US, Turkey, Qatar call for UN rights debate on Syria
The United States, Turkey and Qatar called Friday for an urgent debate on Syria at the UN's top human rights body next week, citing the escalating conflict and the regime's assault on the central town of Qusayr.
Coronavirus takes one more life
Saudi Arabia has announced another death from the SARS-like novel coronavirus (nCoV) in its central Al-Qassim region.
Avoid fixers, middlemen, embassy tells OFWs
Filipinos have been warned against dealing with unauthorized fixers and middlemen pretending to be officials.
KSA sees win-win in solar energy boom
A slide in solar power costs and a surge in oil prices over the last few years has made solar power a win-win strategy for Saudi Arabia.
US, Israel raise hopes for M-E peace restart
The United States and Israel raised hopes Thursday for a restart of the Middle East peace process, despite little tangible progress so far from US Secretary of State John Kerry's two-month-old effort to get Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table.
Sultan of Swing at Saudi Gazette
Legendary Pakistani left arm fast bowler, considered one of the founders and perhaps the finest exponent of reverse swing bowling, was in Saudi Gazette office in Jeddah, Thursday.
Japanese, 80, oldest atop Mt. Everest
An 80-year-old Japanese man who has had four heart operations in recent years became the oldest person to climb to the top of Mount Everest Thursday — although his record may last only a few days.
Prince Mishal orders probe into Khumrah lake pollution
Governor of Jeddah Prince Mishal Bin Majed has directed authorities to write a report about a lake that formed over a month ago in the city’s southern Khumrah neighborhood and send it to him directly.
Activists call on SCTA to protect historical site in Yanbu
A group of archeological activists has called on the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) to preserve and save a historical site in the Yanbu area before it is destroyed.
Educate, track and trail players: Akram
The fixing scandal that has hit the Indian Premier League is quite unfortunate and it shows “there is no limit to greed,” according to Pakistan’s former cricket captain Wasim Akram.
Nibali tightens Giro grip
Italian Vincenzo Nibali took a giant step towards his maiden Giro d’Italia.
In film, audiences and talent shift from cinema to TV
Cinema audiences are migrating to television, followed by Hollywood writers, actors and directors, who look to the small screen as a place for greater artistic freedom and easier financing, say industry figures at the Cannes Film Festival.
Two arrests after UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane
British police arrested two men on a Pakistan International Airlines plane after British fighter jets were scrambled to escort it to a London airport on Friday, officials said.
Saboteurs blow up Yemen oil pipeline
Saboteurs blew up a section of Yemen's main oil pipeline on Friday, partly disrupting output, the defence ministry and a local official said.
Kerry: Israel, Palestinians must take hard decisions
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Friday to take "hard decisions" to revive the Middle East peace process, which has stalled for almost three years.
Canceled tourism project: Libya ordered to pay Kuwait group $1b
Consternation surrounds reports that an arbitration panel in Cairo has ordered Libya to pay nearly a billion dollars to a Kuwaiti company.
A young Israeli suffers in jail for opposing WB occupation
The Israeli military has jailed a young man for six months.
5 dead in Lebanon clash of Syrian rivals
Opponents and supporters of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad traded heavy machine gun fire and mortar shells in the
Syrian refugee influx tax Lebanese economy and nerves
Abu Faruq, a kiosk owner in an upscale Beirut district, does not hide his opinion about the influx of Syrian refugees: "Lebanon is occupied by foreigners," he grumbled. "They're ruining us."
Tunisia making progress against terrorists — PM
Prime Minister Ali Larayedh said Thursday that Tunisia is making progress in its bid to dismantle “terrorist” cells
Chennai team seeks to downplay role of official
The owners of the Chennai Super Kings tried to downplay the role of a prominent cricket official Friday after he was summoned by police in Mumbai for questioning in an ongoing spot-fixing scandal.
Long wait for relatives a month after Bangladesh disaster
Relatives said Friday they were still waiting for news of their missing loved ones, as many gathered to mark one month since Bangladesh's worst industrial tragedy.
Human rights group protests US drone killings
A top human rights organization has criticized the Obama administration’s increasing use of drone aircraft for the targeted killing of terrorism suspects overseas and questioned whether it is legal.
