World 23 Jan, 2025
Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase Saudi Arabia’s preparation should face some of the same scrutiny in the next decade. Sports 31 Oct, 2023
Sikh separatism has long strained Canada-India ties. Now they're at their lowest point in years Signs of a diplomatic rift emerged at the summit of the Group of 20 leading world economies, hosted by India earlier this month. World 20 Sep, 2023
Officials say Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit over Russia's war in August Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended an Arab League summit in Jeddah in May to press those nations to back Kyiv. World 31 Jul, 2023
Biden begins sensitive Saudi trip with fist bump for crown prince Energy and security interests prompted Biden and his aides to decide not to isolate the Gulf oil giant that has been strengthening ties with Russia and China. World 15 Jul, 2022
US President speaks with Saudi Arabian King before release of Khashoggi report According to the American media, newly appointed President of the United States has talked to the King of Saudi Arabia prior to the release of much-awaited US intelligence report on the killing of an Saudi Arabian journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. World 26 Feb, 2021
Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years DUBAI: One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights activists was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in prison under a vague and broadly worded counterterrorism law. The ruling nearly brings to a close a case that has drawn international... Women 29 Dec, 2020
Some world leaders have big stake in US election JERUSALEM: While the world will be closely watching the US election, some countries will be watching more closely than others. A number of world leaders have a personal stake in the outcome, with their fortunes depending heavily on the success –... Women 22 Oct, 2020
Saudi king's rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman made a rare address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, using the moment to highlight the foundational notions of his regime — his steadfast commitment to the Palestinians, his stature as custodian of... Women 24 Sep, 2020
UN expert accuses White House of 'onslaught' against media GENEVA: The UN special rapporteur on freedom of expression on Monday accused the White House of mounting an “onslaught” against the media and referred to a negative “Trump effect” on global press freedom. In his last official press briefing... Women 14 Jul, 2020
Amid pandemic, oil woes, Saudi Arabia eyes further reforms WASHINGTON: A beleaguered Saudi Arabia is taking modest steps to improve its human rights record as it tries to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and the fallout from plunging oil prices that have rankled the United States and the Trump... Women 02 May, 2020
