10 more arrested for links to Iran spy ring
Ten more suspects have been detained in a spying case that the Ministry of Interior said in March was linked to Iran.
Iran wants in on Syria peace conference
Iran said Tuesday it is willing to attend an upcoming peace conference on Syria, arguing all influential parties must be included in the process for it to be a success.
Israel denies claim Syria destroyed vehicle in Golan
Syria's army has destroyed an Israeli military vehicle that it said had crossed the sensitive ceasefire line in the Golan Heights, the military declared on Tuesday in a televised statement.
US appeals court rules Bin Laden death photos can stay secret
A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the US government had properly classified more than 50 images of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden taken after his death, and that the government did not need to release them.
Kerry visits Oman for arms deal, talks on Syria, Mideast
US Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Oman on Tuesday for Raytheon Co's signing of an estimated $2.1 billion arms deal and to consult on Syria and Iran, US officials said.
Obama mourns victims of huge tornado
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday bemoaned the empty spaces where homes and schools once stood as he vowed to stand with people of Oklahoma, where lives were sliced apart by a huge tornado.
Confusion, panic grip expats
Confusion, miscommunication and procedural bottlenecks have led to panic among many undocumented workers as the grace period to rectify their status nears end.
India eyes 100,000 Saudis a year
India, with its vast tourism potential, is looking toward Saudi Arabia to draw its huge number of affluent vacationers and tourists for all seasons of the year, said Parvez Dewan, Secretary of India’s Ministry of Tourism.
Israel excavates near Al-Aqsa Complex
Israeli authorities on Monday began excavation near Al-Aqsa Mosque Complex and canceled a visit by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) which was supposed to inspect preservation work in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Khaled Al-Faisal receives German Ambassador
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah Region, received Dieter Walter Haller, German Ambassador to the Kingdom, at his office in Jeddah, Monday.
Cabinet lauds UN criticism of escalating Syria violence
The Council of Ministers Monday welcomed the UN General Assembly’s approval of an Arab resolution condemning the escalation of violence and killings in Syria.
Huge tornado levels Oklahoma town, kills 24
A massive tornado spanning a half-mile (800 meters) and clocking winds up to 200 mph (320 kph) devastated a town outside Oklahoma City, killing at least 24 people, including at least seven children, the state medical examiner's office said Monday. Rescuers continued to search the rubble for survivors.
Philippines boosts military to resist 'bullies'
MANILA — Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday announced a $1.8-billion military upgrade to help defend his country's maritime territory against "bullies,"
Saudi debates access to stadiums for women
Saudi Arabia is debating whether to allow access to women in sports stadiums after an official backed the idea, triggering a storm in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom where female sports are
KSA wants coronavirus discussed in WHO session
The Kingdom Monday started its participation in the 62nd session World Health Organization General Assembly in Geneva that will continue until May 28.
Lecture discusses ways to combat Alzheimer's
Ways and means to combat Alzheimer's were discussed at a lecture here organized by the Makkah-based Alzheimer's Charitable Society.
Female teachers: Les Miserables
There are substitute women teachers who have been contracted by the Ministry of Education under temporary contracts with low salaries.
The glass is half empty
Whenever a ministry or government department makes an inspection campaign, it will immediately discover that 50 percent of the business is not alright.
Five Yemenis executed in Jazan for murder and robbery
Interior Ministry issued Tuesday a statement that it executed five Yemeni men in Jazan for committing crimes in several regions, breaking into many stores, and killing a Saudi man, Al-Madinah daily
Taiwanese officials visit Saudi Gazette
Somayya Jabarati, Saudi Gazette’s Deputy Editor-in-Chief, holds talks with Taiwan’s Director General Wu, Ching-Chung
Egypt working to free captured security personnel: PM
Egypt was exerting "intense efforts" on Tuesday to secure the release of seven security personnel captured in the Sinai, the prime minister said, as witnesses spoke of increased military movements
SARS-like virus victim dies in Tunisia
A man traveling from Saudi Arabia who was infected with the SARS-like coronavirus has died in Tunisia, the health authorities said on Tuesday.
Turkey charges prime suspect in car bombings: report
Turkish authorities on Tuesday charged the prime suspect in the twin car bombings that left 51 people dead in a town near the Syrian border, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported.
Is banking a favor or a service?
While most of the well-known banks in the city of Riyadh provide admirable customer service, a certain bank in one of its heavily patronized branches has resorted to restricting the number of
Should women be allowed to drive?
I am writing with regard to the article "Will society allow women to drive?" (May 20).
SEC request is not so strange
With regard to the report "A strange request from SEC" (May 20), the request of the SEC chairman to regulate the time when people use electricity is not as strange as it seems to be.
KSA has a great hospital system
I am writing with regard to the article "More investment in health sector needed" (May 19).
Anti-Muslim sentiment on the rise: US
The United States on Monday denounced what it called a spike in anti-Islamic sentiment in Europe and Asia, pointing to restrictions and violence against Muslims.