Brutal attack in London heightens terror fears
Two men with butcher knives hacked a soldier to death Wednesday near a London military barracks and one then went on
India PM pledges to clean up defense sector
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged on Thursday to crack down on corruption in the defense sector after a
Chinese PM invites Pakistan’s Sharif to visit
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday invited Pakistan’s incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif to visit Beijing and
Russia wary of deeper nuclear arms cuts
Russia’s top military officer on Thursday voiced skepticism about deeper nuclear arms cuts, saying they should require
Crackdown on unhygienic food outlets intensifies
The Riyadh Municipality continued its inspection campaign ensuring all restaurants and hawkers abide by the rules and regulations for this kind of work.
‘Safe exit’ for Assad proposed
Syria’s outgoing opposition chief published an initiative for his war-torn country Thursday.
The queues in our country
In my opinion, the progress of any country can be judged by its commitment to the rules and regulations.
Justice for children of Saudi women
There have been a number of government decisions that have remained dormant for a long time without being implemented.
Kingdom ‘will not allow harm to citizens abroad’
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Khaled Bin Saud Bin Khalid said the Kingdom does not accept whatsoever that any of its citizens should be harmed or oppressed abroad.
Indian Embassy issues schedule for verification of EC requests
The Embassy of India in Riyadh has announced the schedule for the verification process of Emergency Certificates (ECs) for a second batch of Indians who have applied for the one-time travel pass at
Female nurses refuse to work in male wards
The directorate of health affairs in Al-Ahsa region is investigating the case of 12 Saudi female nurses working in a government hospital who allegedly refused to work in the male wards out of fear
Four killed in Asir accident
Four people, including three members of a family, died in a road accident in Asir on Wednesday evening.
Wake up, Britain
The killing of seven people by a lone gunman in Toulouse last year, the Boston bombing of marathon runners and the murder of a British soldier in southeast London on Wednesday, all send the same
Kick racism out of Saudi Arabia
I am writing with regard to the article “Racism in Saudi society” (May 23).
Get your own house in order
With regard to the article “Sinai under siege” (May 23), I have to ask: Why is it that in almost every opinion article coming from an Arab writer, an accusing finger has to be pointed at Israel,
Overcoming troubles
Everyone must be made aware through as much publicity as possible that if people want to overcome any trouble, e.g. poverty or shortage of water, food, shelter, etc., they must work and help in
ICC withdraws Rauf from Champs Trophy
Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf has been withdrawn from next month’s Champions Trophy tournament in England.
McIlroy’s mixed season continues
Rory McIlroy’s mixed season continued Thursday with a disappointing 2-over par 74 on the first day of the BMW PGA
Rosberg quickest in practice runs
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg posted the fastest time in both practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix Thursday.
James lifts Heat over Pacers
LeBron James drove for a game-winning layup as time expired to give the Miami Heat a thrilling 103-102 overtime win
JRTC-ANTA, RSTP and Elaf Group win ASTEC titles
Team JRTC-ANTA endured a roller-coaster battle before finally sealing the fourth set to win the Category C
Measures suggested for safety
Buoyancy aids, body armor and locator devices were among the recommendations made Wednesday by America’s Cup regatta
Wild card knocks out Querrey
Third-seeded Sam Querrey was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Open de Nice on Thursday, losing to French wild-card entry Edouard Roger-Vasselin 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1.
UN sees weak economic recovery this year
The world economy should start to make a weak recovery this year, but the United Nations said Thursday that Japan faces “risks” with its pump-priming spending and saw no end to Europe’s unemployment
RC invites tender for relocating RAK lines
The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has recently invited contractors to submit bids for the contract to relocate
IMF chief grilled in Paris court over 2007 payout scandal
French prosecutors grilled IMF chief Christine Lagarde in a Paris court on Thursday to decide if she should be charged over a state payout to a disgraced tycoon during her time as finance minister.
18,000 visitors at Saudi hospitality expo
Saudi Food & Hotel and Hospitality Expo 2013 was hailed as a major success as it concluded a four-day run at the
Meat-labeling rules revised by US to satisfy WTO ruling
The US government will require meat packers to explicitly list the origin of beef, pork and chicken sold in US grocery stores, it said on Thursday, a regulation intended to resolve years of disputes
Nissan says to recall 841,000 cars over steering glitch
Japan’s No. 2 carmaker Nissan said Thursday it would recall some 841,000 compact cars worldwide due to a steering wheel problem.
‘Silver’ reveals identity, receives mixed reactions
The man who gave voice to the popular screen character “Silver,” has finally revealed his identity.
Piolo willing to reunite with Judai
Piolo Pascual would be happy to do a reunion project with Judy Ann (Judai) Santos.
Iranian filmmaker makes it to Cannes amid secrecy
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, jailed in 2010 for anti-regime propaganda, told the Cannes Film Festival on Friday
