No military solution to the conflict, Blinken told UN’s Yemen envoy
US secretary of state told special envoy that Washington plans to “reinvigorate diplomatic efforts” to end the war in Yemen.
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COVID hospital deaths scandal leads to protests in Jordan
Protests erupted across many of Jordan’s cities, Demonstrators call for an end to draconian emergency laws.
Corruption crackdown continues in KSA as it arrests hundreds
Saudi Arabia arrested at least 241 people in raids carried out last month, including employees from several ministries.
Afghan Taliban shows concerns over US proposal
Afghan Taliban spokesman says United States idea of interim government will not solve Afghanistan’s problems.
New Kafala system rejoice expats
According to new Kafala system expats in Saudi Arabia can now enter and exit Kingdom without the need for an…
Thai PM picks Sanitizer to dodge tough questions
Angry Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has sprayed reporters with hand sanitiser to duck tricky questions.
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since pandemic
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since COVID pandemic began while US crude was its highest in two…
Dutch govt postpone Qatar trade mission over living conditions
Dutch government postponed a trade mission to Qatar this month, citing concern over living conditions of migrant workers.
WhatsApp divorce acceptable, Saudi top Islamic body says
A prominent Saudi Muslim cleric has said that divorce alerts made via WhastApp, or short text messages, comply with the…
KSA offer amnesty for business licensing fraud offenders
Saudi Arabia offered a grace period to the offenders of the anti-business licensing fraud regime, to legalise their status, until…
World powers and Iran might go for talks over nuclear deal
Next three months will be vital for keeping Iran 2015 nuclear deal with world powers alive, Analysts says.
Cow Science exam postponed in India amid ‘controversy over syllabus’
India’s nationwide cow science exam postponed indefinitely after allegations of fake claims and pseudoscience.
Defrocked American priest on trial for sex abuse in Timor Leste
The trial of a defrocked priest charged with sexually abusing young girls at his shelter for orphans and children from…
Nepal top court reverses PM decision
Nepal’s top court ordered reinstatement of parliament, dealing a blow to PM two months after he dissolved house.
EU FMs agrees to impose sanctions on Russia, Myanmar
EU foreign ministers agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia and Myanmar also expected to discuss efforts to save 2015…
Amazon appeal get response as Indian SC halts Mukesh Ambani retail deal
Top Indian court verdict is a win for Amazon which says Future Group’s sale to Ambani’s Reliance Industries violates its…
Latest biometric technology installed at Dubai to ensure contactless journey
Dubai installed biometric tech to ensure contactless journey which is mix of facial and iris recognition passengers can check in…
Turkey investigates lawmaker over militant links
Turkish authorities are investigating a lawmaker from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) over suspected militant links.
Australia pledges vaccine campaign publicity, not advertise on Facebook
Australia’s government pledged a publicity campaign for its rollout of COVID-19 vaccine but not in Facebook advertisements.
KSA to localise military industry
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is planning to invest over $20 billions in the sector over next decade, official says.
Painful personal sanctions can free Navalny, ally says
EU foreign ministers expected to agree on Monday to impose sanctions on allies of Russian President in response to the…
Scott Morrison to push ahead with news law amid Facebook blackout fury
Canada,United States,Britain and India back Australia as analysts warn platform’s hardball tactics could backfire.