Hezbollah sends new fighters to bloody Syria battle
Dozens of people, mostly combatants, have been killed in ongoing battles for the Syrian town of Qusayr, a watchdog said Tuesday, as Hezbollah sent new elite fighters to the rebel stronghold.
Death toll in Turkish balloon crash reaches 3
Officials say another Brazilian tourist has died of wounds sustained after a hot air balloon crashed to the ground, raising the number of tourists killed to 3.
Syria, Israel exchange fire over border
Israeli troops shot at a target across the Syrian frontier on Tuesday in response to gunfire that struck its forces in the Golan Heights, the Israeli military said.
Wave of attacks kills 87 in Iraq
A string of car bombs and shootings tore through Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, killing at least 87 people
Indian bowlers bail rejected as police arrests actor
Three Indian cricket players were refused bail on Tuesday after they appeared in court on spotfixing charges as police announced the arrest of a Bollywood actor over the scandal.
US scientist's family walks out of Singapore inquest
The family of a US scientist found hanged last year in Singapore walked out of a coroner's inquiry into his death Tuesday, saying they had "lost faith" in the proceedings.
Taipei releases satellite record, refuting Manila's claim
Taiwan on Tuesday released a satellite record of the route of a fishing boat fired on by Philippine coastguards, flatly rejecting Manila's allegations that the boat intruded into Philippine waters.
Imran Khan to leave hospital
Pakistani politician Imran Khan is to leave hospital on Wednesday, his party and medics said Tuesday, two weeks after breaking bones in his back in a fall at an election rally.
Bangladeshi, South Korean climbers die on Everest
A climber from Bangladesh and another from South Korea have died on Mount Everest as hundreds flock to the world's highest peak during good weather, Nepalese tourism officials said Tuesday.
Russia says two rebels killed in North Caucasus
Russian security forces killed two suspected militants in the North Caucasus during a night-time sweep in the region plagued by an Islamist insurgency, investigators said on Tuesday.
Obama to take first major Africa trip in late June
President Barack Obama will leave on a first African tour next month, visiting Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa, but his itinerary released on Monday bypasses Kenya, an ancestral homeland.
‘Incredible India’ in Arab garb
India, with its vast tourism potential, is looking toward Saudi Arabia to draw its huge number of affluent vacationers and tourists for all seasons of the year, said Parvez Dewan, Secretary of
Mourinho and Real part ways
Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have agreed the Portuguese coach will leave the La Liga club at the end of the season,
I can only play for Barca, says Messi
Argentine football star Lionel Messi said Monday he could not play for any team other than Barcelona.
Zhang wins worlds for hat trick
Zhang Jike sealed a remarkable hat trick of major titles when he beat fellow Chinese Wang Hao 4-2.
Spurs thump Grizzlies in opener
The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday’s
Bae wins first Tour title at Nelson
South Korean Bae Sang-moon made a fast start, then overcame strong winds and a mid-round wobble to clinch his maiden
Phillies rally to stun Reds
Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth innings Sunday,
Al-Khalifa qualifies for World Cup
Kingdom Equestrian Team rider Suliman Al-Khalifa celebrates his second place finish in the International Endurance
Lebanese farmland firm to invest up to $800 million in Sudan
Lebanese farmland investor GLB Invest plans to invest up to $800 million in Sudan to produce animal feed to be sold to Saudi Arabia, its president said on Tuesday.
Namibia finds oil for first time
The Namibian government and a Brazilian energy firm on Tuesday announced the first discovery of oil off the coast of Namibia, although not in commercial volumes.
Arab Energy Efficiency Day: Need to raise public awareness
The Arab world is celebrating Arab Energy Efficiency Day today. The Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity has set aside May 21 each year as the day for the Arab world to raise awareness about
Bechtel to assist in building work force at Jubail RC
Prince Saud Bin Abdullah Bin Thunayan Al Saud, Chairman of Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, received Rilly P. Bechtel, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Bechtel Group, Inc.
Digital financial reporting through XBRL is the future
Digital Financial Reporting through XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) will be the tool with which finance executives worldwide would be doing their daily reporting in future.
Schneider Electric strives towards a greener Kingdom
Schneider Electric, a global enterprise in the field of energy management, unveiled their plans for a more eco-friendly Kingdom at a press conference at their Xperience Efficiency event on Monday.
Taylor Swift wins big at Billboard Music Awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
2 donkeys suspected in mauling death in Hungary
Hungarian police say they are investigating an incident in which an elderly man may have been mauled to death by two donkeys.
Saudi officer imposes fine on cafeteria owned by mother
Head of Saudi municipality services Jamal Al Enezi has been praised for carrying out his duties seriously without family considerations.
Don’t wear socks, hot Pakistanis told amid power crisis
Pakistan has told civil servants not to wear socks as the country turns off air-conditioners amid a chronic power crisis and soaring temperatures.
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago’s Navy Pier rode the tourist spot’s Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
