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.
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Biden admin seeks emergency agency support about child migrant surge
Biden’s administration enlists FEMA to support effort to temporarily house thousands of children who crossed the US-Mexico border alone.
Vaccine passports role in the pandemic
Several countries are rolling out vaccine passports for those inoculated against the coronavirus, despite concerns over the schemes.
Afghan Taliban shows concerns over US proposal
Afghan Taliban spokesman says United States idea of interim government will not solve Afghanistan’s problems.
Before ICJ hearing, Kenya-Somalia maritime boundary dispute fact
International Court of Justice in The Hague is scheduled to start hearing the case between the neighbours on Monday.
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…
Britain and EU come face to face over vaccines
Senior EU diplomat in London was summoned to the British foreign ministry as the two sides traded barbs over COVID-19…
Mexico worries over new US asylum policies
Mexico’s is worried the new US administration’s asylum policies are stoking illegal immigration and creating business for organized crime.
Britain to return politician’s stolen assets to Nigeria
UK and Nigeria signed a deal to return to the latter $5.84m recovered from a former state governor who was…
Reports says France concealed impact of Polynesia nuclear tests
Investigation says almost ‘entire population’ of the territory infected by tests carried out from 1966 to 1996.
Former football goalkeeper seeks to save Peru
George Forsyth, whose mother a former Miss Chile and father is Peru’s ambassador to Japan, is among front-runners for the…
UEFA Champions League suspends Romanian referee
UEFA suspended a Romanian football referee until the end of the current season for “inappropriate behaviour” in a match last…
Royal Family silent over Meghan’s claim of racist remark
The British monarchy wrestled to formulate a response to Meghan and Prince Harry who accused a family member of making…
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.
Reports says Germany is main target for Russian disinformation
Germany is top target of Russian disinformation campaigns in EU, as ties between Moscow and the West hit new lows.
Lawmakers file a motion to interrogate Kuwait PM
Two Lawmakers file a motion to interrogate PM a week after new government formation, Sabah Al Khaled’s government resigned earlier.
Tax experts say some Americans could receive $1,400 stimulus cheques
Some Americans could receive $1,400 stimulus cheques as early as this week, but changes to the child tax credit present…
World third richest woman marries chemistry teacher
World third richest woman MacKenzie Scott, author and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has married a Seattle science…
Honduran president denies allegation while trial says he accepted bribes
The trial of an alleged Honduran drug-trafficker, whose case implicates Honduran President and other high-ranking officials.
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…
Why Morocco cuts ties with German?
Morocco has suspended diplomatic ties with the German embassy and German cultural organisations, prompting tit-for-tat moves.
Prince Harry’s wife accuses Buckingham Palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’
Meghan accused Buckingham Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” about them, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their…